Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I rise to share a good news success story. It's a story of collaboration between government, the private sector, and non-profit groups. It benefits many sectors: tourism, education, recreation, mining, and culture, and, notably, it didn't need structure, process, or even regulation.

Mr. Speaker, in the 1930s, prospectors came north seeking gold. One of them was Winslow Ranney. In his search, he opened what became known as the Ranney Hill Trail just a little bit north of here. Years later, as gold mines closed and Yellowknife became a government town, exploration trails were adapted for recreation. The Ranney Hill Trail became known for its excellent examples of geology that built Yellowknife.

In 2013, TerraX Minerals acquired the area as part of its ongoing Yellowknife city goal project. Later, TerraX partnered with ITI, the NWT Geological Survey and Mine Society, to offer a prospecting course in the Ranney Hill Geological Interpretive Trail. The course offers people from around the territory their prospecting licence, and it sells out every year.

In 2017, a working group was established to consider ways different groups could use the trail. It was led by NWT Parks and Recreation Association and included ITI's tourism and minerals directorate, TerraX, and the NWT Geological Survey. They funded independent consultations and studies for the multiple uses of the trail.

This past summer, the Mine Training Society led the implementation plan, and new partners joined the team. Fifty directional sign posts were installed, disorienting flagging was removed, parking at the trail head was expanded, and the trail surface was maintained. Most of the work was done by volunteers from recreational groups.

Next year's plan includes boardwalks to protect wet areas, benches, and interpretive signage, and an interpretive phone app will be launched.

Mr. Speaker, now this trail is easily accessible to families, students, and tourists. It's becoming increasingly popular with youth groups and tour operators.

Mr. Speaker, the evolution of this trail facility is a great example of what can be achieved through collaboration. Many different community groups now have a facility that serves their specific needs, all without complex administration or bureaucracy.

I'd like to express my appreciation to all the groups, organizations, and individuals who contributed their time and energy to this valuable community project. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.