Thank you, Mr. Chairman. On July 10, 1987, the village of Fort Simpson confirmed their decision to connect to the GNWT central heating plant, with an understanding that the cost of heat would be the responsibility of the village. On July 15, 1987 the GNWT responded positively to the village's request and the complex was connected to the central heating plant, but that no agreement for billing costs was completed.

In June 1994, the village of Fort Simpson was approached by the GNWT to finalize an agreement on heating costs. The village expressed concern over the cost of heating and the department is currently negotiating with the village to establish the rates. The proposed revenue is $50,000, while the estimated actual cost of the heat is $100,000. The village received a contract for heating costs in November 1994. The annual rate of $50,000 has been established for the first year to allow time to test and meter in the system. The village is negotiating with the Deh Cho Regional Divisional Board of Education and MACA for the funding for the arena. The contract has not yet been signed.

We are still in negotiations with the village and we'll deal with it accordingly and with an open mind. We'll try our best to solve this issue as soon as possible. We are still in negotiations and that's where it stands right now. MACA is involved as well, to make sure that all the bills are paid or whatever.