INVERNESS, NS - The Progressive Conservative Party will be represented by Allan MacMaster in the October 20th by-election in Inverness.

Over 300 supporters packed the Inverness Fire Hall today and selected MacMaster, 34, an investment advisor from Judique.

MacMaster is a Business Administration graduate of St. Francis Xavier University and now works for one of North America’s leading full service investment firms. He was also an assistant to former Inverness MLA Rodney MacDonald.

Provincial Events of Note:
October 20 By–elections in Antigonish & Inverness

October 24 Provincial Executive in Windsor

November 9 Federal By-Election – CCMV
www.electscottarmstrong.ca or 893-8679 or 667-8679

November 26 Stewart McInnes Tribute @ The Marriott

February 5-7 2010 Annual Meeting at Westin NS

Regional Events of Note:
Wednesday, October 14 @ 7:00 pm – Colchester North AGM & Dinner @ Tatamagouche Legion - $15 Speaker: Brent McGrath (Owner of Somebeachsomewhere)

Monday, October 19 @ 6:00 pm – Women’s Caucus Dinner @ Citadel Inn – Speaker: Karen Casey

The Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative Party is pleased to announce two staff changes today.

Christina Lamey has joined headquarters staff as Manager of Fundraising and Communications. Lamey was the Communications Manager at the PC Caucus Office and the Director of Communications on the PC Party’s campaign team.

Ross Haynes, Q.C., the Chair of the PC Nova Scotia Fund says that he is looking forward to working with Lamey and strengthening the Party’s finances.

Regional Events

Saturday, September 12 @ 2:00 pm - Richmond PC Annual BBQ & Auction at Camp Rankin

Tuesday, September 8 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm – Sackville Cobequid PC Association “Tea” at Fultz House

Sunday, September 13 @ 2:00 pm – CB Canso Federal Nomination @ Joey Trimm Comm. Centre, Louisbourg – Speaker: Senator MacDonald

Friday, September 18 – Chester St. Margaret’s Golf Tournament – Sherwood Golf & Country Club in Chester Info: Andrew @ 240-2468 or Andrew.keddy@yahoo.ca

Regional & Provincial Events of Interest

Thursday, August 27 @ 6 pm – Truro – Bible Hill Tribute Dinner to “Jamie Muir” @ Holiday Inn - $30 – Call: 893-7145 or 893-8646

Friday, August 28 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – APPRECIATION BARBEQUE for candidates, campaign teams and their families – LOCATION: Victoria Park, Brunswick Street, Truro - PLEASE: RSVP to info@pcparty.ns.ca or call 1-800-595-8679

Saturday, September 12 @ 2:00 pm - Richmond PC Annual BBQ & Auction at Camp Rankin

Regional Calendar of Event

Friday, August 21 @ 9:00 am – Yarmouth Bluelinks Golf Tournament  & Surf & Turf Dinner @Yarmouth Links - $100 per golfer.
Info: Richard @ 749-7540

Thursday, Aug 27 @ 6 pm – Truro – Bible Hill Tribute Dinner to
“Jamie Muir” @ Holiday Inn  - $30 – Call: 893-7145 or 893-8646

Saturday, September 12 @ 2:00 pm  -  Richmond PC Annual BBQ & Auction at Camp Rankin

Date:                June 24, 2009
To:                   PC Party members
From:               Scott Armstrong, Provincial President, PC Party of Nova Scotia
Subject:            Leadership – Rebuilding Together