Statement by MP Zimmer Regarding the Announcement of Infrastructure Funding for Northern Lights College

DAWSON CREEK – Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies issued the following statement regarding the announcement of $33.02 million in funding for Northern Lights College to build a new training centre for its skilled trades program.

“As an advocate of this project from the very beginning, I am pleased to see that Northern Lights College will now have the opportunity to build this new, state-of-the-art facility. I received my Red Seal in Carpentry in Dawson Creek, and believe that this new training centre will help future generations get the skills they need to succeed and support our economy.

“Congratulations to NLC President and CEO Bryn Kulmatycki and MLA Mike Bernier on this important funding announcement. This is a great day for Northern Lights College!”

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