For immediate release
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of State and Chief Government Whip and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, on behalf of the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, will be joined by Lawrence Chernoff, Mayor of the City of Castlegar, to announce Government of Canada support for the West Kootenay Regional Airport.
Minister Duncan and Mr. Chernoff will be available for a photo opportunity and to answer questions from the media following the announcement.
Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local. note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.
West Kootenay Regional Airport
Highway 3/3A Castlegar, BC
V1N 4M5
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FOR INFORMATION (media only):
Ashley Kelahear
Senior Communications Advisor
Office of the Honourable Lisa Raitt
Minister of Transport, Ottawa
613-991-0700
Media Relations Office
Transport Canada
613-993-0055
