Mr. Chair, I also support this motion and want to share some of the experiences. As you know, the Sahtu region is remote. It is only accessible in the wintertime. It is only accessible by cold weather travel over compacted snow. This system, North Wrigley, totals 765 kilometres, and you can imagine yourself isolated without access. In most cases, the average traveler doesn't have cell communication, because they can't afford a cell package or a satellite package, so we’ve had numerous close calls, close instances, and even some cases where tragic death has occurred. These shelters do play a vital support to the travellers in case of an accident or incident with the vehicles, and it has happened. You can imagine yourself in this remote area travelling and encountering motor problems. You will be very happy to know that you just passed a shelter and you can walk back to that shelter and get heat and comfort. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Daniel McNeely on Committee Motion 5-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate Of The Government Of The Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Replacement Of Text Regarding Public Tourism Facilities, Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on February 23rd, 2016. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 5-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate Of The Government Of The Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Replacement Of Text Regarding Public Tourism Facilities, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
February 23rd, 2016
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