Kremlinology: Games edition

2004:

Premier Danny Williams today officially launched the 2004 Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games in Marystown. The event, which runs from August 7-14, includes over 1,400 athletes, coaches and managers from all regions of the province, along with participating athletes from St. Pierre and Miquelon. The premier was joined by Paul Shelley, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation; Sam Synard, Chair of the Host Committee; Bill Matthews, MP for Random - Burin - St. George's, and Clyde Jackman, MHA for Burin - Placentia West.

2006:

Media representatives are advised that Premier Danny Williams will officially open the Labrador Winter Games in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, 7:00 p.m. at the E. J. Broomfield Arena, Sunday, March 12.

2007:

The Honorable Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, Danny Williams, will officially open the 2007 Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador Winter Games today, Friday, February 16. The opening ceremonies will take place in the gymnasium at Corner Brook High School at 5:00 p.m.

2008:

The Honourable Danny Williams, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, along with the Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, will attend the closing ceremonies of the 2008 Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games.

2010 (A):

Williams travelled to Vancouver to join a Newfoundland and Labrador delegation at the Olympics. The government sponsored about 90 musicians, actors and other artists to participate in the cultural component of the games.

Williams said he cannot speak highly enough of how Vancouver hosted the games.

2010 (B):

The Honourable Terry French, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, will be in Happy Valley-Goose Bay on Sunday, March 7, to officially open the 2010 Labrador Winter Games. Minister French will be joined by the Honourable John Hickey, Minister of Labrador Affairs, and the Honourable Patty Pottle, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs. The event takes place at the E.J Broomfield Memorial Arena, beginning at 7:00 p.m.