Good Morning! Here is Wednesday's calendar for the Prairies and the North. All times are local.
Wednesday, February 16
Prairies
Woman dead
NIPAWIN _ Youth to appear in court to face first-degree murder charge in the death of a woman found in her home in Choiceland, Sask., in September (2021). 09:00 am - 10:00 am (MST). Nipawin Provincial Courthouse 217 1 Street East #1796
Kenney speech and availability
CALGARY _ Premier Jason Kenney will provide details on plans to attract global skills and talent to Alberta, help revitalize rural communities and boost Alberta’s economic recovery during a keynote address at the Premier’s Summit on Fairness for Newcomers. Media availability at 2:40 p.m. 01:45 pm - 02:45 pm (MST). Telus Convention Centre 120 Ninth Avenue SE, Alberta
British Columbia
Support for Alberta’s Black entrepreneurship
VANCOUVER _ Daniel Vandal, minister of northern affairs and minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, is to announce federal investments for two initiatives designed to support the growth of Black-owned businesses in Alberta and across western Canada. 02:30 pm - 03:30 pm (MST). Virtual event virtual
North
Resources reallocated to the Department of Economic Development
WHITEHORSE _ Media are invited to a teleconference briefing on the Government of Yukon’s most recent staff and resource move to better support Yukon businesses with Minister of Economic Development Ranj Pillai and Minister of Education Jeanie McLean. Dial-in: 1-866-428-1156, passcode: 121561. 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm (MST). Government of Yukon 2071 Second Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
The Canadian Press
