Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the NWT Power Corporation is proud of its record of encouraging the development of a Northern workforce through apprenticeship and operator training programs. Not only do they benefit the employees, they benefit the customers through better efficiency, safety and reliability.
Three years ago, in addition to its own training, the Corporation started a scholarship program, to open up opportunities for further education for other NWT residents.
This year, Mr. Speaker, I take pleasure in announcing the award of the scholarships, each worth $1,000, to two young women in the medical and geological sciences.
The first is awarded in consultation with the Dogrib Divisional Board of Education. It goes to Ms. Brenda Beaulieu of Rae Edzo, who has started a four year program of nursing studies at Red Deer College.
The other scholarship is awarded by the Corporation to the NWT high school graduate with the highest average standing in grade 12 examinations. This year, the award goes to Ms. Allison Marshall of Yellowknife, who is pursuing an Honours degree in geology, along with a philosophy degree, at the University of Calgary.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the Members of this Assembly who helped promote these scholarships among their constituencies and extend the best wishes of this Assembly to Ms. Marshall and Ms. Beaulieu. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.