Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as the MLA for Nahendeh I have six communities in my constituency. Today I would like to say a few words about one of the communities, Nahanni Butte.
Mr. Speaker, those of you that travel throughout the North know that Nahanni Butte is a small community located along the South Nahanni River close to the confluence with the Liard River. It is the gateway to the Nahanni National Park if you go by boat, and this is a small community that is run by the chief and council. They do not have a municipal council and they run the business of running their community, as well as trying to do some business seeking ways of trying to get involved in the gas exploration that is at their doorstep.
Last July 31st there was an election, and I just wanted to congratulate again Chief Leon Konisenta who was re-elected and returns for another two-year term as the chief of the community of Nahanni Butte. I would also like to congratulate members of his council, Sam Nikotla, Jane Konisenta, Lena Marsellei, Jim Tonka, Steve Vital. I just wanted to congratulate them all. In a small community like that they are very busy, such as everybody else in the North, trying to make life better for their people.
I am pleased to extend congratulations to all the elected officials and to those individuals who ran for council positions. I am certain that the chief will enjoy the support of the experienced council and staff. I would like to say thank you for this opportunity, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.
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