Shane Thompson

I thank the Minister for that. I am assuming he is talking about Fort Liard when we talked about it, and not Fort Resolution. I guess my struggle, though, is so basically, until we build a new facility, the community is not going to see a morgue. Is this correct, Mr. Chair?

Thank you, and I thank the Minister for that answer. I think she was pulling on my heartstrings there, saying a library and a pool. It was like old days, with the recreation side of me coming out.

In regard to keeping these funds and putting them into reserves, I have heard in other years that some people have spent the money on other facilities, like a hotel or a store. Are these kinds of projects for this type of money, or should they be looking at other avenues to fund these types of capital projects? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair, and I thank the Minister for that. I realize that we are not building it and renting it back to you, but I want to make sure that we start the process, and I hear that. I have talked to the chief when we were looking at Sambaa K’e, and they jumped all over it. They liked this idea. It helps the community. It is not a lot of money, but it helps them towards what they are trying to do, so it helps build their capacity. I greatly appreciate it. I guess my question was: can the Minister commit to working with me, as well, to make sure we can get that going with the community...

Thank you, Mr. Chair, and I thank the Minister for her answer. Can the Minister explain how this fund works in regard to designated authorities? She talks about a limited relationship with it. With capital, are there special guidelines that these communities have to follow, or are they the similar guidelines that we have for all communities? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

I guess I can save that for the Minister of Infrastructure. In regards to the health centre replacement, the new level A health centre, is there a station being scheduled for Jean Marie? I guess what I am looking for is: how can we work with the community so that they can actually go get the financing to build this facility and lease it back to the government? We had some struggles with Sambaa K’e, and we have had to forego that arrangement, so what arrangements do we need to do to make that happen? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the Minister for his answer. I hope he can still share it with us so that we can help our residents know what is going on. The last part of the Highway No. 1 is the section to Wrigley. There are a number of spots that have limited line of sight there. As well, there are some nice little bits of roller coaster rides. If you want to go on a roller coaster ride, you can go on that road to Wrigley. You guys, we could switch roads, I can tell you that. Can the Minister please advise us what the department is going to do with those sections of roads that are safety...

Yes one more thing. It's on page 41, it's in that part of it. I thank the Minister and look forward to getting that information. Those are all my questions for this department. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

I thank the Minister for that information. My residents will surely enjoy that. Mr. Speaker, as I was driving on this highway, close to Bouvier Creek there is a sign that says "turn," and then, as you are turning, there is another sign that says "slow down to 70 km/hr." We are getting used to it, but a lot of tourists are not. Will the Minister look at this and actually revert the signs to show that you have to slow down as you are turning?

Thank you and I thank the Minister for the commitment to work with the community on that. With the Fort Simpson Territorial Park and site there, I notice we're doing some work with the roadways and it's greatly appreciated, and the signs, but is the department looking at completing the brushing in that area? Because there are certain areas that it's really blocked up. It's the Fort Simpson Territorial Park, it's on page 40. Are they going to be looking at clearing up the brush there so it's clean? It will help eliminate wildlife walking through there. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Mr. Speaker, today I would like to speak about a constituent who recently passed away, Mr. Louis Tsetso. Louis was born in 1957 and spent his entire life in and around Fort Simpson.

Louis was a man of the land. He loved spending as much time as he could on the land. His most desired activity was the spring hunt. He was avid about being on the land in the springtime when everything came to life. His brother George will tell you this was the joy of his life.

Beyond his love for nature, Louis was a craftsman. He has made traditional puzzles composed of 10 pieces or more. These skills were passed...