Edmonton – After spending just a day with the athletes at the 2010 Arctic Winter Games, Alberta Liberal Leader David Swann is proud to say he was a part of this international event hosting nearly as many athletes as the Vancouver Olympics. Thousands of local volunteers gave heart and soul to make this a fabulous sports and cultural event.

Swann had the privilege of presenting numerous medals to well deserving athletes from all across the globe. 

“For Alberta to host the world in a unique event like the Arctic Winter Games is truly special,” Swann says. “Many of these young people will no doubt compete at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.”

More than 2,000 athletes from as far away as Russia and Greenland are participating in the games. Swann says he’s impressed with how wonderfully the City of Grande Prairie, the Winter Games Society and the County of Grande Prairie organized the event.

“Ultimately they are hosting the Olympics on a smaller scale,” Swann says. “It takes attention to detail, dedication, a clear vision and the ability to follow through on that vision. That is what the true Albertan way is all about. To all of the organizers: well done!”

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