| MEDICINE HAT, AB, June 21, 2018 /CNW/ - Media are invited to attend WestJet Link's inaugural flight out of the Medicine Hat Regional Airport on June 22, 2018. WHAT: | WestJet Link Inaugural Flight (Media Availability) |
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| WHEN: | Friday, June 22, 2018 |
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| WHO: |
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| • | Robert Palmer, WestJet, Manager Public Affairs |
| • | Glen Motz, MP Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner |
| • | Drew Barnes, MLA Cypress-Medicine Hat |
| • | Robert Wanner, MLA Medicine Hat |
| • | Laura Nadin-Young, Pacific Coastal Airlines, Director Airports |
| • | Perry Deering, Chamber of Commerce, President |
| • | Ted Clugston, Mayor Medicine Hat |
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| TIME: |
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| • | 10:45 a.m. Media arrivals please note that ID is required at Medicine Hat Airport |
| • | 11:00 a.m. Event begins |
| • | 11:15 a.m. Flight arrival |
| • | 11:20 a.m. Ribbon cutting /photo opportunity |
| • | 11:25 a.m. Media interviews |
| • | Refreshments available |
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| WHERE: | Medicine Hat Regional |
| Airport1-49 Viscount Ave SW |
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| RSVP: | Media are asked to RSVP for in-person availability to media@westjet.com |
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