Conservative MPs to hold press conference

Conservative Shadow Minister for Innovation, Science and Industry Rick Perkins (South Shore–St. Margaret’s, N.S.) and MP Rob Morrison (Kootenay—Columbia, B.C.) will hold a press conference on the attempted hostile takeover of Teck Resources by a foreign company. Contact Sebastian.Skamski@parl.gc.ca.

Minister Sohi to attend Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference

At the conclusion of the Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference, co-chairs Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi (Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta.) and British Columbia’s Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, Michelle Mungall, will hold a press conference. This event will take place at the St. Eugene Golf Resort, 7777 Mission Rd. Call 343-292-6100.

Investment at Canadian Rockies International Airport

Conservative MP David Wilks (Kootenay-Columbia, B.C.) will be joined by Mr. Lee Pratt, Mayor of Cranbrook, to announce Government of Canada support to the Canadian Rockies International Airport. The event will be held at Canadian Rockies International Airport. Call 613-991-0700.

High-Speed Internet coming to the Kootenays

Industry Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) and Conservative MP David Wilks (Kootenay-Columbia, B.C.) will be in Cranbrook to make an announcement about high-speed Internet in the region. The event will be held at the Regional District East Kootenay, 19 24th Avenue South. Call 343-291-2500.

Minister Moore to speak at special luncheon

Industry Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.) will be the keynote speaker at a special Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Minister Moore will provide an update on Canada’s economy and the government’s commitment to connecting some additional 280,000 Canadian households in rural and remote regions to high-speed Internet access. The event will be held at Heritage … Read more

MP Wilks to make an announcement

On behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.), Conservative MP David Wilks (Kootenay-Columbia, B.C.) will make an announcement to benefit skills training in the region. This event will take place at Entrance Hall College of the Rockies, 2700 College Way. Call 604-314-9504.

Minister Bergen will make a funding announcement

Minister of State (Social Development) Candice Bergen (Portage-Lisgar, Man.) will announce Government of Canada support to help residents with disabilities find jobs. The event will be held at Cranbrook Service Canada Centre, 1113 Baker Street, 2nd Floor. Call 819-994-5559.

Trudeau will be in Cranbrook, B.C.

Liberal Party Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) will attend a meet and greet in Cranbrook, B.C. The event will be held at Rotary Park. Call 613-947-5100.

MP Wilks to announce government support for the Canadian Rockies International Airport

On behalf of Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.), Conservative MP David Wilks (Kootenay-Columbia, B.C.) will be joined by Wayne Stetski, mayor of Cranbrook, to announce Government of Canada support for the Canadian Rockies International Airport. The event will be held at the Canadian Rockies International Airport, 1-9370 Airport Access Road. Call 613-993-0055.