EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Feb. 15, 2013) - The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, will make announcements tomorrow during his visit to Canadian Forces Base Edmonton. Representatives of the media are invited to attend.

When: Saturday, February 16, at 2:30 p.m. (MST). Media are requested to meet Lieutenant (Navy) Jessica MacDonald, Canadian Forces Base Edmonton Public Affairs Officer, at the Edmonton Garrison Officers' Mess no later than 2:15 p.m.

Where: Edmonton Garrison Officers' Mess, Canadian Forces Base Edmonton.

What: Minister MacKay will be making various infrastructure and contract announcements.

Notes to editor / news director: Media are requested to contact Lieutenant (Navy) Jessica MacDonald at 780-901-9214 or Jessica.MacDonald@forces.gc.ca no later than 4 p.m. on February 15, to coordinate registration and access to the venue.