Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Over the course of the last six weeks I’ve tried to raise issues from every one of my communities, and I’d like to raise another one for the community of Nahanni Butte.
Ever since the flood, the radio station has not been replaced at all. I know most particularly was the CKLB infrastructure that’s there has been damaged. CKLB has several other communities, and they’ve been trying to repair those communities, as well, but they’ve been running into funding difficulties. But most particularly, with the Nahanni Butte, I think the total comes to about almost $7,000 to replace that radio infrastructure there. I think it’s really important. Especially when it comes to emergencies, you do need those community radio stations up and running. You have to advise the residents of those particular communities how and when to do things.
Later on today I’d like to ask questions of the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs about how we ensure that the community radio stations locally are funded and how we ensure that they’re there running for the people and for the safety of all residents.
Thank you, Mr. Menicoche. The Member for Yellowknife Centre, Mr. Hawkins.
