Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Today I just want to recognize some of my constituents from Tu Nedhe who will be attending the 2006 Arctic Winter Games in Kenai, Alaska, from March 5th to the 11th. They are Demien Kailek, who will be participating in the NWT Dene Games in the junior male category; Amber Mandeville, who will be participating in Team NWT badminton junior female category; Glen Collins, who will be participating in Team NWT badminton junior male; Deserae Jonasson,
who will be participating in the Arctic sports junior female category; and, last but not least, Darryl Marlowe, who will be participating in Team NWT volleyball junior male category.
Mr. Speaker, I would just like to take this opportunity to wish the very best of luck and good luck to all my constituents and all the fine NWT athletes in their pursuit for athletic excellence and sportsmanship. It was very encouraging to see representation from our small communities in an international sporting event such as the Arctic Winter Games and give these individuals an opportunity to showcase their talent, dedication and hard work. I will definitely be cheering Team NWT on in their quest for gold. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.
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