In the past couple of years, carnival organizers have focused on making Caribou Carnival more of a tourist attraction. This week, the city of Yellowknife hosted the winter cities forum 1993, which saw many international and national delegates travelling to Yellowknife to attend this conference. The presence of national and international visitors at this year's carnival will hopefully attract greater numbers of tourists in future years. We can hope that our rotary visitors will spread the word about Yellowknife, so we will see more rotary exchange students back next year.
Mr. Speaker, the highlight of the Caribou Carnival is always the Canadian championship dog derby. Earlier in the House this week, the Member from Yellowknife South explained the particulars of this race, it requires a special strength and endurance from derby competitors. I would like to extend my best wishes to all those competing in the dog derby this weekend.
The city of Yellowknife is also privileged to be hosting the 1993 western Canadian cross-country skiing championships. Again, I would like to wish the best of luck to all skiing competitors.
Mr. Speaker, with the number of visitors in town and the extra events taking place, this year's carnival promises to be a great success. I encourage all out of town Members to join in the weekend's festivities. I would like to recognize members of the Caribou Carnival Association and all the carnival volunteers in their efforts in organizing this year's events. I am sure it has been a particularly busy year for them.
Finally, I wish all Yellowknifers and visitors to the city, a fun-filled Caribou Carnival, 1993. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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