April 11, 2014 – I was saddened to hear of Francois Thibault’s passing. He was a highly-acclaimed northern artist and craftsman, whose unique designs, sculptures and creations have been commissioned for royalty and many clients over the years.
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April 10, 2014 – I was very sorry to hear of the death of Jim Flaherty, my longtime federal counterpart. He was a good man who worked hard for Canada and managed us through some very difficult times.
April 10, 2014 – Thank you, I’m pleased to be here this evening. Before I begin, I’d like to recognize the new board and congratulate them on their election earlier today.
YELLOWKNIFE (March 26, 2014) – Premier Bob McLeod responds to hearing of the landslide in Oso, Washington State in the Pacific Northwest, “We were saddened to hear of the tragic loss of life due to the devastating landslide in Oso, Snohomish County in Washington State.”
Mr. Speaker, this is an exciting time for the Northwest Territories. We are about to take a significant step in our economic and political development by acquiring new legislative authorities and jurisdiction over our lands and resources.
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Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories is proud to support the NWT’s rich and varied NWT arts community through programs and initiatives delivered by the Department of Education, Culture and Employment and the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Délı̨nę Land Corporation and the Délı̨nę First Nation whose members have voted to ratify the Délı̨nę Final Self-Government Agreement.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the athletes, coaches, cultural delegates and mission staff who will be representing the Northwest Territories at the 2014 Arctic Winter Games in Fairbanks later this month.
Mr. Speaker, in early January 2014, the construction of the Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway was officially started.