Defence minister Jason Kenny paused for a selfie with cadets at the Vernon Army Camp, Saturday, May 23, 2015. Twitter/BC Cadets

ELECTION 2015: Defence minister takes selfie with North Okanagan cadets

VERNON – Defence Minister Jason Kenny paused for a selfie with cadets at the Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre this morning.

The stop in Vernon, May 23, was part of a campaign-style tour of the Okanagan, which included going door-to-door with a Penticton Conservative candidate on Friday.

During the Penticton stop Kenny talked about the need for vigilance against terrorism and discussed foreign policy with regards to the Middle East and Russia.

Local sea cadets tune-up in preparation for a visit from Defence Minister Jason Kenny at the Vernon Army Camp, Saturday, May 23, 2015. Twitter/BC Cadets

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Twitter/Cadets Canada

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Twitter/Cadets Canada

To contact the reporter for this story, email Howard Alexander at halexander@infonews.ca or call 250-491-0331. To contact the editor, email mjones@infonews.ca or call 250-718-2724.

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Howard Alexander

Assistant Editor Howard Alexander comes to iNFOnews.ca from the broadcasting side of the media business.

Howard has been a reporter, news anchor, talk show host and news director, first in Saskatchewan and then the Okanagan.

He moved his family to Vernon in the 90s and is proud to call the Okanagan home.

If you have an event to share contact Howard at 250-309-5343or email halexander@infonews.ca.

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