Mr. Speaker, we are well aware of the problems that Fort Smith has. It has caused us problems in the past with transmitting data between Fort Smith and other areas of the Northwest Territories. Part of the problem, Mr. Speaker, stems from the fact that Fort Smith may be on the old TROPO system that most of the Northwest Territories was on, and that is primarily because the National Park refused to allow NorthwesTel to put microwave towers throughout the park. That was several years ago. I am aware that last year, or perhaps the year before, Mr. Speaker, there was a satellite system tried from Fort Smith. I gather that did not work very well at all, so we are very aware of the problems in Fort Smith, and yes, I will commit to talk to the Minister of Government Services and recommend to him that his department lend all assistance to Fort Smith to get better telephone services. Thank you.
John Pollard on Question O704-12(2): Northwestel Services In Fort Smith
In the Legislative Assembly on June 29th, 1992. See this statement in context.
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Question O704-12(2): Northwestel Services In Fort Smith
Item 5: Oral Questions
June 28th, 1992
Page 815
John Pollard Hay River
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