Yes, there are contracts that the departments have for the training of department staff, particularly in the safe operation, motor vehicle safe driving, advanced off-road ice driving techniques, similar for gravel. It is similar to a defensive driving course from the theory point of view and then there is a track set up either on the ice or on the gravel where various manoeuvres are practiced through pylons. To answer your question specifically, I would think with the appropriate training and background this service could be provided by northern companies. I personally have gone through the course. A couple of them, one that is put on by the department and one that is put on by a private company in Yellowknife, just to assess the differences in approaches towards this type of training. With some training enhancement and facilities, this most likely could be provided locally, but in the past the Alberta Motor Association has been providing it.
Mr. Williams on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 26th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 26th, 1998
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Williams
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