Haida Gwaii Reconciliation

29/04/2010

George speaking at an announcement regarding the introduction of a historic piece of decision making legislation, Haida Gwaii Reconciliation Act.

Okanagan College

16/02/2010

George with Okanagan College President Jim Hamilton, Okanagan-Shuswap MP Colin Mayes, Former Okanagan College Regional Dean Lynda Wilson, Residential Construction student Ginette Therrien, and Okanagan College Board of Governors Chair Lance Kayfish at the groundbreaking of the Trades Training Expansion at Okanagan College in Salmon Arm.

Roy Sakaki

27/01/2010

George, fourth from left, cheers on Roy Sakaki as he makes his way to light the cauldron in at the celebration in Salmon Arm.

Roy Sakaki

27/01/2010

George, fourth from left, cheers on Roy Sakaki as he makes his way to light the cauldron at the celebration in Salmon Arm.

Olympic Torch Visits Sicamous

26/01/2010

Geroge with the Mayor of Sicamous Malcolm McCloud, and the members of the First Nations Drum, Song and Dance Troupe ‘Ska7tis', celebrate the arrival of the Olympic Torch in Sicamous.

MVB Announcement

21/01/2010

George with Enderby students unveiling drawings of the MVB School.

The new Adams River Bridge

20/11/2009

George and event participants look at the newly unveiled pictographs on the pillar near the approach to the new Adams River Bridge.

2010 Olympic Torch

20/10/2009

George proudly displays the 2010 Olympic torch.

Swearing in ceremony

08/06/2009

George Abbott, pictured with Premier Gordon Campbell and Clerk E. George MacMinn, was sworn in today as MLA for Shuswap. June 8, 2009.

Abbott Pleased With Announcement to Improve Highway 97A

12/03/2009

Shuswap MLA George Abbott, Minister of Health Services, stands alongside federal Transport and Infrastructure Minister John Baird, Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod and Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Kevin Krueger, Minister of Community Development, at an announcement of $174 million for highway improvements in B.C.'s Interior, including a $20 million project to improve Highway 97A. March 12, 2009.

Diabetes Day

11/02/2009

George having his blood glucose levels tested at the Canadian Diabetes Association event in the British Columbia Legislature for Diabetes Day. The event raised awareness of diabetes and highlighted the provincial Diabetes Strategy, funding of insulin pumps to children 18 years old and younger. February 11th, 2009

Shuswap Out of School/Preschool Program

22/10/2008

George with staff, parents and children at Salmon Arm’s newest child-care centre, Shuswap Out of School/Preschool Program, for a grand opening celebration. October 22, 2008.

Eagle River Industries

15/10/2008

George touring the mill at Eagle River Industries in Malakawa. October 15, 2008.

Tolko

15/10/2008

George, Minister Bell & Minister Christensen cutting the ribbon for the grand opening of the Tolko Offices in Vernon. October 15, 2008.

Adams River Bridge

19/09/2008

Shuswap MLA George Abbott with Ton Degroot, Project Supervisor, Ed Dodds, Ministry of Transportation Area Manager Bridges, Felix Arnouse, Chief of the Little Shuswap Indian Band, and Kevin Richter, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s Southern Interior Regional Director, stand under the sign for the new Adams River bridge now under construction. September 19, 2008.

Salmon Arm Fair Parade

06/09/2008

George with Ron Mitchel, Jamie, Kathy in the Salmon Arm Fair Parade. Sept.6/08

Interior Provincial Parade

30/08/2008

MLA George Abbott, Ron Mitchell & his two grandchildren in Interior Provincial Parade. August 30/08

Highway 97A

30/08/2008

George with MP Colin Mayes announced the funding of $33.7 million project for the widening of Highway 97A between Larkin Cross Road & Spallumcheen Industrial Park & adds an interchange with two roundabouts to improve safety. The federal government is providing $12 million for the project while the province is providing $21.7 million. Aug 30/08

Curling at Legacies Now

30/08/2008

George with Holly Cowan and Roxena Goodine practicing their curling at the Legacies Now Booth at the Armstrong IPE. Aug.30/08

Local Motion

25/08/2008

George Abbott was back in his hometown Friday to hand over a cheque for $81,581-funding from Local Motion program that will go towards a 1.2 kilometre multi-purpose trail along the perimeter of Finalyson Park in Sicamous. August 25, 2008.

Shuswap Trail Alliance

25/08/2008

Shuswap, MLA George Abbott presented a Local Motion grant for $49,569 to construct a 10 kilometre greenway connecting the communities of Blind Bay and White Lake to the Shuswap Trail Alliance. This greenway will be utilized for hiking, biking, horse back riding, cross country skiing and snowshoeing opportunities. This project will ultimately form part of a larger network of over 40 kilometres of trails in the Shuswap. August 25, 2008.

CP Spirit of 150 Rail Tour

18/06/2008

George sitting by the window of a Steam Engine on the CP Spirit of 150 Rail Tour. June 18, 2008

Enderby Arena

31/05/2008

George presents a cheque & plaque to the North Okanagan Regional District for its Olympic/Paralympic Live Sites project on behalf of the Ministry of Economic Development. Saturday, May 31/08.

Fletcher Park Seniors Centre

30/05/2008

George & Minister Gordon Hogg met with the Fletcher Park Seniors Resource & Information Centre. Friday, May 30th.

George Tours SLGH.

18/04/2008

Minister George Abbott & IHA Chairman Norm Embree touring the Shuswap Lake General Hospital and looking at renovations. April 18, 2008.

Fire Fighters' Burn Fund

12/03/2008

George joins Victoria area firefighters and Legislative colleagues for the announcement of a $2 million grant to the Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund Building, to help burn survivors and their families.