(Translation unavailable) (Translation) We had an opportunity to go to Jean Marie River, Levi Barnabas and James Rabesca. Because it was close to Thanksgiving, it was an opportune time for us to open the access road to Jean Marie River. There was an elder lady, Bella Norwegian, and Chief Yvonne Norwegian who assisted me in cutting the ribbon. There were so many people there that were thankful for the event, and we had also had a feast. In the past, the community was only accessible by a winter road. Now, the Department of Transportation opened up the access road which was 27 kilometres long, and due to this stretch of road we trained many young people and everything turned out fine. I am the MLA and represent the people of Jean Marie River and with the assistance of the government, the community of Jean Marie River are able to travel outside of their little community and do their shopping. I want to thank you in the House for that opportunity. Thank you. (Translation ends)
Jim Antoine on Member's Statement 480-13(4): Jean Marie River Highway Access Road
In the Legislative Assembly on October 14th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Member's Statement 480-13(4): Jean Marie River Highway Access Road
Item 3: Members' Statements
October 13th, 1997
Page 1561
Jim Antoine Nahendeh
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