Debates of March 16, 2004 (day 1)

March
16
2004
Day
1
Speaker
David Krutko
Word
Members Present
ITEM 1: PRAYER
Assembly Members
Topics
Bill 1: Appropriation Act, 2004-2005
Member's Statement On Appreciation For Premier’s And Ministers’ Visits To Hay River
Member's Statement On Recognition Of Tu Nedhe Pages And Athletes
Member’s Statement On Changes In Nahendeh Constituency
Member’s Statement On Devolution Negotiations And Attaining Provincial Status
Member’s Statement On Importance Of Language And Culture
Member’s Statement On Recognition Of Hay River Athletes In Arctic Winter Games
Member’s Statement On Recognition Of Nunakput Athletes In Arctic Winter Games
Member’s Statement On Recognition Of Yellowknife Centre Athletes In Arctic Winter Games
Member’s Statement On Rising Crime Rate In Yellowknife
Member’s Statement On Small Business Challenges In The NWT
Minister’s Statement 1-15(3): Notice Of Budget Address
Minister’s Statement 2-15(3): First Nations Policing Funding
Motion 1-15(3): Appointment Of Deputy Chairpersons Of Committee Of The Whole
Motion 2-15(3): Setting Of Sitting Hours By Speaker
Question 1-15(3): Bill Of Intent To Seek Provincial Status
Question 10-15(3): Medical Travel Arrangements
Question 2-15(3): Trades And Apprenticeship Challenges
Question 3-15(3): Registry Of Sex Offenders
Question 4-15(3): Rising Crime Rate And Public Protection
Question 5-15(3): Plans To Divide RWED Department
Question 6-15(3): Bidding Process For The Arctic Winter Games
Question 7-15(3): Access To Aboriginal Language Services
Question 8-15(3): Rising WCB Assessment Rates
Question 9-15(3): NWT Housing Needs Survey
Written Question 1-15(3): Bill Of Intent To Seek Provincial Status
Written Question 2-15(3): Search For Missing Willow Lake River Resident
Statements

Member’s Statement On Recognition Of Hay River Athletes In Arctic Winter Games

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to be back in this wonderful Chamber with yourself and the rest of my colleagues as we embark on what promises to be a very busy and interesting session. At this time, Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the accomplishments of the 25 athletes and one coach from Hay River who represented us extremely well at the Arctic Winter Games held from February 28th to March 6th in Fort McMurray, Alberta.

Mr. Speaker, I would especially like to recognize those athletes from my riding of Hay River North. They are: Trista Nault in basketball; AJ Norberg in snowshoe biathlon; Marc Leblanc and Matthew Davies in cross-country skiing; Jared Monkman in curling; Meagan Cook in female hockey; Corey Coady in midget hockey; and, Michelle Cook in women’s volleyball.

Mr. Speaker, the NWT contingent of athletes fared very well at the Arctic Winter Games, garnering a total of 104 medals. I would also like to bestow special recognition on Pat Bobinski, the coach of the snowshoe biathlon team, who has been an extremely dedicated coach to numerous Hay River athletes over the years. Pat has coached all ranks of athletes from beginners to nationally-ranked athletes. In addition, he donates literally hundreds of hours each year to sports and is a prime example of what volunteering can do for sports and the community.

In closing, Mr. Speaker, I would like to offer my sincere congratulations to all the Team NWT athletes. I would also like to encourage all of our youth to set their sights on the Arctic Winter Games so they may recognize the benefits of an active lifestyle. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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