Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today, Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize some very deserving organizations and individuals in Hay River. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the efforts of the Hay River Cooperative Play School, which has been operating in Hay River for some 27 years.
The Hay River Cooperative Play School just held its eighth annual talent auction and managed to raise approximately $20,000 that will go towards purchasing a building for the play school in the future.
Another organization, Mr. Speaker, that I would like to recognize is the Hay River Community Health Board Foundation. Mr. Speaker, this foundation has gone out and raised some $60,000 and purchased a hematology analyzer for the Hay River Hospital. Both of these organizations, Mr. Speaker, should be able to access much more money from this government to put infrastructure in place that they need, such as in the hospital and looking after early childhood development.
It continually amazes me, Mr. Speaker, that a community the size of Hay River is capable of raising the types of funds that they do. I would like to commend all of the businesses, individuals and service organizations for their generosity.
Another organization, Mr. Speaker, that deserves recognition today is the Hay River Track and Field Organization. As we speak, there is a track meet going on in Hay River that has attracted some 1150 athletes, coaches and individuals.
Mr. Speaker, it is with the foresight of a man by the name of Mr. Guy Turvey that this whole track meet in Hay River came into being. Mr. Turvey could be looking at one of his last years at the track meet in Hay River, but his legacy will live on for a long time. I would like to commend all of the workers, the volunteers, the organization and the athletes that are taking part in Hay River in this very worthwhile event. I was very gratified to see some 900 athletes assembled in the floor of the arena in Hay River the other night when we went over for the opening. Our future leaders, our future workforce, they are all taking part in a fantastic territorial event. I would like to wish all of the athletes the very best when they wrap up today. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.