Contract 400119680 ESTABLISHED • MAY 1975 VOLUME 45 / NO 48, DECEMBER 4, 2019 $1.50 (Tax included) Celebrating 180 Years: St. Andrew’s United Church, New Richmond

Diane Skinner Irvin Meredith, Mariah Allen and Olivia Lynd. NEW RICHMOND: - St. An- drew’s United Church, New Richmond celebrated 180 years since the initial laying of their cornerstone to signify the establishment of the church. This important event oc- curred on St. Andrew’s Day, 1839. On Saturday, Novem- ber 30, the church marked, on the very same date, this im- portant church anniversary. The church was named for the patron saint of Scotland, St. Andrew. Many of the original parishioners were of Scottish heritage so the choice of the name was particularly fitting, and particularly so be- cause the original cornerstone was laid on St. Andrew’s Day. Sharon Mercier McDavid Historically beautiful, this Alice Montgomery with escorted by Bruce Willett. cathedral style church is situ- escort Dwight Coull Photos: Darlene Dimock ated beside the waters of the Chaleur Bay. The land which The very first moderator of weddings. which included many photos Paquet says that it must have the church sits on was do- the United Church of Canada, To celebrate this historic of church members going back been a difficult task 180 years nated by the Doddridge fam- George C. Pidgeon from 1925 milestone, a wonderfully mem- over the years. Some of the ago to lay the cornerstone, but ily. The cemetery beside the to 1926, worshipped at this orable evening was held on vintage fashions were bor- adds that in those days people church is at capacity so the church growing up and there is Saturday, November 30. Alice rowed from the Loyalist Vil- organized working bees and church now uses the Black a plaque on-site honouring Dell tells us that the focus of lage in New Richmond. all helped each other. Cape Cemetery. him. this enchanting evening was Afterwards all were invited, Last Saturday evening this St. Andrew’s United The current minister, Ray the presentation of vintage close to 100 people, to the is exactly what the committee Church, New Richmond, Kraglund, is a retired supply church wear, including wed- parish hall to enjoy some birth- volunteers did, in keeping built in 1839, remains a beau- minister and has come to New ding gowns which were mod- day cake and other refresh- with the church community tiful building in which to wor- Richmond to serve this church elled by members of the ments. The delicious cake was spirit. They helped together, ship. Attached is a lovely community where he is kept church. The “fashions through provided by Café du Village in both behind the scenes and in parish hall where luncheons busy with services, both in the years” was a highlight and Cascapédia-Saint-Jules. It was front, to plan and host a de- and other celebrations can be New Richmond and Hope included a slide show/video a wonderful opportunity to so- lightful and memorable held. Town, including funerals and presentation in the background cialize and reminisce. Kathleen evening.

The committee worked both in front of and behind the scenes. Shown here are Irvin Meredith, Shirley Campbell, Delilah Hardy, Irene Mrs. Peggy Stewart, Rev. Ray Burton, Blanche Fallow, Dwight Coull, Alice Montgomery, Sharon Kraglund and Mrs. Blanche Fallow Woodman, Delina Powell, Bruce Willett and Alice Campbell Dell. preparing to cut the cake. News briefs Percé has a new councillor for the Barachois area Gilles Gagné PERCÉ – Jonathan Côté is the new councillor representing seat number 7 for the Town of Percé. That seat covers the Barachois area. Mr. Côté won the December 1 by-election, receiving 86 bal- lots compared to 40 for former councillor Anita Collin. The third candidate, Guillaume Arbour, did not receive any ballots. One vote was nullified. The participation rate was 38.5%. Out of 330 ad- missible voters, 127 voted. The seat was left vacant earlier this fall Photo: N. Sergerie following the departure of councillor Robert Daniel who left the Daniel Côté and Michel Pouliot broke ground. area to go back to the Montérégie region. Construction is underway at Gaspé Airport Nelson Sergerie GASPÉ - The groundbreaking ceremony for the extension and repair of the Gaspé airport runway Diane Lebouthillier remains was carried out on November 19 in the presence of Gaspé’s Father of Aviation, Michel Pouliot. minister in Trudeau’s cabinet The $9.3 million project consists of adding 1,000 feet to the runway for a total length of 5,500 feet. Ottawa is contributing $3.54 million for the reconstruction of the current runway. Quebec will in- Nelson Sergerie vest $3.58 million, paying 75% of the cost of for the runway extension and new approach equip- OTTAWA: - In her first press conference after being reappointed ment. The Town of Gaspé assumes the difference. to Justin Trudeau's cabinet, Diane Lebouthillier said her first The idea of extending the track is not new. Fifty-three years ago, the project was already on the choice was to remain Minister of National Revenue. table when Lester B. Pearson was prime minister. The Honourable Member for Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine “It will make landing easier for planes. Currently, if the cloud ceiling is below 600 feet, landing does indicated that she did not really have a second choice when ques- not occur. The ceiling will decrease to 250 feet with the extension of the runway and approach equip- tioned by the team responsible for forming the cabinet. ment. (...) With the runway, the Government of Quebec's Challenger ambulance aircraft will now be “I would never have thought in 2015 about having the Rev- able to land virtually at all times,” said Daniel Côté. enue Agency. It was a challenge and a learning experience. What The terminal and parking will be the next step. “We have very preliminary estimates, but before I said to the Prime Minister's people is where do you think I can we communicate them, we will go further. I will tell you within a maximum of three years, maybe two do a job that will be good for Canadians. Everything interests me. years, depending on the openness we have in the programs and the funding we will put in,” says Côté. Of course I have an interest in everything related to the region. That's why I work with my colleagues, “ says Ms. Lebouthillier. Criticized for her work on tax havens, she points out that it is a long process. In fact, the member states that an additional $1 billion has been added to redo the teams in order to fight effec- tively. Regional priorities R E S S O U R C E S M I N É R A L E S On regional priorities, the environment comes at the top of the list. “We can see that this has a major impact in the Gaspésie NACILÉP and the Magdalen Islands. It is a concern for people in the fisheries sector, at the level of oceans and climate change. We see it in the infrastructure files with the erosion of the banks,” she says. Labour files with the shortage of workers “ isn’t science fiction PublicPublic IInvitnvitattionion in the county.” The forest, tourism, and agriculture are also issues that "must continue." The Cap-des-Rosiers lighthouse continues to inspire passion Open House as local elected officials pursue the claims of a restoration of this Canadian heritage. “This is the only commitment I made to work for the region. Ressources minérales Pélican plans to operate a calcium The Cap-des-Rosiers lighthouse will remain open for the next four years. To stay open, there will be jobs. There was an evaluation of carbonate deposit located approximately 15 km northeast of the lighthouse and I am convinced that the lighthouse will survive Murdochville, along Rivière Road (Route G-103), in the MRC of longer than I will!” Haute-Gaspésie. The first council of ministers was held on November 21 in the afternoon. The project will involve the establishment of a processing plant, a port infrastructure, the modification of the ffoorest road and the use of storage areas in the Grande-Vallée sector. PUBLIC NOTICE Tuesday, December 10, 2019 NOTICE is hereby given that at a special meeting that will be etwB een 6:30 pm and 9 pm held at the Town Hall on Monday, December 16, 2019, at 7 p.m., the Town Council will adopt its 2020 budget and its triennial pro- rue S Fain5, Xancrt Eaois Grvier alléeV-ande, gram of fixed assets. MencClar Rine oomville

All taxpayers are invited to attend and, during this meeting, a For additional inffoor tion:ma question period will be held for the taxpayers present and will GarLisa-M agie non : 418-408-0155 or lmgagnon@pescaen .cv om. only concern the budget.

GIVEN at Gaspé, December 4, 2019. A light snack will be offere ed.Lookingg foro wardto meetinggy you. An invitation from David Canuel, Isabelle Vézina, Ressources minérales Pélican President Director of legal services and town clerk

Page 2, December 4, 2019 - Spec Province announces support for two projects in Gaspé area Police report

Nelson Sergerie

GASPÉ: - Investissement Québec is supporting two ex- pansion projects by providing $4.7 million in loans to Mari- nard Fisheries in Rivière-au- Renard and Hôtel Plante in Gaspé. Marinard Fisheries will be able to process 40 million pounds of frozen shrimp from On November 27, the BEI investigators spent many hours trying to under- Greenland within three years, stand what had happened the previous day in the Caplan East house. creating 75 new jobs. Quebec is providing a $ 2.7 million The Quebec independent investigation board (Bureau des enquêtes loan for maturation and thaw- indépendantes - BEI) mandated with conducting investigations into ing equipment. serious incidents involving police officers, sent a team to Caplan “This diversification will on November 27 in order to shed light on an incident that took stabilize current jobs, create place the prior evening. The incident in question involved the 75 new jobs over three years death of a 47-year-old Caplan resident during a Sûreté du and increase our export sales, Minister of the Economy and Innovation Pierre Fitzgibbon Photo: N. Sergerie Québec intervention. not counting our markets in On November 26 at 3:10 p.m. the Sûreté du Québec was Quebec and the United Fitzgibbon, Minister of the shop.” called and informed that a man living in Caplan East was display- States,” says President and Economy and Innovation, at In the Gaspé Peninsula, ing suicidal intentions. The police officers went to the man’s CEO of Marinard, Benoît the announcement on Novem- there are different structures home and installed a security perimeter that included Highway Reeve. ber 18 in Gaspé. devoted to development in 132. The police was able to locate the man and tried to negotiate The expansion of Hotel During the visit to the each of the MRCs. The min- with him. The man exited the house on several occasions some- Plante is in full swing in Gaspé, the Minister of the ister wants to improve them. times with a firearm, while uttering threats at the police officers. downtown Gaspé. The prop- Economy and Innovation took “We will announce in the On one occasion, according to a press release issued by the erty will be expanded to 63 the opportunity to remind spring an upgrade in human BEI, the man fired a shot outside the house. The police officers rooms upon completion and everyone that its department capital and capital finances. initiated a net operation at about 7 p.m. but at 7:04 p.m., the man an indoor pool and spa will be will be merged with In- We will maintain what works shot himself. added as part of the expansion vestissement Québec to create in the regions because other- A net operation, in police jargon, consists of intervening project. Quebec is contribut- a one-stop shop for entrepre- wise we will start from when an individual is isolated and is a threat. Such an operation ing $2 million in loans and a neurs. scratch and we do not want to requires the involvement of a relatively high number of police grant of $100,000 will come Pierre Fitzgibbon wants to do that,” says Fitzbiggon. officers in order to assure the safety of the neighbourhood by from the FAIR program. lessen the procedures in the According to the Minister, setting up a security perimeter. It is carried out to confine the “The fisheries and tourism building of a project: “It is the forestry industry, tourism, suspect and obtain voluntary surrender. sectors are at the heart of the very complicated now at the environment and wind will The BEI is mandating verifying if the preliminary informa- Gaspé economy and represent government. We are talking be the vectors of economic tion, received from the Sûreté du Québec, is valid. Eight investi- the region's main employers. about the environment, work development in the Gaspé gators were sent to Caplan for two days. They started their work With the reform under way at permits, immigration and em- Peninsula. Mr. Fitzgibbon at 8 a.m. on November 27. They were assisted by two forensic Investissement Québec, we ployment - all kinds of per- wants to maintain, even in- technicians from the Quebec City police force. want to exploit the key sectors mits. We want Investissement crease the jobs in his depart- The BEI is also requesting the assistance of witnesses who of the regions,” said Pierre Québec to be the one-stop ment in the region. might have seen something that could be useful in that investiga- tion. Information can be provided through the www.bei.gouv. qc.ca website. For now, the BEI will not release any additional in- Opening of the SQDC in Grande-Rivière formation about that case. It usually takes several weeks or sev- Nelson Sergerie eral months before releasing a report on such incidents. The GRANDE-RIVIÈRE: - The first Sûreté du Québec is not commenting on the case. Gaspesian branch of the Quebec The mission of the BEI consists of investigating cases when Cannabis Society opened on Novem- someone is seriously injured or killed by a shot fired by a police ber 26 in Grande-Rivière. weapon or during his detention during a police intervention. The SQDC is not disclosing its expectations for this 29th branch. ------The public agency has a target to On November 29, Simon Synnott, 39, from Gaspé was sen- have 43 branches open by the end of tenced by Quebec Court Judge Richard Côté to a five-month March. prison term, a two-year probation as well as other conditions. On The goal is to stop the black mar- June 27 the accused had been found guilty of sexual assault and ket with the establishment of the net- assault causing bodily harm. The crime had taken place in Gaspé work at the Quebec level. in December 2015. The accused was arrested in June 2018 and “The Grande-Rivière branch is was not remanded in custody during the court case. At the tine another one that helps us fulfill our of the crime, the victim, a woman, was 22 years old. Mr. Synnott mandate of migrating the black mar- was the manager of the bar La Voûte in Gaspé. ket to the legal market,” says Fabrice Giguère, spokesman for the SQDC. ------The SQDC cannot indicate if The SQDC in Grande-Rivière opened A pedestrian was hit by a car at about 3:10 p.m. on November 28 other branches will be opened in the its doors on November 26. Photo: N. Sergerie in Ristigouche South East. The pedestrian sustained a serious leg region by next March. injury. The paramedics were called and he was rushed to the “We are still working on the network deployment plan. We are in discussion with several munic- hospital. The Sûreté du Québec is conducting an investigation in ipalities in Quebec. I am unable to confirm or deny anything to the region.” order to shed light on the circumstances of this accident. SHOP ONLINE AT THEGASPESPEC.COM

Page 3, December 4, 2019 - Spec player in Canada’s transportation needs related to Lastly, and it might be the most important point, the country’s output and imports. CN’s greed relegates safety to a rank or two below Commentary Since 1995, the management of CN has shown profits. CN has been involved in numerous deadly Gilles Gagné staggering greed for profits, to the detriment of pub- accidents over the last 20 years that were caused lic interest. It has become year in year out the most by negligence and safety flaws. The strike under- profitable railway company in North America. It is lit- taken by yard and train agents was fully justified as erally a machine to print money. In 2018, CN gener- it pertained to safety. Nine CN employees have died ated $4.3 billion in profits, out of revenues of $14.3 over the last two years in the exercise of their du- billion. It represents a yield of 30.2%. How many in- ties. A well-thought CN vestments give an interest rate of 30% legally? It is Obsessed with profits, CN’s management is too very, very rare. often stretching the rubber band until it breaks. Em- privatization would So this profit generating machine is deciding ployees are exhausted and the consequences for have spared Canadians about the transportation priorities of Canada? Some the public could make quite possible another people find it normal but some others rightfully ask tragedy such as Lac-Mégantic’s. many problems questions and criticize the situation, even if the ex- A ride on a VIA Rail train in the Quebec-Windsor The Canadian National Railways strike could propriation of CN’s railroads is not on the agenda of corridor will easily convince you that safety is not have had a significantly less important impact had any political party. CN’s priority. Is it normal to sit in a passenger train the privatization of the transporter been done intel- As CN accumulates profits and hands out top that has taken the siding to make way for a freight ligently in 1995, or if the Canadian government had dividends to its shareholders. Parts of its network train passing at full speed, with cars weighing 130 simply decided at the time to keep ownership that are underutilized. That is not counting the dozens of or 140 tonnes, loaded with various products, includ- public corporation founded 100 years ago, in 1919. lines that were flatly dismantled prior to 1995 to ing oil and chemicals, less than five metres from the Discussions about that privatization started to make the company “sexy” for its privatization. There VIA Rail train? A single broken rail or a broken wheel leak in 1989, after years of rumours. The Progres- again, the public interest was waived because when would create a catastrophe. sive Conservative Party government of Brian Mul- railways were abandoned, the taxpayers paid bil- When used properly, a railway represents the roney gave the go-ahead to the process in 1992 and lions of additional dollars to repair a much-maligned safest land mode of transport. When used wildly the ensuing Liberal Party regime of Jean Chrétien road network, or their battered vehicles. though, it can be risky. It has nothing to do with train made the process concrete in 1995. The current model of CN is appreciated by its crews. The CN way of managing trains follows 40 The fundamental mistake was to sell CN wholly, shareholders, no doubt, but it doesn’t maximize years of deregulation and responsibility shedding the railroad network included. Only the locomotives, users’ services, or potential users. When CN wants from our governments. the cars, some buildings and pieces of land should to make a 30% profit rate on a transport deal with If the CN strike made some people aware of the have been sold. its customers, it leaves behind hundreds or thou- imbalance between an almighty transporter and a The federal government would have been better sands of potential clients that would use the railroad soft government, it was a successful conflict. advised to keep that rail network and make it avail- for a transporter satisfied with a profit rate of 10, 15, It will be interesting to see how Canada’s Trans- able to more than one transporter, CN included of 20 or 25%. That happens at the expense of our road port Minister Marc Garneau will now question CN’s course. Canadian provinces do the same everyday network and the efficiency of our economy. Those pre-strike decision to axe 1,600 employees, consid- with their roads, making them available to numerous transporters unfortunately have no access to CN’s ering that the workers on strike were worried about trucking companies. network. safety issues. If a staff of 24,000 employees was not Had the federal government kept the tracks for- Moreover, the number of places in Canada that enough to operate safely, how will 22,400 workers merly owned by CN, that company, once privatized, can count on the service of two railways is limited. succeed? Yes, we can be worried. would have used them through paying passing The other alternative, most of the time, is CP Rail, If it is hard for now to make up for Brian Mulroney rights but also with the thought that another railway also famous for its high profit rates. and Jean Chrétien’s lack of vision, it is nevertheless company can use them. Average Canadians, those who don’t own CN time for a deep reflection about the safety of our One advantage of that model would have been, shares, pay a high cost for CN’s privatization every transportation mode, all of them. in case of a CN strike, to make that network avail- day. The VIA Rail case is one example. The federal Marc Garneau, a former astronaut who seems able to other transporters to provide essential serv- government “forgot” in 1995 to make sure that VIA lost when dealing with issues located under 10,000 ices, something CN did not do between November Rail would keep a real priority right on the country’s metres in altitude, could redeem himself a bit by 19 and November 26. The population of Canada rail lines. It would have been simpler for the govern- keeping a close eye on CN’s safety practices. He suffers from CN’s enormous power during a strike ment to keep that network but at least, for the peo- could also pass on a couple of messages regarding or a lockout, the power of deciding what circulates ple, making sure that we have an efficient the determination of priorities for the railway. and what doesn’t. passenger transport service would have been rela- During the strike, CN only kept 10% of its trains tively easy. That, too, was waived. running, giving the priority to intermodal transport, The inconvenience for freight transport would or container hauling. CN’s management likely have been minimal and could have been avoided dragged their feet regarding the hauling of propane, completely with the lengthening of sidings where Avoid the as it became a tool to put pressure on the union and trains meet. VIA Rail’s reality is a complete opposite break it, if possible. Canada’s farmers were sort of of that, as that public corporation must deal with a blackmailed. dwindling number of sidings, which multiplies de- crowds The problem with CN since its privatization is that lays, reduces passenger trains’ reliability and, not public entities have very little control over a vital surprisingly, hampers ridership increases.

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Page 4, December 4, 2019 - Spec Arthur Houde, former CHNC owner, dies at 84

Gilles Gagné a bit confused last year but we were more worried about NEW CARLISLE: – Arthur his physical health. We are Houde, the former owner of surprised by the fast progres- CHNC, New Carlisle’s radio sion of Alzheimer’s in his station, died on November 26 case,” adds Mr. Morin. at the Centre d’Accueil in In 2008, in an interview New Carlisle from complica- with SPEC, Arthur Houde tions linked to Alzheimer’s talked about the days when disease. He was 84 years of CHNC was one of the few age. radio stations in Eastern Que- Arthur Houde was the son bec and the Maritimes. The of Charles Houde, a dentist staff would have Christmas who had developed a passion contests and draws and for the radio, enough to found they’d receive ballots from CHNC in 1933. At the time, people living in Prince Ed- it was only the second pre- ward Island, Newfoundland, dominantly French radio sta- the Lower North Shore, New tion in Quebec. CHNC Brunswick and on a few oc- broadcast some English pro- Arthur Houde was invited by then director Francis Rémillard to turn on the switch that made casions from Iceland and grams right from the start an FM radio station of CHNC. Photo: G. Gagné London, England. though and maintained some Because of the “skip” phe- of them in its schedule for ago to revamp the antenna cember 23, 2008, the very niversary of the radio station nomenon, AM radio waves, decades. network. day of CHNC’s 75th anniver- in December 2018. already travelling far during Arthur Houde was literally Arthur Houde was invited sary on the air. “He loved telling stories the night, make leaps to reach raised in the New Carlisle to make the official switch to He was also invited by the about the history of the radio far locations, he said at the radio station, since he was the FM frequencies on De- employees to the 85th an- station. He was starting to be time. born in the building and it was the home of the family for a long time. He studied to Commmmission scolaire Eastern Shores become a technician in elec- Eastern Shores School Board tronics. He took over the management of CHNC in 1975 and was assisted in that PUBLIC NOTICE duty by Réginald Poirier. “Mr. Arthur,” as he was af- Is hereby given, that in accordaannce witthh sections 286 and 287 of the Education Act, the financial statements and independent auditors report for the school fectionately called by some year 2018-20192018 2019 ended d d June J 30, 30 2019 will ill be b deposite d i d aatt the h meeting of tthhe Council of Commissioners of Eastern Shores School Boaarrd on December 17, 2019 at the hour of 9:30 a.m. at the Administrative Center, 40 Mountsorrel, New Caarrlisle, Québec. members of the staff, re- mained in that position until selling the radio station to the Given at New Carlisle, Quebec Margaret-Ann Cooke employees in 2007. At the November 26, 2019 Interim Secretary General time Arthur Houde was 72. FINNANCIAL STATEMENTS 2018-2019 “I remember going to New Richmond in order to sign the STATEMENT OF OPERRAATIONS transaction papers with him FINANCIAL POSITION AND ACCUMULATED SURPLUS and the accountant and I FINANCIAL ASSETS REVENUES could tell that he was sad. He Cash $355,531 MEES operating grant $29,063,252 was very fond of CHNC. It Operating grants receivaabble $4,801,061 Other grants aannd contributions $600,047 was his life. On the way back Finaanncing grant receivable $4,045,861 School taxes $1,706,468 to New Carlisle, he was not School taxes receivable $545,860Tuition a nd otthher fees $128,845 talking and he had a tear in Accounts receivable $1,049,291 Sales of goods and services $172,719 the corner of his eye. I was Other revenues $211,644 Depreciation of deferred contributions - driving and I touched his Acquisition of capital assets $20,152 knee and I told him: “Don’t worry. We will take care of Total of financial assets $10,797,605$10,797,605 Total revenues $31,903,126 the radio station.” He told me later that he was glad to see LIABILITIES EXPENSES the employees taking over,” Short-term loaanns $8,600,000 Educational Activities $11,891,358 remembers journalist Michel Accounts payaabble and accrued liabilities $3,636,710 Educational Support Activities $8,668,024 Morin, who presides over the Deferred Conttrributions - Acquisition of Relaatted Services $2,489,223 workers cooperative that capital assets $712,208 Administraattive activities $2,622,823 bought the radio station. Deferred Revenues $511,930 Activities relaatted to buildings aannd equipment $3,525,225 Employee future benefits provision $2,073,622 Complementaarry Activities $893,697 The employees turned Long-term debt under the responsaabbilittyy Expenses relaatted to the variaattion in the what had occupied the 610 of the school board $50,709 provision for Employee future benefits $100,026 AM and 1150 AM frequen- Long-term debt subject to a promise of graannt $18,108,950 Loss on disposal of capital assets $83,524 cies into an FM radio station Other liabilities $466,176 with half a dozen frequencies Total expenses $30,273,901 to cover the huge territory of Total liabilities $34,160,306 SURPLUS OF THE YEAR $1,629,225 CHNC. That move required Net financial debt ($23,362,701) an investment of close to $350,000 and coincided with NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS efforts to erase the accumu- ACCUMULATED SURPLUS lated debt of CHNC. The co- Capital assets $28,485,190 operative invested again in Prepaid expenses $98,603 Accumulated surplus, beginning of yeaarr $3,591,867 excess of $300,000 two years SlSurplus of fth the yeaarr $1,629,225 Total of non-financial assets $28,583,794

ACCUMULATED SURPLUS $5,221,093 ACCUMULATED SURPLUS END OF YEAR $5,221,093

Hugh Wood, Director General

Page 5, December 4, 2019 - Spec TOURISM: Gaspé Peninsula has excellent performance in 2019

Gilles Gagné you should reserve,” she says. that regard, our improved aer- Joëlle Ross is aware that the ial services in Mont-Joli and CARLETON: – Preliminary Canada-US exchange rate is Gaspé will help,” she under- numbers indicate that the num- one reason Quebecers vacation lines. ber of tourists increased again within the province. Travelling The Regional Tourist Asso- in the Gaspé Peninsula be- to the United States is more ciation is confident to beat the tween May and September in- costly when you take into ac- overall numbers of 2018 this clusively. Up to 535,000 count the exchange rate. year, once the year is over. people came to the Gaspé “The exchange rate and the “The 2018 records are Peninsula during those five weather are big factors ex- 784,000 visitors and spinoffs months, and their presence plaining our success in attract- of $360 million, when we take generated spinoffs of $271 mil- ing tourists in the Gaspé but it into account winter tourism. lion. is not the only factor. People Considering that our May to It was the fourth consecu- are better equipped to travel September attendance was tive record for summer atten- Beautiful weather conditions help in bringing more visitors. when the weather is not so 535,000 people, a tad over the dance. The occupancy rate of Photo: G. Gagné nice. It is especially true when 2018 statistics, we should sur- inns, hotels and motels also We were expecting something were going everywhere in the we are talking about planned pass last year’s number even if reached a record during those like 2017 since 2018 had been world but we were not seeing vacation. You have reserva- we won’t reach 800,000 visi- five months, at 64%. That exceptional. We can’t always them here. We focused some of tions so you go even if it rains. tors,” says Ms. Ross. number was enhanced by a beat records but 2019 was our publicity efforts on them People get proper clothing and Campgrounds were popular higher occupancy rate at the again better than the previous and they are coming now,” they adapt,” she points out. in 2019 with an attendance in- beginning and the end of the year, even if the weather in Au- adds Ms. Ross. Eighty percent of the Gaspé crease of 6%, which is slightly season. For example, gains gust was a little cooler at times. “We are also putting em- Peninsula tourist clientele are above the province-wide in- were made in June, as 50% of Since 2015, we have increased phasis on the fact that if you Quebecers. It used to be more crease. the rooms were filled in the re- the number of visitors by 22%. are coming to the Gaspé Penin- than that but the Regional The Regional Tourist Asso- gion, a 1.7% hike compared to It is a lot,” explains Joëlle sula in July or August, better Tourist Association and some ciation management is also 2018. Ross, director general of the reserve your lodging in ad- of its members have worked to glad about the results of the ad- Moreover, the occupancy Gaspé Peninsula Regional vance, even if the occupancy improve the proportion of in- vertisement campaign sur- rate records of July and August Tourist Association (ATR). rate is not 100%. Yes, there is ternational visitors. It is a long- rounding the 90th anniversary were also beaten, with 81% “Before 2015, we had de- room still but depending on the term effort, says Joëlle Ross. of the Gaspésie Tour. The road and 85% respectively, a 4% clined a bit. We realized that moment, if you don’t want to “The foreign clientele come around the Peninsula was improvement since 2015. we were not getting many sleep in your car or in a place here when it is their second or opened in 1929 over its whole “It was a very good season. youth (young adults). They where you didn’t want to go, third trip to Quebec, usually. In length.

CASA EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Kim Harrison ...... Ashley Renouf Position: Development Officer Position: Administrative and Communications Agent for 5 years Currently I am CASA's Development Officer, meaning I I love being able to help and give work with CASA management, back to our communities! staff and partners to develop and Ashley is from Good Ole’ Carlisle! design new activities and Ashley’s honesty is one of her best programs for the community. qualities. She never holds back whether There is no “typical” day at the office; you want to hear it or not. Ashley is a work can range from writing action plans multi-tasker who works in many different areas and project applications, to meeting with partners of CASA, from greeting you at the front desk, CASA communications and brainstorming with staff. What I like about my job is that I get to (designing ads, social media), supporting CASA staff and the Linda take great ideas and help transform them into programs that will as- LeMore Brown Foundation. sist the community. I am lucky to work with incredibly dynamic people, Ashley’s free time is dedicated to her family, as she says “family time is so there is never a shortage of ideas to choose from! the best time.” Her guilty pleasure is sweets, lots and lots of sweets! In my free time I enjoy the outdoors, there is nothing like a hike up a mountain or a walk on the beach to clear your mind. I’m now grateful You don’t always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to to be living in the very town I grew up in, with my parents around the breathe, trust, let go, and see what happens." - Mandy Hale corner...... and my two sons free to roam as they please...... Madelyn Hayes Shannon Marsh

...... Position: Senior Wellness Position: Youth/Employment Coordinator for 10 years Coordinator for 9 years I like getting together with all the I know and see the challenges our wonderful people I've met youth face and I get the opportunity through the Wellness Centres to help change those situations with and seeing all of the preparation guidance and support. come together. Shannon's job allows her to keep "in tune" When Madelyn isn't preparing, with the community and be involved with the researching trivia or calling individuals for youth. She works specifically with a group of young adults on a daily the nine senior Wellness Centres CASA has to offer, she is ON basis providing them support and guidance in obtaining set goals and THE ROAD! No matter what activity or event is happening within objectives. Shannon also serves the community by helping individuals CASA, we can always count on Madelyn to lend a helping hand. with resumes and job searching. She is super organized and a quick thinker which is just a few of the great qualities Madelyn has to offer. Shannon's passion for our community to thrive and her positivity are two major strengths she brings to the CASA team. You'll often find Madelyn enjoys spending time outdoors but also likes to relax by Shannon combing the beach for sea glass or on the softball field! watching TV. Her guilty pleasure is chocolate! "The cure for anything is salt water - Sweat, Tears or the SEA!" "BE YOUR OWN HERO"

Page 6, December 4, 2019 - Spec TOURISM INDUSTRY Reflections System to determine level of by services available in English

Diane Skinner Flowers Gilles Gagné CARLETON: – The Commit- tee for Anglophone Social Ac- Be Prepared tion (CASA) and the Gaspé Peninsula Regional Tourist “It’s the most wonderful time of the year Association are working on an With the kids jingle belling initiative that will lead to the And everyone telling you be of good cheer. development of a classifica- It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” tion system in order to deter- mine the capacity of a It’s the most wonderful time of the year! So says the tune first business to serve visitors in sung by Andy Williams in 1963. The song describes the wonder- English. ful activities that we associate with Christmas time. These include The members of the Re- visits from friends, sledding, sharing stories, parties and roasting gional Tourist Association will marshmallows, however, there can be a downside to this season receive a survey this winter and that is driving. During the summer if your vehicle breaks asking them to determine their down it can be a problem, but in the cold weather and storms of level of English and to express winter it can be a matter of life and death. their needs, if they want to im- Just in case this should happen, having an emergency kit can prove their skills. make a huge difference. You can buy kits already packed with The mandate to prepare the Dave Felker of Rural Project. Photo: Courtesy of Dave Felker survey and the follow-up on some items or you can make your own. A kit should include a set this initiative has been of reflective triangles. These can be purchased through Ama- ganizations can use as inspira- ATR’s director general Joëlle awarded to Rural Project, the zon.ca for $39.99 and include three triangles to place around your tion, the Alberta Réseau de Ross supports the initiative consulting firm founded by vehicle to warn other drivers that your disabled car is there. A développement économique et with enthusiasm. Jennifer Hayes and her hus- d’employabilité, which has al- “We don’t know what will quality set of jumper cables may come in handy if your battery is band, Dave Felker, of Shi- ready carried out the same be the participation rate in the needing a charge. You should include a powerful flashlight and gawake. kind of venture in order to first year of the survey, be- do not forget to check the batteries in it at the beginning of the “One of the primary con- provide services to French vis- cause we often see that our winter season. A bag of sand or kitty litter can be just what you cerns of the English-speaking itors. members don’t answer to ours need to gain traction if you are spinning your tires on ice. A small visitors coming to Quebec is “Our next steps will be to but I am quite sure that after shovel would be helpful if you get stuck in a snowdrift. Of course, that they don’t think they will get a branding and get the sur- the first year, when some busi- you should always travel with a spare tire, a jack and a lug wrench. be served in English. I am vey out. There are 700 mem- nesses will wonder why they It may be helpful to keep a warm blanket in the car particularly if originally from Ontario and bers at the ATR (Regional don’t have the colour code you are travelling with children. Some people choose to include before coming here, I had mis- Tourist Association of the pertaining to English services, bottled water and granola or protein bars, but I am hoping that conceived the kind of services Gaspé Peninsula) and that is they will answer the second none of you end up stuck for that long, however, it can happen. I would get,” explains Dave where we are going,” he says. time around,” she says. Being ready for any eventuality is a positive thing. Felker. Stay in touch with your family. Make sure that your cell phone The classification or cod- is charged, particularly so if you are heading out in a storm. Let ing system will give tourists a your family know where you are going and message them when good idea of the type of Eng- you arrive. lish services they will receive If you happen to be involved in a collision and not a break- when they come to the Gaspé down, there are a few things to keep in mind. Stay calm and look Peninsula. There will be a around. If you are injured, stay put. Call for help. Call 911 if any- green code for a business ASSET-BASED 3PL  one has injuries or if the damage to your vehicle is substantial. whose staff and documenta- Powered by Integrity. Driven to be Different. This is important to do if you suspect the other driver is impaired. tion are fully bilingual, for ex- If it is safe to move your vehicle, try to pull over to the side of the ample. The yellow code will road or into a driveway, if accessible. Never admit fault. Never be given to a business able to provide services in English, [email protected] make any promises to pay for any damages to the other person’s shipENERGY.com | 1-866-530-9555 car or truck. You may not be thinking clearly or you may even be but with an incomplete docu- mentation. in shock. Of course, contact your insurance company as soon as The orange code will be you are able to. For this it might be helpful to record information given to a business having a Around the World on your phone or even snap a few photos. Jot down the time and difficult time providing serv- at Family Ties date, where it occurred, your speed and particularly the road con- ices in English, but still able to ditions. get by. A grey code will go to We all hope that we never need to access our emergency kits a business that is 100% Seniors, come fly around the world with us! or report an accident, but being prepared is vital. Since it is the French. Most Wonderful Time of the Year consider assembling or buying an “The second part of the This month we will be vising: emergency car kit for someone you love. It would be an essential survey will identify the busi- South Africa with Leonard Jordaan and thoughtful gift. ness with an interest in im- proving their services in Join us for an interacve presentaon and English. They will be asked to to taste typical food from this country. determine the kind of service Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 VILLAGE they want to improve,” adds Real Estate Agency Dave Felker. 1:00­3:00 PM Those services could be Suzanne Landry Family Ties Kitchen CERTIFIED REAL ESTATE BROKER AEO the translation of documenta- 418-752-0792 tion, and training to improve [email protected] written or spoken English. Please RSVP to Melissa at Family Ties, www.suzannelandry.ca CASA and the Regional 418­752­7265 by Tuesday, December 10th, 2019. Tourist Association will then Friendly bilingual service This project is funded in part by the Government of from Matapedia to Port Daniel choose how to fill those needs. Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program 19 years experience There is a model that both or-

Page 7, December 4, 2019- Spec Gespeg: Difficult reform of the electoral code

Nelson Sergerie speak on behalf of others. Em- ployees are bullied but they do GESPEG: - Members of the not want to talk because they Micmac Nation of Gespeg are are afraid for their jobs.” criticizing the lack of trans- Band Council spokesperson parency on the reform of the Terry Shaw denied the allega- electoral code. tions. "The director general did Nathalie Basque, who initi- not have any complaints. Of ated the movement, represents course, there are frictions for some 250 members who de- some people. The work envi- mand, among other things, a ronment for some may have constant presence of council- been a bit more difficult. Yes, lors representing members liv- it happened, but bullying as ing outside Gespeg, elected such: no," says the spokesman officials who are not adminis- for the Band Council. trative directors, and an ac- Former head Manon Jean- count of the activities of the Councillor and spokesman Terry Shaw. notte says the opposite. Jean- council. Photo: N. Sergerie notte resigned last February for According to Ms. Basque, the code in order to organize to decide this issue. "The coun- review will be made to revise family reasons. In a statement the Band Council refuses to ex- elections early in 2020. Their cil takes the responsibility to this practice to avoid conflicts sent to The Gaspé Spec fol- plain to the members why they mandate was extended in order see the members and provide of interest, without concrete lowing the Band Council press disagree to these electoral code to reform the electoral code. them with proposals. In the commitment contrary to what conference on November 22, changes. The mandate must, in theory, short term, we want to adjust some members claim. Manon Jeannotte stated that “We feel reluctance. A lot. end in December. these elements before finaliz- Is there intimidation on the she believes the press release They (the band council?) were The current code provides ing the code, but it will happen Gespeg board and administra- contains false allegations re- asked to work with the lawyer for one advisor per 100 mem- with the members. It will have tion? It is difficult to get a clear lated to a political vendetta. who was working on the code bers. With 1,500 members, the to be approved by the mem- picture on the issue. For the former head, it is change. We feel that there is no next election would be on a bers,” says council advisor and Ms. Basque says that there more than necessary to hold willingness,” states Ms. base of 15 councillors and a spokesperson Terry Shaw, who is, indeed, in the administra- elections in order to have a Basque who is a member who leader, while the current coun- does not want to speculate on tion. "There were notices and council that wants to adopt lives in the Quebec City area. cil has eight councillors. what will be proposed. letters asking members not to good governance. The Gespeg Band Council The outgoing council says Currently, a councillor can wants to regulate the details of it wants to refer to its members hold a job within the Nation. A

Fallout from CN strike Grain inspector trainee could last several weeks Baie-Comeau, Quebec Salary: $46,233 to $65,279 Gilles Gagné Lévesque. The windmill blades are “So it will probably take made in Gaspé by LM Wind The Canadian Grain Commission seeks NEW RICHMOND: – The two to three weeks before a Power and they are trucked to CN strike, which took place normal cycle is restored. Ce- New Richmond because the candidates for Grain Inspector Trainee between November 19 and ment will be impacted more at line east of Caplan is under re- positions at its Baie-Comeau service centre. November 26 inclusively, will the outset and I don’t think we pair. Cement also has to be Successful candidates will take part in a have consequences on the rail- will recuperate all the traffic trucked to New Richmond and 4-year development program to qualify as way traffic in the Gaspé lost,” he adds. Nouvelle before being trans- grain inspectors. Peninsula for a minimum of “Regarding windmill ferred into railcars. two to three weeks, according blades, it delayed the (incom- The woodchip traffic out of Job duties include: to Luc Lévesque, director gen- ing empty) train by a week, a the Temrex sawmill in Nou- eral of the Gaspésie Railway week-and-a-half, but we velle was not affected by the • Taking part in on-the-job training and a Society, the operator of freight should not be too affected. We strike because the line east of working practicum trains between Matapedia and will make up for the lost time Rivière-du-Loup is manned Caplan. in December,” states Luc by people from another union • Working in an industrial environment The cement traffic deliv- Lévesque. than the Teamsters. The Mont- • Sampling, inspecting and grading grain ered by the Port Daniel plant The difference between ce- Joli crews were therefore not • Maintaining records and compiling reports is the most affected because ment and windmill blade on strike. The woodchips are the turnaround of railcars is trains is that cement leaves the delivered to the Rivière-du- Apply by December 31, 2019. A complete off its normal pace, points out New Richmond silo installed Loup paper mill. description of the Grain Inspector Trainee Mr. Lévesque. for McInnis Cement on a daily “As for the lumber traffic position and how to apply is available on “For example, one of basis, while windmill blade (coming from Temrex too), www.jobs.gc.ca. McInnis Cement’s clients op- trains leave New Richmond the traffic is slow since the erates a siding with a capacity every second week, which summer so the loss is not too 1-800-853-6705 or (514) 607-1373 or provides some wiggle room important on that side,” con- of 15 cars maximum. We send (514) 360-7772 ext. 242 them two series of 10 to 15 for the delivery. cludes Mr. Lévesque. TTY: 1-866-317-4289 cars weekly to allow them www.grainscanada.gc.ca enough time to unload without saturating their siding. When CN stopped, the deliveries there stopped too and then CN showed up with 45 cars in one shot. Of course, it jammed in the freight yard before its de- livery. Imagine that scenario repeated with thousands of clients,” explains Mr.

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Obituaries

MACKENZIE: Warren William James MILLER: Ivan Lawrence Warren William James MacKenzie, born in Shi- Born January 30, 1926, in Sunny Bank, Gaspé, gawake, Quebec, on May 3, 1931, passed away peace- Quebec, and passed away September 23, 2019, in ASTLES: Mary Elizabeth fully at the Centre d’hebergement in New Carlisle on Sherwood Park, Alberta. April 8, 1939 - October 11, 2019 September 25, 2019, at the age of 88. Ivan was the seventh child of ten born to Ernest It is with great sadness that we announce the pass- Predeceased by his parents Earl MacKenzie (1983) Stillman Miller and Elma Phyllis Miller. Ivan and Vi ing of Mrs. Mary Beth Astles (née Hocquard) on Oc- and Annie Young (1988), his sister Iona Beebe (2005) ginia were married in Edmonton, Alberta, on June 30, tober 11, at the age of 80. and his brothers Colin (2006) and Elwyn (2003). He 1970. She is survived by her husband Raymond Astles, leaves to mourn his beloved wife Edith MacMillan, He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Virginia; her children Dean and Sandy and her five grandchil- their son Warren, his sisters Shirley Williams (Mon- in-laws Doreen Long (Hal Kitchen) and Norman dren Amber, Cody, Ryan, Gabriel and Isabelle. treal) and Sheila Hocquard (Paspebiac) and many (Helen) Blue; as well as many nieces; nephews; other Mary Beth was a sister to the late Billy and Wilfred nieces, nephews and friends. relatives; and friends. Hocquard and is survived by her third brother, Jim The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Septem- Ivan enjoyed life - family and friends were very Hocquard. ber 30 at St. Paul’s Anglican Church. Donations to important. The places he loved most were the Gaspé Mary Beth was an active community volunteer in his memory may be given to St. Paul’s Memorial and the Jasper mountain area. He was a longtime New Carlisle, a beloved friend, wife, mother and Fund or to the Linda LeMore-Brown Foundation. member of the Belvedere Golf and Country Club in grandmother who will be dearly missed by all. Strathcona County and also the Royal Canadian Le- The funeral service was held on October 25 at St- gion. His memorial service was held on October 19, Andrew’s Anglican Church in New Carlisle. The fam- PURCHASE YOUR ily would like to thank everyone for their kind 2019. Cremation has taken place and he will be in- messages, donations of food, friendly visits and their ANNOUNCEMENT ONLINE AT terred in the Mausoleum at the Edmonton Cemetery. generous contributions to the Linda Lemore Brown THEGASPESPEC.COM Foundation, St. Andrew’s Memorial Fund or an asso- thegaspespec.com ciation of their choice.

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MEMBER OF MILLER: Austin In Memory In loving memory of my husband who passed Thank you away November 8, 1991. What would I give to clasp his hand, The family of the late Warren MacKenzie His happy face to see. wishes to thank all those who supported them To hear his voice and see his smile, during his hospitalization and funeral with That meant so much to me. special thanks to the staff and doctors at the Your loving wife, Mary. Maria hospital and the Centre d’hebergement in New Carlisle. Thank you to Catherine But- tle for her professionalism in handling the fu- neral arrangements; to Rev. Joshua Paetkau; to organist Lois Hayes and to the choir. We espe- cially appreciated having niece Doreen (MacKenzie) Johnston travel from Port Lambton, Ontario and kindly consent to pres- ent the eulogy. Also happy to have Phillip MacDonald and his wife Kathy from Cross Creek, New Brunswick, attend the funeral. Calls, cards, messages of condolence and do- nations of food were appreciated as were do- nations to St. Paul’s Memorial Fund, the Linda LeMore-Brown foundation or a charity of their choice. JEAN: Lionel 1928 - 2009 May Warren rest in peace with the loved My Pappy ones who have gone before him. Clearly not a “fashionable” man The MacKenzie Family Wearing the same old button-up shirts every day, A face that seemed to be slumping daily. RENOUF: Hughie Eyes that seemed as heavenly as heaven itself. In loving memory of a dear father, father-in-law, Thank You In his presence, you noticed immediate safety. grandfather and great-grandfather who passed away Sincere thanks to former students, former You’d often find him in a rocking chair, 15 years ago, December 3, 2004. parents and friends and acquaintences for the Slowly rocking his days away, Your end came sad and sudden, “welcome back” greetings. I have received vis- Focused on a bright coloured wheel No time to say goodbye, its, telephone calls and greetings in public. It That spun on the television. You were gone before we realized, is most humbling and greatly appreciated. We see this wheel now, and we are unsure how to feel. And only God knows why. Eurda Hoorweg-Lodge You’d head into the house, There will always be a heartache, New Carlisle, Quebec And immediately hear Bob Barker. And often a silent tear, He always spoke very loudly, But always precious memories, Since the volume was at its maximum. Of the days when you were here. When he wasn’t watching the wheel being spun, Those special years will not return, Since 1846 The New Carlisle His eyes wandered towards a hummingbird When we were all together, Funeral Association That would be near his bright red and yellow feeder. But with the love that is in our hearts, extends sympathy to the family of Once they were out and about, all you heard. You will walk with us forever. Arthur Houde Was the subtle chirps of one bird. Sadly missed and always remembered by your Walking to his home is now deafening, son Robert, daughter-in-law Glenna, grandsons Troy Hit by a storm of emotions: (Sheryl), Trevor (Jessica) and grandchildren Hayden, Sadness, happiness, most often pure joy. Joseph and Mariah. The slightest things bring back all the memories. Even the look of one oddly shaped toy, Classic Or the shine of a new loonie, that he loved to share With whichever grandchild that was there that day. Memorials PHOTO Four Generations Christmas Foragewas always his favouriteMoreau holiday. Inc. QUALITY For him it wasn’t the gifts, of Monument Craftsmen Or the food that made418-392-9501 it enjoyable, He loved having his whole family under one roof. When submitting a photo for HIGHEST QUALITY - BEST PRICES When everyone was together, this page, please send in a His smile seemed to be bigger and brighter than the sun. digital photo (.jpg) to MONUMENTS, MARKERS, CEMETERY LETTERING, He often appeared to radiate happiness. [email protected]. LASER DESIGNS AND PORTRAITS He is somebody you could never not miss, SALES REPS: Somebody who shared all the love he had, You can also send your Somebody that I am glad photo by mail or drop it off Albert Burton - New Richmond 418-391-6526 I had the chance to spend six short years with. at the office. Steven Imhoff - New Carlisle 418-752-6041 By: Tori Fournier (Granddaughter) Ten years have passed, always loved and never Alexis Normandeau - St. Jules 418-759-3270 forgotten. Gertie, children and grandchildren.

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Page 10, December 4, 2019 - Spec COAST ROUND-UP: $5 per week COAST ROUND-UP CLASSIFIED: $6 per week

office will be closed from 132 West, Hope Town, 418- her table at the Christmas Christmas concert beginning at COAST ROUND-UP December 21 to January 5. 752-5838. Bazaar at the Gilker Residence 7 p.m. Practices for children from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. will be held at 6:30 p.m. on De- BARACHOIS: NEW CARLISLE: More new items in her porce- cember 5 at the 50+ club. If YORK: Legion Branch 261 Royal Canadian Legion lain jewellery and greeting you would like to donate your York River Every Monday: The Royal December 7: Annual Christ- cards for the season. talent and perform, please call Seniors’ Club Canadian Legion, Branch 261, mas gift bingo beginning at 7 Kelly Cochrane at 418-392- December 7: The York River will be having a money bingo p.m. NEW RICHMOND: 6870. Welcome to all. FADOQ Seniors’ Club will be at 7 p.m. at the Legion. 18+ December 14: Christmas St. Andrew’s December 13: There will be a hosting its annual Christmas only. dance featuring Tammy Adams United Church jam session open to all musi- Supper and Dance. 5 p.m. for Every Thursday: Cards and beginning at 8 p.m. $10 per December 20: Bring your cians and spectators at the cocktails and supper at 6 p.m. games from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. person. Limited tickets avail- family and friends to enjoy the club. Doors open at 7 p.m and Music to follow. $20 per person Free. For more information, able. Call 418-752-6799. singing of all your favourite tra- entertainment begins at 7:30 with club members receiving a contact Lloyd Roussel at 418- December 15: BREAKING ditional Christmas Carols be- p.m. Free admission and can- $15 refund at the door. 645-3700 or 418-645-2786. NEWS: Santa will be at the ginning at 7 p.m. (Alternate teen service on site. December 7: Supper and New Carlisle Legion from 1 storm date, December 21). DOUGLASTOWN: Kitchen Party. Club sandwiches p.m. to 3 p.m. Please contact Gail Martin Har- CASCAPEDIA-ST-JULES: Community Centre and hot chicken will be served. rison at 256martinh@ Book Room Tuesdays: Zumba from 7-8 $12 per adult and $6 for chil- NEW CARLISLE: gmail.com or call 418-392- Every Wednesday: The book p.m. $10/class. Resumes Janu- dren underCANCELLED 11 years old. Take Christmas Bazaar 2725 if you would like to regis- room is now closed until Janu- ary 7, 2020. outs from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sit- December 8: Christmas ter a performance for the ary 8. For more information, December 5: Discover our tings beginning at 5 p.m. Music Bazaar for St. Andrew’s Angli- evening. call Kathleen at 418-392-4896. board games or bring your own with local talent will begin after can Church from 9 a.m. to 2 beginning at 5 p.m. Families the supper. p.m. at the New Carlisle Town NEW RICHMOND: UNITED CHURCH welcome. Free Hall. Anyone wanting a table, Richmond Manor December 7: Cookie making PORT DANIEL: please contact Agnes at 418- Christmas Bake Sale Sunday, December 8 beginning at 9 a.m. Activity led Three Star 752-7192. December 7: Richmond Worship with Anglicans in by grandparents for children. Golden Age Club Manor will be having a bake Port Daniel at 10 a.m. Come and make holiday treats. Every Wednesday: Pétanque NEW CARLISLE: sale from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bilingual activity. Free. Max 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. Cost $3. Come Gilker Residence at 196 Blvd Perron O, New children. and join the fun and learn a Christmas Bazaar Richmond. Assorted baked ANGLICAN December 8: Come and join new game! December 7: Christmas goods for everyone to enjoy us for a community breakfast December 7: Members and Bazaar at the Gilker Residence over the holidays. CHURCH and Chrismas market. Break- guests Christmas party. from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. OF CANADA fast starting at 8 a.m. Voluntary Everyone is welcome. Support CASCAPEDIA-ST-JULES: Sunday, December 8 contribution: $8 adult, $4 child SHIGAWAKE: our local artisans as well as the Royal Canadian Legion New Richmond (5-11) From 9 a.m. to noon, Community Centre Gilker Residence by attending Br. 172 come and encourage your local December 31: New Year’s this Christmas Bazaar. The Royal Canadian Legion, 3 p.m. Holy Eucharist artisans. To reserve a table Ball beginning at 8 p.m. $12 Branch 172, meets monthly New Carlisle please call 418-368-0288. per person. Light lunch served, NEW CARLISLE: every third Saturday at the 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist December 13: This month’s 18+, DJ (Mark Dea). 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Page 11, December 4, 2019 - Spec Caribou of the Gaspé

“We all have a responsibility to protect endangered species both for their sake and for the sake of future generations.”

Diane Skinner

In 1984, the caribou of the Gaspé Peninsula were determined to be a threatened species. The threat- ened species has declined in numbers and is likely to become endangered in the future. It is estimated that there are fewer than 200 left, although some estimates are as low as 75 on the Gaspé. The cari- bou live on the Chic-Choc and McGerrigle Moun- tain Range in the Gaspé Provincial Park. It is the only herd of this species still living south of the St. Lawrence River. At one time the caribou were plentiful and could be found all over Eastern Canada. Histori- cally, Indigenous people hunted them but with ut- most respect. They used all parts of the animal: meat, bones, skin, antlers, fat and pelts. These hunts did not cause the caribou to decline signifi- cantly in numbers. The arrival of the Europeans in the 19th century was disastrous for these ani- mals. The new hunters were looking only for pelts and discarded all the rest of the animal. They hunted with firearms so the caribou were killed in

great numbers. Photo: SEPAQ By 1940, the number of caribou had dropped to an estimated 1,500. A ban was enacted which They love to feed on lichen which grows on mature tainty. They are rightly considered a species at risk. prohibited the hunting of any caribou. Today their trees. In 2018, wildlife agents in the Gaspé investigated natural predators include black bears and coyotes. Currently the ban on hunting caribou continues a shocking death. A caribou was found eviscerated. The clear cutting of trees in some areas has and the number seems to be stable, though small. This was about 30 km south of Sainte-Anne-des- also contributed to the decline of the caribou. Their continued existence on the Gaspé is not a cer- Monts in the Gaspésie Provincial Park. A hunter dis- covered the animal and reported it. The antlers and fur were still present; however, the body had been Teachers’ Guide ripped apart and the organs removed. The wildlife agent stated that he was shocked at the scene and Comprehension: commented that “every caribou counts.” 1. Where are caribou found on the Gaspé? The penalties for killing a caribou is a fine of up 2. What parts of the caribou do indigenous people use? to $20,000. The slaughter of this animal appears to 3. Who are the natural predators of the caribou? have been by a human and is out of the norm for 4. Tell about the shocking death of a caribou in the Gaspésie Provincial Park in 2018. hunters. Hunters are usually very respectful of ani- 5. What caused the huge decline in caribou herds beginning in the 19th century? mals and are well aware that the caribou is a threat- Vocabulary: Define these words: ened species. There is a phone line where you can Prohibited, lichen, eviscerated anonymously contact the Ministry about poaching. Extras: The number is 1-800-463-2191. The agent adds that someone somewhere saw or heard something and Research and compile a list of animals which are native to the Gaspé Peninsula. Include birds and that information would be welcome. It is never too sea life. Try to determine if any of them are threatened or endangered. late to do the right thing.

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