Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to join Minister Steen and the other Members who have extended their wishes of good luck to the Arctic Winter Games participants. Participation in sports, as we know, is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. To achieve the level these young folks who have been selected for Team NWT have achieved means they have worked really hard.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish good luck to the indoor soccer team members from my constituency: Lindsay Beck, Anneluzelia Hernandez, Brandon Fabien, Dustin Milligan and Michelle Tuma.
From my constituency going to participate in basketball is Candace Bradbury, Orthan Memedovski and Jason Fietcher. For ice hockey we have Pam Edwards, Brittany Herriot and Brennan Gagnon going. For cross-country skiing, Holly Lennie will be going.
As a cultural performer from my constituency, Robert James Mantla will also be attending the games. Going as coaches and chaperones are Shelly Beck and Bernard Hogan. I would just like to echo Minister Handley's comments that without the efforts of volunteers like Ms. Beck and Mr. Hogan, we could not possibly have games like this.
I hope all of the participants enjoy themselves and achieve at their best level. I hope they are also able to make some new friends and hopefully win a medal or two. Good luck, Team NWT.
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