Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Of course, we didn't have life-guarding services last year. The contract notwithstanding, the city was unable to find people to do the life-guarding. Obviously it would be nice if there were lifeguards at all our NWT parks that are on water. I believe there are about 15 of them across the territory. I don't believe there are any lifeguards at any others, unless there are municipalities providing that service. I can indicate to the Member that I have called the mayor's office to discuss this matter. We have been playing phone tag. I do look forward to sitting down and discussing it with him further, but I hope he will recognize if you take a number like $21,000 and extrapolate that over 15 other parks, we are talking into the $300,000 range. In this instance, it would appear that Yellowknife is in a unique situation over the past two years of having had a contribution where other beaches have not. Thank you.
Brendan Bell on Question 143-15(3): Lifeguards At Fred Henne Territorial Park
In the Legislative Assembly on May 27th, 2004. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 143-15(3): Lifeguards At Fred Henne Territorial Park
Question 143-15(3): Lifeguards At Fred Henne Territorial Park
Item 7: Oral Questions
May 26th, 2004
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