Media Advisory - Minister O'Regan to visit Lac La Ronge and Saskatoon to make announcements regarding health and airport infrastructure

SASKATOON, Feb. 13, 2019 /CNW/ - Please be advised that the Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Indigenous Services, will be in Lac La Ronge and Saskatoon on Thursday, and will participate in two announcements.

In the morning, Minister O'Regan will visit Lac La Ronge Indian Band and make an announcement to support the construction of a health and wellness facility. He will also view upgrades made to the Lac La Ronge airport.

In the afternoon, Minister O'Regan will be in Saskatoon to make an important announcement about the airport at Fond-du-Lac Dene Nation, on behalf of the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport.

Minister O'Regan will be available after each event to respond to questions from the media.

Minister O'Regan to view upgrades at Lac La Ronge airport from Transport Canada funding
Date:  Thursday, February 14, 2019
Time: 10:30 AM (CT)
Where:
Lac La Ronge Airport
Hwy 102
La Ronge, SK S0J 1L0

Lac La Ronge Health and Wellness Facility Announcement
Date:  Thursday, February 14, 2019
Time: 11:00 AM (CT)
Where: 
Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre 
Far Reserve Rd
La Ronge, Saskatchewan
S0J 1L0

Fond-du-Lac Airport Announcement
Date:  Thursday, February 14, 2019
Time: 14:30 PM (CT)
Where:
Saskatoon International Airport
Main Floor Atrium
2625 Airport Dr.
Saskatoon, SK S7L 7L1

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For more information (media only): Rachel Rappaport, Press Secretary, Office of the Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Indigenous Services, 819-934-2796; Delphine Denis, Press Secretary, Office of the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, 613-991-0700, [email protected]; ISC Media Relations, 819-953-1160, [email protected]; Transport Canada Media Relations, 613-993-0055, [email protected]