Media Advisories

March 22, 2012

Harper Government to Announce Support for Training in Oil and Gas Sector

Fort St. John, British Columbia - On Friday, March 23, MP Bob Zimmer, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, will make a funding announcement that will strengthen training and work opportunities in the oil and gas sector.

Date: March 23, 2012

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Location:

Jim Kassen Industry Training Centre/Oil and Gas Centre of Excellence
Northern Lights College – Main Lobby
Fort St.John Campus
9820-120 Avenue
Fort St. John, British Columbia.

For more information:

Jaime Burke
Regional Communications Manager
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Telephone: 604-666-1318

Brad Lyon
Executive Director, Communications and Community Relations
Northern Lights College
Fort St. John, British Columbia
Telephone: 250-784-7589
Cell: 250-219-3073
Email: blyon@nlc.bc.ca

WD Toll-Free Number:1-888-338-WEST (9378)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-877-303-3388
WD Website: www.wd-deo.gc.ca.
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