On this Alberta Day at the 2010 Olympic Games, Canadians already have countless reasons to be proud of our athletes. On behalf of the Official Opposition, I’m more than excited to offer a well deserved “congratulations” to our Olympic athletes. A special recognition goes out to Spruce Grove’s Jennifer Heil and Canmore’s Mike Robertson.

These athletes make their respective sports look easy, but their shining Olympic moments are made possible only by hundreds of hours of grueling work in frigid temperatures and many early morning practices.
Athletic ability at the Olympic level takes more than just hard work and commitment, it takes years of sacrifice and a yearning to succeed that surpasses almost anything else.

Alberta’s world class training facilities draw hundreds of athletes from around the world. Thanks to these facilities, we are confident that many more medals will come from the many Canadian athletes who live and train in Alberta.

The heart of an athlete burns night and day for a chance to be the best and to make their country proud. Well done, Olympians! Thank you for inspiring us with your incredible examples of honorable sacrifice, courage, and self-discipline.

David