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Pollies on parade in the Kootenays

Out of the big smoke and into the bush, a number of politicians have been making their rounds in the Kootenays this week.

Premier David Eby, joined by Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation Diana Gibson met with local NDP MLAs Steve Morissette and Brittny Anderson to visit local businesses and discuss the government’s efforts to create and protect good paying jobs across the province.

“The Kootenays are a great example of the incredible hard work that British Columbians do in the energy and natural resource sector. People all around the world benefit from the work done right here in Trail,” said Steve Morissette, MLA for Kootenay-Monashee.

“It was an honour to be joined by the Premier and Minister Gibson today to get a closer look at what we do here in the Kootenays.”

Premier Eby, Minister Gibson, and MLAs Morissette and Anderson enjoyed a tour of the Teck Smelter and the Waneta Dam on Tuesday, meeting with staff members, local stakeholders, and local leaders.

The Premier also met with Colleen Jones, Mayor of Trail.

“It’s always amazing seeing first-hand the hard work of people here in the Kootenays, and it’s great to show my colleagues in government, including the Premier, that in our little corner of the province we are global leaders,” said Brittny Anderson, MLA for Kootenay-Central.

“We are so lucky to have such knowledgeable and dedicated people working in energy, and other important sectors, here at home.”

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