Media Advisory - Province of New Brunswick delivers on Premier's Challenge commitment to get kids active

MONCTON, March 27, 2014 /CNW/ - Join the Government of New Brunswick, ACTIVE AT SCHOOL and Canadian Tire for a major follow-up announcement to the Premier's Challenge which launched last December.  The Challenge is designed to give children and youth within the Province of New Brunswick one hour of physical activity in school each day. This announcement is directly related to how the program will roll-out across the province.

WHEN:

Tuesday April 1, 2014


8:20 AM – Media registration


9 AM – 9:30 AM – Press conference and formal remarks


9:30 AM – 10 AM – Q&A and interview opportunities



WHERE:

Hillcrest School


Main Gymnasium


60 Parlee Drive


Moncton, NB E1E 4C9



WHO:  



- The Honourable David Alward, Premier of New Brunswick


- The Honourable Marie-Claude Blais, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development


- The Honourable Sue Stultz, Minister of Government Services


- The Honourable Dorothy Shephard, Minister of Healthy and Inclusive Communities


- Mike Mercier, Canadian Tire Dealer, Moncton (Store #249)


- Elio Antunes, President & Chief Executive Officer of ParticipACTION


- Rosie MacLennan, Olympic Gold Medalist

SOURCE ACTIVE AT SCHOOL

For further information: To reserve your space at the press conference, please contact:Jennifer Britton, Tel: 289-380-2327, Email: jennifer.britton@northstrategic.com