Date
March
4
2005
Members Present
ITEM 1: PRAYER
Assembly Members
Debates of March 4, 2005 (day 49)
Topics
Statements
Minister’s Statement 103-15(3): Condolences To The Families Of Alberta RCMP Officers
Charles Dent
Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sadness that I speak to an event that reminds us of the dangers facing those who put their lives on the line to make our communities safer. Yesterday, four RCMP officers were shot and killed while investigating a suspected marijuana grow operation near Rochfort Bridge, Alberta.
This serious and tragic event has touched all of us, especially the officers’ colleagues here in the Northwest Territories who are represented in this House this morning by Inspector Greg Morrow and Inspector Roch Fortin of “G” division. It also reminds us of the thanks we owe to those RCMP officers in our northern communities and across Canada who risk their lives to protect the public.
On behalf of the government, Members of the Assembly and the people of the Northwest Territories, I offer heartfelt sympathies to the friends and families of the officers who lost their lives yesterday.
Mr. Speaker, I would ask that Members rise and observe a moment of silence to remember the fallen officers.
----Moment of Silence
Speaker:
MR. SPEAKER
Thank you, Mr. Dent. I am sure I can speak on behalf of all Members in the House in joining you in passing on our condolences to the families and to the force as well. It is indeed a sad day for the history of Canada when something that terrible happens. It reminds us how close to home it can actually happen. I am sure I can speak on behalf of all Members in passing on our condolences.