Jan. 1 is upon us and with it comes hope for a better year.
Yellowknifer asked some residents what they are looking forward to in 2024.
SA国际影视传媒淚SA国际影视传媒檓 just hoping for more happiness after all that Covid stuff,SA国际影视传媒� said Rex Wesstron.
He added that the summer wildfires that ravaged the NWT will hopefully be under control and not pose a threat to the communities again. He witnessed the smoke and flames when he drove along the highway.
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Ruth Johnston said sheSA国际影视传媒檚 wishing for a more positive and better year for everyone, especially for the business community. She was affected by the economic downturn caused by the pandemic and the fires, and she hopes to see more opportunities and growth in Yellowknife.
SA国际影视传媒淚 just hope that 2024 is better than 2023. It was a tough year for everyone, with the fires and everything else. I hope we can recover and thrive,SA国际影视传媒� she said.
Angela Trudeau, an Aurora College student originally from Fort Smith, said she hopes to make it through her office administration program and start a new career. To that effect, she plans to move to Edmonton and find a good job placement.
SA国际影视传媒淚 just really hope to make it through my program and start a better future for myself. I think 2024 will be a great year for me,SA国际影视传媒� she said.
Kelly Pottinger, who has lived in Yellowknife since 1975, is also preparing to move to Alberta and go back to school to study massage therapy. She said sheSA国际影视传媒檚 leaving because of the high cost of living in the NWT.
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Annick Lessard, a member of the francophone community who has lived in Yellowknife for 10 years, said sheSA国际影视传媒檚 looking forward more French services in the city.
SA国际影视传媒淲e are hoping to have some tests done in French for our children, and services are not there, so that would be nice,SA国际影视传媒� she said.
She also said there should be improved support and safety for everyone who was affected by the wildfire evacuation that happened this summer, should a similar situation arise.
SA国际影视传媒淚t was very intense, so hopefully there will be more safety for everyone,SA国际影视传媒� she said. SA国际影视传媒淎nd the city will be more prepared and they learned from the past. And definitely, they can maybe team up more with the government. I hope the Government of Canada will step up more,SA国际影视传媒� she said.
Mayor Rebecca Alty said sheSA国际影视传媒檚 going into 2024 with no expectations, but with optimism and preparedness. She said that past few years have taught her to deal with whatever gets thrown her way.
SA国际影视传媒淚SA国际影视传媒檓 hoping for the best, but getting prepared for anything,SA国际影视传媒� she said.
Alty wants to spend more time with friends and family in the new year, and also catch up on projects that were delayed by the fires in 2023. She said one of the highlights of 2024 could be the completion of the citySA国际影视传媒檚 new aquatic centre, which is expected to open late in the year or in early 2025.
She wishes everyone a happy and healthy new year, and hopes for a better situation around the world.
SA国际影视传媒淚 think itSA国际影视传媒檚 important to be grateful for what we have, and to support each other as a community,SA国际影视传媒� said Alty.
