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Fort Langley-Aldergrove MLA Rich Coleman is officially sworn in as the new Minister of Energy and Mines (Minister responsible for Housing) in front of the Lieutenant Governor Steven L. Point in Victoria.
BC Liberal MLAs wear their Pink Shirts in recognition of Anti-Bullying day across the province.
Fort Langley-Aldergrove MLA Rich Coleman speaking on housing to the members of the Langley Central Rotary Club
Rich signs a Canadian flag (signed by hundreds of volunteers) as a keepsake for the BC Summer Games.
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Rich addresses the crowd at the closing ceremonies of the BC Summer Games to thank the volunteers and athletes.
Rich attends the opening of the BC Summer Games at the Langley Events Centre with the Premier and several other MLAs.
Rich at McLeod Athletic Park with the honour party marching in with the Premier.
Rich stands with Grade 9 Langley Secondary student Georgia Ellenwood, who won the W.R. Bennett Award for Athletic Excellence.
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Rich speaks before a crowd att the grand opening of Avalon Gardens, a supportive living facility
seniors housing complex in Murrayville providing 126 Living Units and numerous recreational facilities.
Rich joins Premier Gordon Campbell, Langley MLA Mary Polak and Olympic Torchbearer and Paralympian Lauren Barwick as the Olympic cauldron is lit in Langley. Thousands of residents came out to celebrate the Olympic Torch's arrival to the community.
Rich, Langley MP Mark Warawa and city councillors join a sea of excited school children, waiting in anticipation of the Olympic Torch's arrival to the birthplace of B.C. - Fort Langley.
Rich and Dr. Jonathan Raymond, President of Trinity Western University show off the new roadside signs for the school. MLA Coleman worked with the Ministry of Transportation to get these signs constructed.
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Rich and his wife Michelle make some pancakes for the Township of Langley and Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre's Breakfast with Santa. Rich has been a proud contributor to this event for more than 14 years.
Rich gets in the spirit of the holiday season at the Aldergrove Christmas Parade. Yes, that is really Rich.
Fort Langley-Aldergrove MLA Rich Coleman, Township of Langley Mayor Rick Green and Langley MP Mark Warawa join Translink Progam Manager of Roads Darren Woodworth to announce an approved federal and provincial government joint investment of more than $3.3 million to reconstruct 96th Avenue at Telegraph Trail/198th Street for improved safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.
Fort Langley-Aldergrove MLA Rich Coleman, Township of Langley Mayor Rick Green and Langley MP Mark Warawa announce an approved federal and provincial government joint investment of more than $2.2 million to increase the height of a 960-metre section of the West Langley Dike, greatly reducing the flood risk for 26 residential/farm properties.
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Rich drops the puck at the Langley Chiefs' inaugural hockey game at the new Langley Events Centre.
Pictured from Left to Right: Surrey Eagles player Grant Toulmin, Langley Chiefs Jr. Hockey Team owner Moray Keith, Jim Bond, John Tisdale, MLA Coleman, Langley Mayor Rick Green and Langley Chiefs player Matt Roy.
City of Langley Councillor Rudy Storteboom and Township of Langley Councillor and Langley Diversity Program Chair Mel Kositsky look on as Fort Langley-Aldergrove MLA Rich Coleman speaks at the official signing of the Langley Anti-Racism Protocol.
Former Township of Langley Mayor Kurt Alberts, Township Mayor Rick Green, Fraser Valley Italo-Canadian Society President Remigio Camparmo, Fort Langley-Aldergrove MLA Rich Coleman, FVICS Vice-President Gino Russo, Langley Events Centre General Manager Glen Ringdal, and Township General Manager Jason Winslade cut the ribbon to officially open the Langley Events Centre’s kitchen and banquet space.
Rich Coleman, pictured with Premier Gordon Campbell and Clerk E. George MacMinn, was sworn in today as MLA for Fort Langley-Aldergrove. June 8, 2009.
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Rich in full period costume at historic Fort Langley presents plaque to celebrate Douglas Day and 150th anniversary of the proclamation of British Columbia as a Crown Colony.
Rich joins Premier Gordon Campbell and Langley MLA Mary Polak in officially opening the Fort Langley Spirit Square, as the Township of Langley commemorates the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of British Columbia as a Crown Colony.
Rich joins Township of Langley Mayor Alberts and Transportation Minister Kevin Falcon in announcing a $1 million LocalMotion provincial grant to construct a new pedestrian overpass.
Rich takes part in the sod turning for the Fort Langley Spirit Square groundbreaking ceremonies.
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Rich joins Langley MLA Mary Polak to celebrate Canada Day.
Rich joins members of the Langley Rowing Club.
Rich, along with Pat Caporale, chair of the Built Green BC Management Committee. Rich made a speech at the CHBA BC Conference Checklist to a Greener Future.
Rich and a friend plant a tree in memory of a young Langley resident who passed away recently. April 25, 2008
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At the Langley 2008 Arbour Day celebration in Aldergrove April 27, Rich Coleman (far right) helped plant a tree in honour of late Langley Township Councillor Muriel Arnason. Joining Rich were, from left, Councillor Grant Ward, Mayor Kurt Alberts, Langley MLA Mary Polak, Muriel Arnason's daughter Petrina, Councillor Howie Vickberg and Councillor Charlie Fox.
Rich was on hand at the announcement for the University of the Fraser Valley College to University status, along with Langley MLA Mary Polak, Premier Gordon Campbell and UFV president Skip Bassford. April 21, 2008.
Rich got into the spring spirit at the Langley Lawn Bowling Opening of the Season. April 20, 2008
Rich attends the Rotary Clubs' Gateway Gala, for the Gateway of Hope homeless shelter, announcing the province's financial commitment of a further $1 million. April 18, 2008.
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Keegan Christensen (facing in white jersey), Coleton Fisher, Rich, Kurt Alberts, Tyler Genberg, Gina Genberg and Ed Genberg at the Spirit 2010 ceremonial puck drop and hockey tournament.
Rich with Keegan Christensen and Langley Mayor Kurt Alberts at the Spirit 2010 ceremonial puck drop and hockey tournament.
Rich joins Victoria area firefighters and Legislative colleagues for the announcement of a $2 million grant to the Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund Building, to help burn survivors and their families.
Rich, along with Kwantlen University College president Skip Triplett and Mary Polak, MLA for Langley attends an event at the college announcing $336,000 for funding for the Langley campus’ horticulture program.
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Rich speaks at the Britco - 2010 Winter Olympic Games Launch Event, with Britco’s Mike Ridley and Rick McClymont.