Mr. Speaker, it has not been a good weekend in the NWT. First we heard of the terrible plane crash near Tuktoyaktuk, then at about 1:20 am Saturday morning, there was a fire in the Sanajiit staff house in Rankin Inlet. Fortunately, although it was in the middle of the night, most of the building's occupants escaped. Sadly, one of the hotel staff members -- and I have not received the official release of her name -- was unable to get out of the building and perished as a result of the fire.
Her unfortunate death reminds us all that tragedy may strike at any time. On behalf of the Ordinary Members' Caucus and the Cabinet, I offer our prayers and condolences to her family and friends.