...on their decision to drop the speed limit of truck traffic on Highway No. 3. I know my constituents can travel without looking in their mirror expecting tractor trailers to overtake them. On that issue, my athletes have to get to the Arctic Winter Games, so I would like to thank the Minister. Today, I would like to acknowledge and congratulate the many fine athletes, coaches, chaperones and support staff within the western Arctic who are heading for Whitehorse with one of our colleagues in March to represent our Territory in the 16th Arctic Winter Games.

In my home community of Rae-Edzo, 14 athletes have been successful in obtaining a spot on Team Northwest Territories. I send my congratulations to Tracy Beaulieu, Glenn Blondin, Colinda Blondin, Tyron Fish, Melvin Lafferty, Jonathan Mackenzie-Zoe, Shane Mackenzie-Zoe, Cody Mantla, Wendy Mantla, Marvin Migwi, Kerry Lee Rabesca, Pamala Richardson, Fred Steinwand and Freddie Tinqui. These athletes have worked hard and earned their place in representing our Territory in events such as volleyball, soccer, wrestling and Dene games.

I would like to acknowledge the time and efforts of two of the coaches who will be attending: Mike Botermans, who is the juvenile men's soccer coach, and Sara Tkaczuk, who is the women's volleyball coach. I would also like to acknowledge the coaches and teams that did not make it to the Arctic Winter Games for all of the hard work they put into their sports. Within the North Slave, I would like to acknowledge the abilities of Bernice Beaverho, Katrina Jeremick'ca, Christina Simpson, and Tephanie Wedawin. They will be representing our Territory on the women's volleyball team.

In closing, I wish these athletes and coaches every success as they head off to the Games. I hope they return with memories they will cherish for a lifetime. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.