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CALGARY, Feb. 11, 2013 /CNW/ - WestJet today announced the launch of new non-stop daily service between Fort St. John, British Columbia and Vancouver, and Fort St. John and Calgary. The service will be operated by WestJet Encore's fleet of Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft.

Members of the media are invited to speak with representatives of the City of Fort St. John, the North Peace Regional Airport and WestJet at a media availability today in Fort St. John.

Media note: During the media availability, a second group of approximately 30 WestJetters will attend various Family Day community events at Centennial Park as well as the Crystal Cup at Charlie Lake.

A news release announcing details of WestJet's new service to and from Fort St. John is available at www.newswire.ca or in the Media and Investors section of www.westjet.com

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SOURCE: WestJet