Thank you, Mr. Speaker and honourable Members. Mr. Speaker, I have a message for the residents of Fort Providence. Members of the community who organized community events are getting discouraged. They are having a hard time justifying their time and efforts to put on an event that ends up being poorly attended because people are too busy drinking to be involved in our community.
It is time for those people with drinking problems to wise up and take some time to get involved with the community and to set an example for our children. Should volunteers, Mr. Speaker, be making these efforts, or is it a waste of time? Perhaps, Mr. Speaker, it is a waste of time and maybe we should look at stopping all social events.
Christmas is one month away and volunteers are required for the midnight mass. Anyone under the influence of alcohol will not be admitted under any circumstances. Please try to set a good example for our youth by attending this community celebration in a sober state. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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