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Wally Andersen, Opposition Labrador Affairs, Transportation and Works Critic
and MHA for the District of Torngat Mountains, is calling on Premier Danny
Williams to step in on behalf of students in Labrador and announce funding
for construction of the Mealy Mountain Auditorium in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
"The students of Labrador have been waiting far too long for government to
announce funding for this project," said Andersen. "Funding had been
committed in 2003 by the Liberal government, then the project was deferred
by the Williams government last year. Government should be committed to this
project because it is the right thing to do for the residents of Labrador.
"Another school year will end later this month and the government should
now do the right thing and announce a starting date for this project before
the students go home for the summer. Students all across Labrador will use
this facility to preserve and enhance their unique culture. I have always
held a special place in my heart for the children of Labrador and I firmly
believe that this is a small amount of money that will have a tremendous
impact on Labrador youth."
The proposed Mealy Mountain Auditorium is a 350 seat facility that would
replace the previous theatre that was housed in the old Goose High School
that closed in 2003. Labrador is currently without a performing arts theatre
to accommodate events such as the annual Creative Arts Festival that allows
youth from across Labrador to converge in one location for display of
culture and performing arts.
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