Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to congratulate the Yellowknife Bowling Club on raising $62,000 for the Kids' Help Phone-line on Saturday.

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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Every year, there is a bowlathon that is held Canada-wide for the Kids' Help line. There is participation across the Northwest Territories, too, of course. The phone line is open for all children who have problems at home, at school or whatever. You can phone in anonymously. It is a 1-800 number. You do not have to tell your name. It does not matter what your problem is there are trained people who will help children. I understand there were more than 400 calls from the NWT last year.

This year, Mr. Dent, myself and Alex Arychuk bowled, and we had the good fortune to be graced with the presence of the Premier, who was not able to bowl last year because of his wounded knee. We played two games. The first game was a regular bowling game. The second game was what they call, glow bowling. You have flashing lights, glowing balls, loud dancing music, that type of thing. I do not really know what the Premier did as a youth, Mr. Speaker, but he really came into his own during the psychedelic game. He was bouncing around with eyes flashing and he doubled his score from what he got in his first game. Mr. Speaker, the bowlers themselves got pledges for $31,000. This was matched by the Elk's Hall with an additional $31,000, for a total of $62,000. The league pledges have still not come in. They hope to get $64,000.

Our team would like to thank BHP, Diavik and all the individuals who also pledged. We would also like to thank Debbie Euchner, who has been the coordinator for the past two years, as well as all the volunteers who helped across the Northwest Territories. They are all to be congratulated. They have done a wonderful job and keep up the good work. Our kids need the help line. Thank you.

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