The Pas-Kameesak MLA Jennifer Flett is now officially a member of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly.

Flett was sworn in Yesterday following her victory in the July 21st by-election, where she won the seat with more than 74 percent of the vote.

Flett, who ran as the NDP candidate, now takes her place in the Legislature as part of the NDP caucus.

She will represent residents of the Pas-Kameesak riding at the provincial level, including The Pas and Opaskwayak Cree Nation.

Her swearing-in formally marks the start of her term as MLA.