Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Last week I spoke about the timeline for replacing Moose Kerr School in Aklavik. Moose Kerr School was constructed in 1969, exactly the same time as Samuel Hearne Secondary School that was built in Inuvik and now replaced.
My constituents would like to know why Moose Kerr School is still standing. At 45 years old it’s overdue for replacement. I believe that Moose Kerr School is the oldest school in this territory at the moment.
The Minister of Education stated last week that Moose Kerr School is slated for replacement or renovation in 2019. That is five years from now. Safety is also an issue with traffic and parking at the present location. Also, the school is right next to the airstrip in the community, another hazard.
We also need to have available trade facilities in our schools to give our students an idea of what they would like to be once they are finished school. Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Blake. The Member for Yellowknife Centre, Mr. Hawkins.
