Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take the opportunity today to acknowledge and thank those who have worked very hard for the last number of months to bring the dream of a youth drop-in centre in Yellowknife a reality. As we speak, the final touches are being applied to the old building that used to be known as the mine rescue building. The future home for Yellowknife youth, which will be known as the Side Door Youth Centre, started with very modest beginnings in the basement of the Anglican Church. Through the determination and energy of the executive director, Mr. Kevin Laframboise, and the dedicated board members led by Captain Al Hoeft, now what started as a wish will in short time become a reality.
Mr. Speaker, every time I go by the building, whether on feet or behind the wheels, my heart warms up to see with my very eyes what is possible when the community gets behind a good idea with committed people putting their energy together. How it is possible to turn an idea into a project well over a half million dollars.
Mr. Speaker, I have also seen the big sign at the construction site indicating the sponsorships by Diavik and Nahanni Construction. This is yet another example of an important corporate contribution being made by our resident corporations, as well an exemplary demonstration of what is possible when the corporate citizens partner with the community and the various levels of government.
Mr. Speaker, I would also like to acknowledge the contribution made by the City of Yellowknife, the GNWT and the federal government to make this project possible.
In closing, Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the residents of Range Lake and the city, I would like to recognize all those who have contributed to this project and to thank them and to let the people know that they are in need of a lot of little things, like coffee pots and computers and so on, to make the place more homelike. I would encourage everyone to make a contribution. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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