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 Yellowknife Centre Athletes In Arctic Winter Games

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today, I would like to acknowledge the Arctic Winter Games participants from my riding of Yellowknife Centre. Marie Christien Auger, a speed skater, gave an outstanding performance, bringing home two gold and three silver medals. Michelle Bourgois, a speed skater, also the proud winner of one gold, two silver and one bronze. Stephanie Bourgois, also in speed skating, took home three gold and one silver.

Brendan Callas participated in basketball with his brother, Michael Callas. Margo Cooper participated in snowboarding. Derek Graff brought home a bronze in badminton. Kelsey MacDougall landed herself a gold in speed skating. Ian MacDougall, also in speed skating, had a performance with one gold and one bronze. Chi Nguyen participated in soccer. Cleo Stinson participated in cross-country skiing and Evie Varelas in soccer.

Not only did these athletes, Mr. Speaker, have fun -- I was there to watch them -- they all played very well. They cultivated the spirit of the games through sportsmanship, hard work and determination. Also, a big hand goes out to the parents, the coaches and the volunteers at these games.

Mr. Speaker, this is truly a worthwhile northern tradition that could only be made possible with help from all those involved. Congratulations, again, to all the participants. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

---Applause