NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE-SPRINGWATER-ORO-MEDONTE MP ALEX NUTTALL
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BARRIE – Alex Nuttall, the Member of Parliament for Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte, is proud to announce that the Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, the Honourable Andrew Scheer, will be dropping the puck at Hockey Night in Barrie XI.
This is the first visit to Hockey Night in Barrie for Mr. Scheer, who became leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, and Official Leader of the Opposition in 2017.
Mr. Scheer is the Conservative Member of Parliament for Regina-Qu’appelle, where he lives with his wife and five children.
“We are thrilled to have Andrew Scheer attend this year’s Hockey Night in Barrie. His attendance continues a tradition of political leaders supporting this event, and highlights the importance of giving back to local communities on a national scale,” said MP Alex Nuttall.
Andrew Scheer will be hosting a barbecue at the Barrie Molson Centre before Hockey Night begins.
“This event gives our community the chance to interact with Mr. Scheer and get to know him better. Andrew is a great national leader, and a friend to this community.”
The barbecue will take place from 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. in the West Parking lot, outside the Horsepower Grill. To attend, tickets can be purchased through this link: https://secure.ticketpro.ca/?lang=en#def_12925805.
Hockey Night in Barrie is a charity hockey game, which dedicates fundraising dollars to the RVH, Barrie Colts Community fund, and new partners, Easter Seals and Canadian Mental Health Association.
The game features past and present NHL all-stars, current and former Barrie Colts, Olympians and local community players, all lacing up to support great local charities. Hockey Night in Barrie is in its 11th year and will take place at the Barrie Molson Centre, on Aug. 9.
Tickets can be purchased through TicketPro.ca. https://secure.ticketpro.ca/?lang=en#def_1292585205.
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