MLA Dan Ashton

MLA Dan Ashton

Railway funding

MLA Dan Ashton presents a $13,000 gaming grant cheque to Ron Restrick, general manager of the Kettle Valley Steam Railway.

MLA Dan Ashton, seventh from left, presents a $13,000 gaming grant cheque to Ron Restrick, right, general manager of the Kettle Valley Steam Railway. The money is for the maintenance of the 102-year-old 3716 steam locomotive.

 

 

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