Inside this week Chandler’s SEGA Chamber of Commerce agrees St. Lawrence Coalition to challenge is now open for seniors with minimum wage increase Corridor Resources permit

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PASPEBIAC SPORTS CENTRE: $8.1 million centre to be completed on time and within budget

Gilles Gagné

PASPEBIAC: – Paspebiac’s new sports centre will be completed on time, at the end of April or the beginning of May, and within the planned budget of $8,135,000. Call- ing it an “arena”, as it is often referred to, would be a mis- take, considering the scope of the activities that will be available in the building. Almost six months after the commencement of con- struction in August, the sports centre is almost 60% com- pleted and needs only three more months of work to reach inauguration time, scheduled for the end of April or beginning of May. “We call it a sports centre because the building will be used year-around. The rink will be used for hockey in the winter, but there will be a Photo: G. Gagné multi-purpose room for gym- nastics, dance and combat Young figure skaters and hockey players, joined by a few dignitaries, took part in the first official face-off at the new sports cen- sports. In the summer, the tre. The puck was dropped in a small hole and will remain buried there for the duration of the sports centre's life. rink space will host indoor soccer, tennis and bad- ball, with a six inch short- “The stands will seat 801 ability of several exit doors,” town of Paspebiac’s size. We minton,” points out Paul Lan- coming. Well, now, we have spectators, while slightly he points out, notably show- asked the government to con- glois, director general of the a place in Paspebiac that can more than 100 standing spots ing the east side exit that is as sider the type of support re- Town of Paspebiac. handle any of the provincial will be available behind the wide as a large garage door. ceived by Quebec City for the “There is more. A few federations’ norms regarding seats. Another 100 seats will The sport centre is being construction of the Vidéotron years ago, when the towns in those sports,” adds Mr. Lan- be located in the restaurant built by a Gaspesian firm, Centre. Proportion-wise, de- the Bay of Chaleur area ap- glois. area, and a lodge will house LFG Construction, in part- spite the size of the Quebec plied to host the Jeux du The building will have six some more people. We are nership with Honco, a sup- City building, it put way less Québec (Quebec Games), locker rooms, another factor talking about a capacity of plier of siding based near strain on their municipal part of the reason behind the that was missing in the Que- 1,050 to 1,100 people for Quebec City. The Town of budget than our new building refusal of our bid was that we bec Games bid, because of hockey games,” says Mr. Paspebiac received a Quebec is putting on our budget, but didn’t have proper gymna- the necessity to have rooms Langlois. government grant covering our request to get more than sium height in our schools for for males and females. There The capacity will be in- 50% of the building’s con- a 50% support was filed at volleyball, basketball and a will also be a locker room for creased for shows, where struction cost. the end of May 2012, just be- couple of events in gymnas- referees only, who will be 1,500 people, maybe 1,800 “We asked for a higher fore the beginning of the tics. Carleton gymnasiums, able to reach the ice using can fill the place. “The num- percentage, considering that a Cont'd on page 2 were almost OK for basket- their own access. ber is dictated by the avail- $4 million loan is a lot for a SEGA is now open for seniors

Thierry Haroun

CHANDLER: – The Geriatric External Service Unit was in- augurated on January 12 by Regional Minister, Sébastien Proulx. The building (1,450 square metres) is located between the CLSC and Chandler Hospital on Monseigneur Ross Street. The total investment is valued at $4.5 million which was en- tirely paid for by the Québec Photo: T. Haroun Government. Chandler town hall. “The SEGA is a unique Photos: T. Haroun service on the Gaspé Penin- sula. It offers many services, Rita Whittom. A slight tax increase such as treatment, readapta- themselves or be transported. gram,” adds Chantal Duguay. tion and evaluation, to seniors All in all, a team of 30 ex- Currently, some 100 seniors in Chandler in 2017 over 65 faced with a loss of perts are on hand to take care from the Percé Rock MRC, autonomy,” explains, the ex- of patients, such as auxiliary with an average age of 78, Thierry Haroun general administration (14.1%) ecutive director of Gaspésie nurses, nurses, doctors, social benefit from the SEGA serv- and transportation, such as Integrated Health and Social workers, physiotherapists and ices and that number should Chandler: – According to the snow blowing and asphalting Services Center, Chantal ergotherapists, for example. double in the near future as 2017 budget adopted by the (11.8% or $1.2 million). The Duguay, “Let’s not forget that There’s rental equipment the services will be available Town Council on January 16, Town Council has also voted Gaspesians have clearly asked available and a special depart- to all Gaspesians. Chandler residents will face an on its three-year asset plan the health sector to be able to ment dedicated to those faced average tax increase of 1.1% $9.6M. In 2017, the expected stay at home as long as possi- with Alzheimer’s disease A happy senior and some residents will even investments are valued at ble for those with a loss of au- (The Memory Clinic). “We see their tax bill decrease. $3.8M ($1.4M to build a tonomy and that’s the first offer the best services to our SPEC met a senior during The Town’s budget is $10.8 garage, $350,000 to renovate a objective of the SEGA.” Sen- seniors and the next step of the inauguration, Ms. Rita million, the same as last year fire station, 1M for street re- iors have the options of get- the SEGA is to develop a Whittom, a former teacher. “I and slightly higher than two pair, etc.) In 2018, the expected ting to the SEGA by training and a research pro- come here a few times a week years ago ($10.4M). Thus, the investments are valued at to get some exercise and treat- residential tax rate increases $5.6M and $204,000 the fol- ments. I’m very satisfied with three cents from $0.80 to $0.83 lowing year. The total real es- the services offered. People per $100. The business and tate of the Town, is valued at are polite and professional. commercial tax also increases $466M. We are taken care of and feel from $1.60 to $1.63. The good at home.” news is that the garbage and re- A good budget “Maintaining our seniors cycling tax will decrease by at home is a priority for the $20, going from $270 to $250 It is a good budget given the Québec government and this per household. current economic situation, initiative clearly demonstrates In concrete terms, a house said mayor, Louisette Langlois, that we are going in the right in Chandler valued at $50,000 when Spec reached her at her direction. It’s so important to will have a tax bill of $1,154 ( office. “I do think it’s a good support, help and treat our a decrease of $10 compared budget. We’ve all worked hard seniors. I'm very proud today with last year). For a house val- to keep the average tax in- to inaugurate this building ued at $100,000 it’s status quo crease at the level of the Con- and its unique service on the with a total bill of $1,796. For sumer Price Index and I also Gaspé Peninsula,” said Re- a house valued at $150,000 think that the difficult years are gional Minister, Sébastien there’s a ten dollar increase behind us now. We’ve been SEGA Building in Chandler. Proulx. ($2,438) and for a house val- through so much over the years ued at $200,000 the increase is in order to make ends meet. $20 ($3,080). The only area For example, in 2010 there was SPORTS CENTRE: One of the strong points of first as storage space for mu- where there is no tax decrease $1.1 million that had to be ab- Cont'd from cover the sports centre will be its nicipal vehicles. is Newport. The increase goes sorbed. That was the amount low energy consumption, em- “The Paspebiac Rodeo from three dollars to $72 for a the former Gaspésia Mill used Charbonneau Commission phasizes Cathy Aspirault, will remain in the old build- house valued at $200,000 (for a to pay to the Town. There was and our claim was waived, project manager for LFG ing, because of the capacity, total bill of $2,522). also a major hike in the Sûreté given the role grants played in Construction. which is higher there holding The city’s expenditures will du Québec's payment of some other towns under the “The refrigeration system about 2,000 people, and for mainly be for the hygiene de- $200,000. I’m convinced that scrutiny of that commission,” works with ammonia. It is cleaning purposes. I can’t see partment (18.9% or two mil- the future is brighter with explains Mr. Langlois. called EcoChill. It uses the putting sand in the new build- lion dollars), culture and many projects on the table for Initially, the Paspebiac energy provided by the other ing and then having a bill for leisure (14.5% or $1.5 million), the years to come.” project was slated to cost $9.8 systems, like the heating sys- cleaning. It would cost million. “We found ways to tems on the stands and in the $25,000 just in cleaning,” cut a few elements and con- locker room, to reduce the says Paul Langlois. ceive some other elements overall energy consumption,” Town of Paspebiac sports differently. That is how we she says. and leisure director Christian BAS DU FLEUVE reached the $8.1 million The old arena’s energy bill Bourque points out that at Real Estate Agency amount,” points out municipal cost about $120,000 annually. least 600 people use the arena councillor, Michel Whittom. Based on the previsions on a weekly or monthly basis Suzanne Landry Mayor Paul-Arthur Blais drawn from the new building as of now, not counting the Agency Director/Owner 418­752­0792 says that “repairing the old plans and the systems in- spectators attending tourna- [email protected] arena to bring it to modern stalled, the energy bill will be ments and the new activities www.suzannelandry.ca standards would have been reduced by 40%. that will be added to the new more costly than constructing The old arena will be kept sports centre. Friendly bilingual service from Matapedia to Port Daniel a new building.” by the Town of Paspebiac, 17 years experience

Page 2, January 25, 2017 - Spec Police Chamber of Commerce agrees report with minimum wage increase Gilles Gagné

The trial of Steven Gagné, 28, from New Richmond charged with NEW CARLISLE: – The Baie impaired driving causing the death of Donald Powell on July 23, des Chaleurs Chamber of 2012, will likely resume at the end of April. The first three weeks Commerce and the Quebec of the trial were held in July and October 2016 but Quebec Court Federation of Chambers of Judge James Rondeau had health issues shortly before the defence Commerce are satisfied with attorney and the crown prosecutor were to sum up the evidence the minimum wage increase, and the trial was postponed. which they call a “reasoned and reasonable approach.” “Judge Rondeau is expected to resume work at the beginning of The 50 cent increase brings February. We will have to look at a new court calendar. The case the minimum wage to $11.25 could resume at the end of April,” says Crown Prosecutor Annie per hour, instead of $10.75 as Cyr. Steven Gagné is represented by Isabel Schurman. Judge Ron- it is now. It was announced on deau was initially expected to render a decision before the end of January 19 by Quebec’s October. Labour Minister, Dominique Vien, Finance Minister, Carlos Mr. Donald Power, 50, living in the Black Cape sector of New Leitao and François Blais, Photo: G. Gagné Richmond, was struck by a vehicle on the night of July 23, 2012, Minister of Employment and Maurice Quesnel is director general of the Baie des Chaleurs near the intersection of Perron Boulevard and Route du Quai, the Social Solidarity. The increase Chamber of Commerce. road leading to the New Richmond wharf. The body of the victim will be effective on May 1. was found at about 4:00 am, The next morning. The accused is “We praise the govern- hourly wage. The Quebec government also charged with hit and run causing death. He turned himself in ment’s decision and the elabo- The organizations led by also announced that fiscal at the SQ office in New Richmond about four hours after the body ration of a policy based on an Maurice Quesnel and measures will eventually be of the victim was found. economic reasoning that takes Stéphane Forget consider that implemented to help employ- into account the important im- a gradual and foreseeable in- ers deal with the minimum Approximately 20 witnesses and experts were heard during the pacts of that measure on the crease of the minimum wage wage increase but the details three weeks of the trial. Fifteen witnesses were called by the crown economy and Quebec busi- targeting 50% of the average of those measures are not prosecutor while the defence called four witnesses only. On July nesses,” say Maurice Quesnel, wage four years down the road being divulged for now. 23, 2012, Carolane Poirier, now 23, from Caplan, was in the car director general of the Baie des “appears reasonable and re- The Baie des Chaleurs with Steven Gagné at the time of the accident. She is also accused Chaleurs Chamber of Com- spects the employers’ capacity Chamber of Commerce repre- of hit and run causing death and obstruction of justice. The date merce and Stéphane Forget, to pay,” they say. sents 400 businesses located of her trial will only be set after the trial of Steven Gagné is over. president-director general of “It is a balanced approach between Matapedia and Shi- She is represented by Richard Lavigne. the Quebec Federation of taking into consideration the gawake. Its mission is to cre- Chambers of Commerce. various credible economic ate a vigorous and durable ***** The Quebec government is studies that have been carried economy through offering dif- planning to increase the mini- out on the matter. We repeat ferent networking, training and A father and son from Chandler, Albini and Danny Anglehart, aged mum wage by 50 cents again that in a perspective of fight- business opportunities. 66 and 46 respectively, are returning to court after being charged next year, then by 35 cents in ing poverty, the current meas- The Quebec Federation of on December 1 with drug-related accusations. Albini, the father, 2019 and 35 cents in 2020, to ures are the most efficient,” Chambers of Commerce re- had his bail hearing at the Percé courthouse on January 13 and bail bring it to $12.45 per hour at added Mr. Quesnel and Mr. groups 140 local and regional was denied. He returned to court on January 23 for the orienta- that time, which would be Forget. chambers of commerce, or- tion of his case. His son Danny is scheduled to return to court for 50% of the average wage Employees receiving tips ganizations that count 60,000 the orientation of this case on February 13. earned by Quebecers. Cur- will see their hourly wage in- businesses and 150,000 busi- rently, the minimum wage rep- crease from $9.20 to $9.45 on ness people. It represents They were arrested on the evening of November 30 in possession resents 47% of the average May 1. 1,100 independant members. of methamphetamine pills, following a Sûreté du Québec investi- gation that had been going on for months. It was triggered by calls Job offer from the public. Assistant Financial Controller Albini Anglehart was in his vehicle at the time of his arrest in (permanent) Pabos Mills. He had a small quantity of methamphetamine pills in his possession. He was first brought to the police station, ques- tioned and driven to his place after the investigators obtained a Under the supervision of the Financial Controller, the challenges of the job are: o Assist the Financial Controller in duties such as: warrant. In the house, the police officers found 200 methamphet- MICMACS OF  Ensure that monthly and annual financial reports are prepared for Council, for DIA, for other funding GESGAPEGIAG BAND bodies, and for financial institutions. amine pills, packaged and ready to sell. is a First Nations  Manage the accounting department and all relevant activities for the Gesgapegiag Band. government with about  Develop and implement procedures for the proper control and management of financial resources for seventy (70) permanent the Gesgapegiag Band (manages payables and receivables). employees whose Danny Anglehart was arrested shortly after, while driving his ve-  Produce accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the programs, services and mission is to deliver a hicle. He was also carrying a small quantity of methamphetamine variety of services from activities under the jurisdiction of the Band Council. pills. The vehicles of the two men were seized. Both men face education to health care o Supervise the Accounting Clerks and Payroll Clerk in their daily duties. to policing to the o Manage employee benefits programs. charges of possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking and members of the Band. o Ensure that coding of expenses and revenue is done according to financial agreements. drug trafficking. Qualifications required: o Diploma in Accounting and/or Business administration. ***** o Five (5) years experience in financial management. o Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. o Oral communication in French (Micmac an asset). Serge Doré, 63, from Percé charged with production and posses- o Knowledge of an accounting software (ACCPAC an asset). sion of cannabis since October 14, will return to the Percé court- o Good computer skills (Excel). Profile of the ideal candidate: house on February 13 for a pro forma appearance. The accused o High level of confidentiality. was arrested on October 13 following a drug bust carried out on o Good interpersonal skills, autonomous, good judgment. o Experience working with a native community. his Anse-à-Beaufils property. The accused was released after his o Sensitive to the social and cultural dynamics of First Nations communities. October court appearance and has to respect numerous condi- o Skillful in planning and organization. tions until the end of the proceedings. o Experienced in teamwork. Hiring priority: Given to Gesgapegiag Registered Band members followed by other Mi’gmaq followed by other First Nations individuals. Up to 125 cannabis plants growing behind the house were seized Remuneration: Salary will be according to the salary scale in force, depending on experience. Job location: Gesgapegiag at the time. Some drugs were also found in the house. The inves- Date of assumption of duties: March 2017 tigation was triggered by information received from the public. The All applications will be treated in a confidential manner. October operation was carried out by members of the major crime Send your cover letter and resume before Friday, February 3rd 2017, 12:00 PM (noon) squad, based in Pabos, assisted by police officers of the Percé Rock to : Jessica Poirier, Human Resources Coordinator E-mail: [email protected] MRC Sûreté du Québec detachment. Page 3, January 25, 2017 - Spec Editorial page

demonstrate that the faction of the Canadian work- Ontario. Commentary ers earning less than the average wage has in- A lot of businesses paying the minimum wage Gilles Gagné creased from 58 to 61%. The same study reveals to their employees are “labour intensive”, in the that 53% of the people aged between 25 and 54 sense that salaries represent an important part of are earning less than the average wage. their expenses. It is the case in restaurants, in It means that the economic growth of the last some retail stores, in supermarkets and in some two decades has essentially benefitted the people food harvesting and processing companies. whose revenue stand in the upper echelon of the One aspect of the issue is often forgotten in that Who needs society. It also means that the quality of jobs is by continuous debate; a higher minimum wage allows and large decreasing in the country. Food banks a bigger proportion of the population to consume additional all over Canada indicate that a growing number of normally. Numerous restaurant and store owners workers rely on their services, while it was almost complain when they see a minimum wage hike but support? exclusively unemployed people and welfare recip- they should also think that a whole new group of The recently announced increase in Quebec’s ients 10 or 20 years ago. It also gives us an idea potential customers has been created. minimum wage is welcomed by most groups de- about the importance of raising the minimum wage. Despite an on-paper position rooting for the de- fending the interests of low income workers. In Another study released by IRIS, the Institut de fence of the have-nots, the current Quebec gov- fact, even the Quebec Federation of Chambers of recherche et d’informations socio-économiques, ernment has been very hard on them. Low income Commerce greets the news favourably. shows that if the minimum wage had been ad- people paid a heavy toll during the last years of However, the Quebec government assured the justed to the economy growth rate since 1979, the austerity measures. most worried party in that affair, Quebec’s Em- target of $15 would have almost been reached by While the current minimum wage increase will ployers Council, that fiscal measures would atten- now. That target is frequently at the centre of dis- be followed by three additional hikes of 50, 35 and uate the minimum wage hike. There is a bit of cussions in Quebec nowadays. 35 cents in 2018, 2019 and 2020, the government wiggle room since the increase will be effective on Another document and history show us that be- would be better advised to opt for more wealth dis- May 1 and given that the same government will tween 2008 and 2010, the yearly minimum wage tribution measures than implementing fiscal meas- submit a budget in the meantime. increase was also 50 cents in Quebec, without trig- ures favouring business. Low income people have Is it reasonable to commit to attenuation meas- gering a catastrophe. In fact, Quebec fared rather some more catching up to do before reaching a ures for companies? A Canadian Imperial Bank of well during that stretch marked by an important re- level of revenue growth that compares to the Commerce study spanning over the last 20 years cession, felt much harder in the United States and growth of the rest of the society.

their language back to them? It’s just common fair, when questioned, Mr Trudeau dug himself in human courtesy. even deeper, saying that in speaking French in Guest Secondly, here is the highest public servant in Québec he was “defending the French language”. Commentary: our land forsaking one of the cornerstones of our Mr Prime Minister, is it not English that needs de- nation: the fact that we have two official languages fending in Québec? Isn’t it access to English serv- Cynthia Dow which he should be ready to speak anytime, any- ices that is the main linguistic problem in this where. province? And just how were you “defending Thirdly, Mr Trudeau’s decision leaves the im- French” in Peterborough, I’d like to know? pression that somehow to use English in public is The real language test in this country is not Failing the not acceptable in Quebec. I have news for him: this about speaking French in public in Québec, or Eng- is not a “French province”. This is a province where lish in other provinces, it’s quite the reverse. It’s language test it is true, French is the official language, but almost about having the guts to speak the MINORITY lan- When I heard the Prime Minister of this sup- one million Quebecers are more comfortable in guage wherever you are. posedly bilingual country refuse to answer a ques- English. There are English institutions, English The question is, is this truly a bilingual country tion in English at a town hall meeting in Sherbrooke schools, colleges and universities, English lan- or not? It’s on the books, but is it in people’s hearts held on January 17, I couldn’t believe my ears. This guage arts. To consider Quebec a “French and heads? To see this kind of attitude from a son fluently bilingual man, head of a nation where one province” is to ignore the existence of Canada’s of Pierre Elliott Trudeau is surprising to say the of the two official languages is English, would not largest official language minority. least, but what concerns me is that I don’t think answer a question posed in English about access Fourthly, under the Official Languages Act, the these were gaffes on his part, I think they were de- to services in English? Was I dreaming? Sadly, no. role of the Canadian government is not only to pro- liberate decisions; decisions which mean that when The entire thing was made more interesting by mote both official languages, but to promote the you are on the hustings, trying to firm up your sup- the fact that I know the person in question, Judy equality of both languages and to promote the vi- port, official language minorities just don’t count. In Ross, who many Gaspesians will also know. She tality of the official language minorities from coast fact, insulting them is just alright. Like the prover- had asked a question about access to services in to coast to coast. Mr Trudeau has failed utterly on bial children I guess we are meant to be seen and English for those suffering from mental health prob- this basic role of a Prime Minister. not heard. Or maybe not even seen… lems, and what was Mr Trudeau’s answer? “Nous Should we feel somewhat relieved to hear that Usher in Kevin O’Leary and a handful of other sommes au Québec, alors je vais répondre en he did exactly the opposite to a Franco-Ontarian at Conservative Party leadership hopefuls who ap- français.” a similar meeting in Peterborough the week be- parently feel it is acceptable to want to run this First of all, this response was just plain rude. fore? He answered in English a question posed in bilingual country without being able to speak de- When someone addresses you in a language that French. It doesn’t make me feel better, it makes me cent French. I have news for them: it’s not rocket you speak perfectly, why would you refuse to speak feel worse. The next day after the Sherbrooke af- science. French and English are closely related as languages go: we share an alphabet, many words, 128 Gérard D. Levesque, New Carlisle, Que. G0C 1Z0 similar grammar, what’s the problem? Imagine if we Tel: 418-752-5070, 752-5400 FAX: 752-6932 had to learn Chinese as our second language: now [email protected] www.gaspéspec.com THAT would be a challenge! Anyone dedicated to playing out their civic duty Established May 15, 1975 on the federal stage should make becoming fluent Published every Wednesday by: BOARD OF DIRECTORS: in their second official language a priority and they President: Roger Wise Les Publications de la Côte Inc. Vice-President: Elaine Sexton should have the courage to support official lan- (Sea-Coast Publications Inc.) 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Page 4 - January 25, 2017 - Spec The five “Ts” of wind energy essentially define what’s in store for 2017

Gilles Gagné there was an equivalent in- thorities,” he emphasizes. crease in power demand. This The Texas contract signed GASPÉ: – The director general reality has changed. The power by LM also suggests the fourth of the Wind Energy Techno- demand is not keeping up with T, as in trains, the transporta- Centre, Frédéric Côté’s wrap- the gross national product. tion mode that is allowing the up of the wind power industry That is why we must consider Gaspé plant to reach its new for the Gaspé Peninsula in building wind farms in Quebec central United States market at 2016 is quite reassuring. It il- for the purpose of exporting. a competitive cost. “Restoring lustrats a positive perspective The wind energy rates are hov- the train service to Gaspé of what 2017 could be for an ering around 6.3 or 6.4 cents would make sense and we economic sector that now em- per kilowatt. It is very compet- hope that it will be carried out ploys approximately 1,000 itive,” says Frédéric Côté. as soon as possible. The com- people in the region. The second T stands for petitiveness of our component Mr. Côté points out that Texas, the destination of most manufacturers depends a lot on 2016 could have ended on a wind blades made by Gaspé’s our transportation means,” sour note, especially after the LM Wind Power. “The con- says Mr. Côté. announcement by the Quebec tract signed by LM is ex- The fifth T stands for the government that Hydro- tremely interesting. Last Techno-Centre and its increas- Québec would not go ahead spring, we were worried about ing importance. “When I with additional calls for ten- the possibility of seeing pro- joined the Techno-Centre eight ders to install more wind farms Photo: G. Gagné duction suspended at the LM years ago, there were five or in the province than the ones Frédéric Côté (right) is confident for the future of wind energy. plant and now, they are hiring six employees. We have 30 already planned so far. with the target of reaching 450 now. We have developed a “The year ended quite well. for at least four years, possibly Côté. employees in 2018,” points out solid research branch. There is We surprised skeptical people. many more. “The first T is for transition. Frédécic Côté. a certain shift in wind energy What we see is the result of the “We can do a stretch with The bill related to Quebec’s With the reference to Texas jobs, from construction to things we built over the years, this agreement but we will new Energy Strategy 2016- comes the third T and the new manufacturing and mainte- an expertise and a supply chain eventually need a balance be- 2030 was adopted in Decem- president of the United States, nance, like we have seen at of component manufacturers. tween exports and building ber. As I said, there is no call Donald Trump. “There is a lot LM, where more than 100 new Contrary to what some people wind farms for the domestic for tenders for new Quebec of uncertainty coming with workers were hired so far. think, it is not artificially main- market. We can build wind supplies in wind energy. At the him but we have to keep in Pesca Environnement has also tained. This industry doesn’t farms in Quebec that will be same time, there are industrial- mind that in the United States, opened an office in Calgary. depend on grants. It is able to used to export electricity to the ized countries making the the states are in charge of en- Things are going well,” con- get to the international markets United States,” he adds. switch to renewable energies in ergy matters, not federal au- cludes Mr. Côté. and export. We were right in He uses a key to define order to replace old pollutant implementing windmill com- what happened in 2016, a ten- power plants. That is the case ponent manufacturers. The dency that will be extended to of the United States. In paral- strategy worked well,” ex- 2017 and probably further. lel, there is a new reality in plains Mr. Côté. “I use the letter T. There are Quebec, where the demand for PUBLIC NOTICE He is referring to the huge five “Ts” to designate five power is increasing more ENACTMENT OF BY-LAW contract signed in August by words starting with a T and slowly than before. The manu- the LM Wind Power blade summarizing what happened facturing sector has receded, PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given : manufacturing plant in Gaspé, in 2016 and will influence not only in Quebec though. a deal with General Electric greatly what takes place in Before, if there was an increase 1- THAT at a meeting held August 2, 1999, the Town Council has that will keep the facility busy 2017,” points out Frédéric in the gross national product, adopted By-Law 745-99 “Modifiant le règlement 147-78 afin de changer certains noms de rues, d’ajouter certains noms et d’en rayer certains autres”; Your ENGLISH-SPEAKING Brokers Serving Matapedia To Port Daniel 2- THAT at a meeting held October 4, 1999, the Town Council has adopted By-Law 755-99 “Modifiant le règlement 147-78 afin d’ajouter un nom de rue, soit la rue Patrice-Quenneville”;

3- THAT on December 9, 2016, the Commission de toponymie RE/MAX AVANT TOUT INC. approved the addition of one street name, named Patrice- Quenneville, decreed by virtue of By-Law 1300-16;

4- THAT the interested can consult these By-Laws at the Clerk’s REAL ESTATE AGENCY office, at the Town Hall, 25, rue de l’Hôtel-de-Ville, during reg- Independently Owned and Operated ular office hours.

Florence Debard, Real Estate Broker Louise Brash, Real Estate Broker GIVEN at Gaspé, January 25, 2017. 418-392-9844 418-391-1950 [email protected] [email protected] The Director of legal services and town clerk, www.remax-quebec.com www.louisebrash.com Isabelle Vézina

Page 5, January 25, 2017 - Spec Gaspé Transport Québec Reflections garage will be relocated by Geneviève Gélinas

Diane Skinner Flowers GASPÉ: - Transport Québec will move its service centre and garage from downtown Gaspé to the Augustines industrial Cannonballs, park, next year. The move has Powderhorns been talked about for at least 15 years and is good news for and Grapplers the people who criticize heavy machinery traffic in the neigh- Did you know that descendants of pirates or privateers borhood of the Saint-Rosaire live among us? They likely do. It might be you. Read on. and La Découverte schools. There may be some names that you recognize. “We mandated the profes- If we believe movies, such as Pirates of the Caribbean sionals, architects and engi- or Cutthroat Island, the life of a pirate was violent, ro- neers. We’re at the stage of mantic and potentially lucrative. Was this the case for the beginning the plans and speci- pirates or privateers that came to the Gaspé in the 17th, fications. The call for tenders 18th and 19th centuries? Perhaps. will be launched after and Photo: G. Gélinas The Gaspé was visited by both pirates and privateers we’re planning a period of The move of the Transport Québec garage will free a 31,000 and there are differences and similarities between the two. about 12 months for the con- square metre property in downtown Gaspé. Pirates attacked ships of any nationality to obtain valu- struction work,” explains Mar- ables, including the ship itself. Privateers attacked ships tin Roy, spokesperson for Wind Power plant is located, in équipements roulants (CGER – of enemy countries, for the same purposes. But both used the Société québécoise des in- York. Rolling Equipment Manage- trickery and violence to achieve their goals. Pirates kept frastructures, the organization One building will house the ment Centre) mechanical their loot but privateers were supposed to give a portion to that manages the project. garage and the administrative workshop, which maintains the their home country. The new construction will centre of Transport Québec, Transport Québec machinery, Both pirates and privateers used sabers and cutlasses be located at the intersection of which serves the territory from will be located on the same along with axes to damage the hull of other ships to pre- des Cerisiers and des Pom- Fort-Prével to Grande-Vallée, 20,000 square metre property vent them from fleeing. Some had pistols and blunder- miers streets, in the Augustines including Murdochville. The busses, which could fire many balls at one time. Not industrial park, where the LM Centre de gestion des Cont'd on page 10 terribly accurate, but effective. They used muskets which had to be steadied on forked sticks. Musketoons were short barrelled weapons and had flared muzzles. Pirates and privateers also used cannons, powderhorns to fill their Share weapons and grapplers which they used to attach their ship to another vessel, so that they could board it. The first recorded attack by pirates on the waters sur- Story rounding the Gaspé was in 1686 near Percé. These were English pirates by nationality and they did go ashore and Story told by Kaye walker Tanner Wellman destroy a small community that existed there. They stole Interviewed by everything of value and then burned the modest homes and a tiny church belonging to the eight or ten families that lived there. How devastating that must have been to settlers already enduring a harsh life. Joseph Dugas, Joseph LeBlanc and Louis-Amand Bu- The Best Glass of Water jold were French privateers who also acted as suppliers for the French military stationed here, providing firewood and I came from a family of 12 children and I ship. I served on it for almost two years. beef. After several voyages to different ports in this re- am the oldest. When I was a young boy I Then a bunch of us were sent to Quebec to gion, they were arrested and imprisoned in Halifax. One worked at John Le Gresley’s store and I was serve on the new Destroyer that was being of these men, Louis-Amand Bujold later escaped and set- the delivery boy. I delivered with a pony built for basic trials. Overall, I made about tled in Bonaventure in 1765. He died there around 1775. named Rosie on the weekends when I wasn’t four trips overseas in my time with the One pirate of special note is Pierre-Leon Roussy who was in school. I also delivered freight from the sta- Navy. born in France in the 1720s. He escaped capture by going tion on the weekends, all with Rosie. At the time I made $20 per week in the ashore and living with some Mi’kmaq people. After a year, When I was seventeen, I joined the navy Navy, which was good money back then. and became a Seaman. I took my four months While I was enlisted, I bought my first car he settled in Bonaventure where he became a fisherman basic training in Cornwallis, Nova Scotia and for $75, it was a 1934 Oldsmobile, and it had and married a local girl, Ann Chapados and they had 12 after that I was stationed in Halifax. Then we a rumble seat in the back and two continen- children. Not unusual for the time. They moved to were chosen as a guard of honour for the tal tires on the sides. Eventually the fuel Paspébiac in 1766 and Roussy died there in 1782. coronation of the Queen in Ottawa for three pump went on it and the only way I could Another notable Gaspesian pirate was Jack Poirier who or four days. When we came back fourteen of get up the hills in Halifax was in reverse. was born here but spent his seafaring days in Asia. He re- us were drafted aboard HMCS-Huron De- I came home on leave one summer, and it turned to Bonaventure and told his family that he had stroyer. was hot and Robert Imhoff, who sold and buried a treasure of gold, silver and jewels at the mouth of On the 10th of August I sailed on the Al- bought pulp wood at that time, said to me the Bonaventure River. Folklore says that treasure has gonquin to England, Belgium, Germany, Fin- one day. “You’re not doing nothing son, never been found to this day! One of Jack’s descendants land and Stockholm, Sweden. I was all over come give me a hand with some pulp.” I said was the first mayor of Bonaventure, Pierre-Alex Poirier. the place. When I came back from overseas I “ok”. So I went with him over to Edgar History of the Gaspé is not boring but it is sometimes dif- took courses and I was drafted to the HMC Flowers’ and we were loading pulp wood ficult to find a great deal of information about it. That’s Quebec, a cruiser. On that I went to South when Lorraine Flowers came out and gave why we should keep reading, researching, writing and talk- America and Africa, but that cruiser ship no me a glass of water. That’s how we met. We ing about our past. You may be the descendant of a pirate, longer exists in the fleet. were married in 1959 and we will be 58 farmer, logger, miner, minister, shopkeeper, shipbuilder, We had about 500 plus crewmen on that years married in January. blacksmith or a cooper. Do your research while there are people who can tell you your story. You may be surprised at what you learn about who you are.

Page 6, January 25, 2017 - Spec Ferme Le Caprivore MADE GOAT MEAT, SAUSAGES, in... TERRINES AND SOAPS

Wendy Dawson and their product line of cuts of goat meat and seasoned The Made in … series profiles goat meat sausages. Their en- locally created products avail- deavor was risky considering able throughout the Gaspé their limited knowledge, not Peninsula. only of goats, but of agricul- tural in general. They learned BONAVENTURE: – This is a as they went along with the modern day story about a boy, great support of local farmers a girl, a dream and…..an ad who were happy to support a on Kijiji. The beginnings of young couple launching them- Ferme Le Caprivore were in selves in the farming industry. fact a happy accident. The bulk of their kids still Farm owners Vincent- come from the Natibo farm in Olivier Bastien and Éliane Caplan and others from the Gélinas-Frenette had recently Savonnerie du Village in Es- graduated from the Adventure cuminac. Tourism program at the Gaspé Ferme Caprivore receives Cegep. The one thing that the male kids from those they were both certain of was farms when they are still bot- that they wanted to work for tle fed and will raise them themselves, to develop a busi- until they reach anywhere ness or a concept that would from 9 to 14 months and are Photo: Marie Noelle Bourque allow them to remain self-em- ready for transformation. Vincent-Olivier Bastien and Éliane Gélinas-Frenette are the owners and operators of Ferme ployed. They didn’t really The number of male ani- Caprivore located in Bonaventure, Québec. have a plan in place or even mals born on those farms has really an idea, but an ad on a direct effect on the size of the world, including Africa, Kijiji advertising goats for the herd at the Ferme Capri- the Middle East and the sale in Caplan changed all of vore so they have started Caribbean, foodies are only that. breeding and kidding their just beginning to consider the Ferme Natibo, familiar to own goats so that their supply epicurean delight as part of a many Gaspesians and makers is not entirely reliant on the regular diet. At least that is what the owners of Ferme le Caprivore are betting on and it is what consumer trends are demon- strating. Canada is now one of the top 10 importers of goat meat in the world. Ferme Caprivore’s own sales tell the same tale as they regularly sell out of their products before the next batch of goats is ready for abattage (slaughter). Vincent-Olivier explains Photo: facebook that while first time buyers are Ferme Caprivore offers a variety of meats, sausages, terrines curious, they become regular and soaps. They hope to add more items to their product line buyers before long. “The this year. meat has a mild and pleasant flavor. Many expect the meat ancestral recipes allowed are pleased to receive visitors to taste like lamb, but it really them to develop body soaps, and groups at the farm to help

Photo: facebook has a taste of its own.” laundry soap and “savon du raise an interest in goat farm- In addition to goat meat products, Ferme Caprivore sells a Ninety percent of their pays”, a traditional soap used ing and their product line – a variety of soaps made using old family recipes. sales are made through local in stain removal. perfect day trip for daycares public markets over the This year, they hope to add and classroom visits. of Natibo cheeses, had placed production of outside suppli- spring, summer and autumn goat bacon, terrines and oil to Their farm store front is an ad advertising their male ers. They currently have a months and the rest of their their product line, but their open three days a week from kid goats for sale. A few days herd of 80 goats but hope to products are sold through hands will be a little the spring until the autumn, later, Vincent-Olivier and bring that number up to 150 in their store located at full this winter Wednesday, Thursday and Fri- Éliane were the proud owners 2017 and eventually up to their farm. having wel- day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is of 10 baby goats and around 200. In an effort to re- comed a “kid” always best to call ahead of their small herd, they built the Goat cheese and goat’s main sustainable of their own this time in the winter months to framework for their business milk, along with goat’s milk and use as much of past November, ensure that they have inven- idea. “We built a business cosmetic products are no the animal and the a daughter, that tory on hand. Those inter- around an opportunity,” ex- stranger to most, however by-product as possible, they hope will ested in learning more about plains Vincent-Olivier. goat meat does not make its Vincent-Olivier and grow up happily on a this farm operation or would That was in the spring of way onto many tables in Éliane also make soaps from family farm. like to organize a visit can call 2014 and by early 2015 they North America. Despite being recipes borrowed from their Vincent-Olivier Bastien or visit the Ferme Caprivore officially launched their farm a staple in many diets around respective grandmothers. The and Éliane Gélinas-Frenette on facebook. Page 7, January 25, 2017 - Spec Heather Condo and Stephen Jerome attend the Sundance Film Festival

Gilles Gagné Having arrived on the night fund the rest of the trip, five of January 20 in Park City, days before Sundance’s kick- GESGAPEGIAG: – Heather Utah, Heather and Stephen off. Two local organizations Condo, the film director of only missed the first screen- came through. “My Father’s Tools”, and her ing, presented earlier that day. “Gesgapegiag Band and boyfriend, Stephen Jerome, They knew weeks before the Gesgapegiag Health and whose basket making talent is festival that they would go, Community Services helped featured in the short movie, but the expense of spending a us immensely to come up made it to the Sundance Film lot of time there was a factor with funds to send us off,” Festival in Utah, where her they took into account, con- she told the SPEC on January film is being presented and sidering the trip would cost 18. She wrote to SPEC on competing in the short movie approximately $5,000. January 23 and mentioned category. After raising $2,000 her- that one of the four screen- ‘My Father’s Tools’ is self through a 50-50 draw ings originally scheduled was being presented three times held in Gesgapegiag, Heather cancelled. between January 19 and 29. was not sure how she would “We haven’t had a screen- ing yet, since we’ve been here. Before we got here, there was a screening. Our publicist went and she said Robert Redford was there as we are paired with the feature film he executive produced “Look and See: A portrait of Wendell Berry”. The second screening was cancelled due to poor weather. Our next screening is tomorrow night (January 24) at 6:30. The Wapikoni team flies in tomorrow after- noon. Shorts awards are Tuesday night as well,” she explained. “My Father’s Tools” was Heather Condo is at the Sundance Film Festival where her film shot in June 2016 with the is competing in the short movie category. technical support of Wapikoni Mobile, the body Photos: facebook supporting movie production place in Percé. The film was take place in Salt Lake City, Heather Condo and Stephen Jerome at Bangor International in Quebec’s Native commu- later submitted to the Sun- on January 28 at 6 p.m., at the Airport, Maine on their way to Utah for the Sundance Film Fes- nities. Ms. Condo’s film won dance Film Festival and was Broadway Center Cinema 6. tival. a first award at Percéides, the accepted. The news was The couple will be accompa- end of August international made public in December. nied by the Wapikoni cast and film festival which takes The fourth screening will crew there as well.

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Page 8, January 25, 2017 - Spec St. Lawrence Coalition to challenge Corridor Resources permit, with support from Native communities

Gilles Gagné reveal that the oil will reach in recent years. the shores for sure, and all “The Board was in a posi- CARLETON: – Four ecolog- around,” emphasizes Mr. tion of being criticized by ical groups, spearheaded by Jerome. Corridor Resources for not the St. Lawrence Coalition, Sylvain Archambault holding those consultations. will challenge in court the is- wonders why the Canada- That explains in a way why suance of an offshore explo- Newfoundland-Labrador Off- the Board issued the third ration permit to Corridor shore Petroleum Board has permit. Resources by the Canada answered positively so many However, we don’t know Newfoundland and Labrador times to Corridor Resources’ why the Board is taking so Offshore Petroleum Board. claims. He points out that long to launch a round of con- The Micmacs of the Gaspé with an asset of $93 million, sultations regarding Old Peninsula are supporting the the company falls short of the Harry, except that it suits legal action about to be initi- $1 billion asset required by Corridor Resources’ needs ated by the ecological the law in the case of a because the company doesn’t groups. drilling operation, and the have the financial means to The exploration permit is $100 million guarantee de- launch an exploration cam- valid for the Old Harry area, a posit needed as well. paign,” remarks Mr. Archam- zone located about 80 kilo- “The company stretched bault. metres east of the Magdalen the process in hopes of find- The federal and New- Islands. The new permit was ing an investor,” he says. foundland departments of Photo: G. Gagné issued on January 16 and The Canada-Newfound- Natural Resources could have gives Corridor Resources Troy Jerome. land-Labrador Offshore Pe- expressed disagreement over four additional years before troleum Board has the duty to the issuance of the third ex- they have to start an explo- call for tenders to a company species like salmon, for ex- consult the First Nations be- ploration permit but they both ration campaign at Old Harry. that abandons a previous per- ample. If there is a spill in the fore the first exploration cam- stayed silent before January Previously Corridor Re- mit,” points out Mr. Archam- relatively small sea like the paign of Corridor Resources. 13, the deadline for a poten- sources detained two explo- bault, who finds that twist gulf of St. Lawrence, studies The Board has failed to do so tial intervention on their part. ration permits covering 13 of “potentially two-fold.” the last 16 years without start- He expects the administra- ing any kind of physical off- tive boards of the David- shore work since 2000. The Suzuki Foundation, Attention company is small by oil in- Frag-Îles (a Magdalen Islands dustry standards. It is man- organization), Nature-Québec aged in Calgary. and the Société pour la nature The legal action targets et les parcs (SNAP) to decide the Canada-Newfoundland over the next few days if they Labrador Offshore Petroleum will embark on the lawsuit Board and is submitted to the step. “We don’t need the ap- Supreme Court of Newfound- proval of the four groups to land and Labrador, the equiv- go ahead,” says Mr. Archam- alent of the Superior Court in bault. most other provinces. “Corri- The St. Lawrence Coali- dor Resources reached the ut- tion will act through Éco-Jus- most limit of the first two tice, its legal adviser. That permits and we consider the body has a charity status. issuance of the third permit Native consultant, Troy unreasonable,” affirms Syl- Jerome, who works with 23 vain Archambault, spokesper- Micmac and Malecite com- son for the St. Lawrence munities from Quebec and Coalition. the Maritimes on the Old “There is a legal principle Harry file, points out that for stating that someone cannot now, those communities will do indirectly what the law submit the file to the Alliance forbids directly. We are see- of First Nations, in Quebec ing that kind of situation. Ac- City, where a meeting is cording to article 69 of the scheduled soon. Canada-Newfoundland Ac- “We are asking for the sta- cord, no permit can exceed tus of interveners and we will nine years and be renewed ac- support Eco-Justice and the cording to the same terms. St. Lawrence Coalition. Technically, it (the new per- First, the (Canada-New- mit) is an extension of the ex- foundland-Labrador Offshore isting permit, at the same Petroleum) Board acknowl- place, with the same condi- edges that we were not con- tions. It is abusing the law,” sulted since the permits were explains Sylvain Archam- issued, secondly, they tell us bault. that we will be consulted, as However, he fears the in- it is mentioned in the law, terpretation the tribunal could when the Board proceeds make of article 61 because, with consultations. Thirdly, if by and large, “it allows the Corridor Resources makes a (Canada Newfoundland and move with an exploration Labrador Offshore Petro- campaign, we will go ahead leum) Board to issue a with our own lawsuit. The prospection permit without a risk factor is too high for a

Page 9, January 25, 2017 - Spec MUNICIPAL GARAGE: Cont'd from page 6 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE as well as shelters for abrasive products like salt and sand. To the qualified voters entitled to have their name entered on the The Société Québécoise To the qualified voters entitled to have their name entered on the referendum list of the entire municipality and who are users of referendum list of the entire municipality and who are users of the sewage system on all the territory of the town of Gaspé: des infrastructures (SQI) re- the water supply on all the territory of the town of Gaspé: fuses to disclose the cost of the PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given by the undersigned, Clerk of Ville project as it might affect in PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given by the undersigned, Clerk of Ville de Gaspé, that at an ordinary sitting held on January 16, 2017, the some negative way the call for de Gaspé, that at an ordinary sitting held on January 16, 2017, the Town Council has adopted the following By-Law: tender process. Town Council has adopted the following By-Law: Approximately 50 people 1326-16 : DÉCRÉTANT UNE DÉPENSE D’UNE SOMME DE 328 1327-16: DÉCRÉTANT UNE DÉPENSE D’UNE SOMME DE 934 000 $ ET UN EMPRUNT D’UNE SOMME DE 111 584 $ POUR LA work at the Gaspé service cen- 000 $ ET UN EMPRUNT D’UNE SOMME DE 310 000 $ POUR tre and garage, in addition to RÉALISATION DE TRAVAUX DE RÉFECTION DE LA STATION LA RÉFECTION DE LA STATION DU SURPRESSEUR DE LA DE POMPAGE SP-9 ET ABROGEANT LE RÈGLEMENT 1310-16 four employees of the CGER. CÔTE BELLEVUE. Gaspé Mayor Daniel Côté THAT the persons qualified to vote on the By-Law on the date of welcomes the Transport THAT the persons qualified to vote on the By-Law on the date of January 16, 2017, and who have therefore the right to demand Québec move. “We’ve been January 16, 2017, and who have therefore the right to demand that this By-Law be submitted to a referendum poll will have ac- talking about this for years. In that this By-Law be submitted to a referendum poll will have ac- cess to a register open for that purpose from nine (9) hours to nine- cess to a register open for that purpose from nine (9) hours to nine- teen (19) hours on February 1, 2017, at the office of the my opinion, it never should teen (19) hours on February 1, 2017, at the office of the have been built downtown, undersigned, at the Town Hall in order to enter their name, address undersigned, at the Town Hall in order to enter their name, address and occupation together with their signature. close to schools.” and occupation together with their signature. In 2004, Transport Québec IS A QUALIFIED VOTER OF THE MUNICIPALITY first decided to move its garage IS A QUALIFIED VOTER OF THE MUNICIPALITY to the Sandy Beach industrial A person who, on January 16, 2017, is not disqualified from voting park, in a new building. Then A person who, on January 16, 2017, is not disqualified from voting according to article 524 of the Act respecting elections and refer- according to article 524 of the Act respecting elections and refer- endums in municipalities and meets the following requirements: the ministry evoked the idea of endums in municipalities and meets the following requirements: moving to the former GDS • a natural person domiciled in the municipality and, since at least plant, acquired by the Town of • a natural person domiciled in the municipality and, since at least six months, in Québec and Gaspé. The fact that it didn’t six months, in Québec and • is of full age and a Canadian citizen, and not under curatorship. materialize “is just as well,” • is of full age and a Canadian citizen, and not under curatorship. says Mayor Côté. The non resident sole owner of an immoveable or non resident The non resident sole owner of an immoveable or non resident sole occupant of a business place situated in the municipality B&B Brake Pads, the com- sole occupant of a business place situated in the municipality pany that develops brake pads who is not disqualified from voting and meets the following re- who is not disqualified from voting and meets the following re- quirements: for high power wind turbines, quirements: occupies part of the former • is the owner of an immoveable or sole occupant of a business GDS plant. The town of Gaspé • is the owner of an immoveable or sole occupant of a business place situated in the municipality since at least 12 months; is thinking of relocating there place situated in the municipality since at least 12 months; • in the case of a natural person, be of full age and Canadian cit- as well. • in the case of a natural person, be of full age and Canadian cit- izen and not under curatorship. izen and not under curatorship. Transport Québec will transfer the ownership of the The non resident undivided co-owners and non resident co-oc- The non resident undivided co-owners and non resident co-oc- cupants of a business place situated in the municipality not dis- downtown 31,000 square cupants of a business place situated in the municipality not dis- qualified from voting and meet the following requirements: metre property to the Town of qualified from voting and meet the following requirements: Gaspé. The Town will be re- • is the undivided co-owner of an immoveable or co-occupant of sponsible for demolishing the • is the undivided co-owner of an immoveable or co-occupant of a business place situated in the municipality since at least 12 buildings. If the property re- a business place situated in the municipality since at least 12 months; months; • is designated by means of a power of attorney signed by a ma- quires decontamination, Trans- • is designated by means of a power of attorney signed by a ma- port Québec will pay for it. jority of the persons who are co-owners or co-occupants since jority of the persons who are co-owners or co-occupants since at least 12 months, as the one who has the right to sing in their The Gaspé municipal coun- at least 12 months, as the one who has the right to sing in their name and to be entered on the referendum list of the munici- cil is considering that location name and to be entered on the referendum list of the munici- pality. This power of attorney must be produced before or at the to build a new arena which pality. This power of attorney must be produced before or at the signature time. would replace the old Luc- signature time. Legal person: Germain civic centre. Legal person: • have designated by resolution among its members, directors or • have designated by resolution among its members, directors or employees, a person who, on January 16, 2017, and at voting employees, a person who, on January 16, 2017, and at voting time, is of full age and Canadian citizen, is not under curator- time, is of full age and Canadian citizen, is not under curatorship ship and is not disqualified to vote. and is not disqualified to vote. THAT the persons qualified to vote on the By-Law in question must THAT the persons qualified to vote on the By-Law in question must establish their identity to the responsible person for the register, establish their identity to the responsible person for the register, by presenting, among others: a health-insurance card issued by by presenting, among others: a health-insurance card issued by the Québec Health Insurance Board, a driver’s permit issued by the Québec Health Insurance Board, a driver’s permit issued by the Québec Automobile Insurance Society, a Canadian passport, the Québec Automobile Insurance Society, a Canadian passport, an identity card of the Canadian armed forces, a certificate of In- an identity card of the Canadian armed forces, a certificate of In- dian status. dian status. THAT the number of applications needed in order that a referen- THAT the number of applications needed in order that a referen- dum poll be held for this By-Law is 433 and failing this number, the dum poll be held for this By-Law is 433 and failing this number, the concerned By-Law will be deemed approved by the qualified vot- concerned By-Law will be deemed approved by the qualified vot- ers. ers. THAT the qualified voters may examine this By-Law at the office of THAT the qualified voters may examine this By-Law at the office of the undersigned from 8 h 15 am till 12 h and from 1 h till 4 h 30 pm the undersigned from 8 h 15 am till 12 h and from 1 h till 4 h 30 pm from Monday till Thursday, and from 8 h 15 am till 12 h on Friday, from Monday till Thursday, and from 8 h 15 am till 12 h on Friday, and during registration hours. and during registration hours. THAT the result of this registration procedure will be announced on THAT the result of this registration procedure will be announced on February 1, 2017, at 7 pm, at the office of the undersigned, 25, rue February 1, 2017, at 7 pm, at the office of the undersigned, 25, rue de l’Hôtel-de-Ville in Gaspé. de l’Hôtel-de-Ville in Gaspé. GIVEN at Gaspé, January 25, 2017. GIVEN at Gaspé, January 25, 2017. Isabelle Vézina, Isabelle Vézina, Director of legal services and town clerk Director of legal services and town clerk

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granddaughter Shiana, four sisters-in-law, nieces, Tell her that I love her and I miss her, Obituaries nephews and many friends. And when she turns to smile, The family received condolences at Residences Place a kiss upon her cheek Funeraire Valère Fortin Inc. Gaspé. The service was And hold her for awhile. held at St Paul’s Church, Gaspé and was officiated Because remembering her is easy, by Rev. Doug Johnson. I do it every day, Wilma was a kind and thoughtful lady who al- But there's an ache within my heart, ways put her family and others before herself. She That will never go away. had many friends and was very sociable. She en- From your loving son Cullie, daughter-in-law joyed outings, travel and having people come to her Tammy and grandson Dylan and family. home for a cup of tea. Thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of Dept 200 Monseigneur Ross, the support of friends and relatives, Residences Funeraire Valère Fortin, a spe- cial thank-you to François Bouchard for his profes- sionalism, Rev. Doug Johnson who presided over the service and Albert & Elaine Patterson for cater- ing the delicious lunch which was served at the Le- gion. Thanks to everyone who sent flowers, cards, do- MACWHIRTER: Marion Grace (nee Anez) nations and food. Your kindness and support was December 23, 1921 - January 6, 2017 appreciated and will never be forgotten. Marion passed away peacefully in her sleep, at She was loved and will be sadly missed. home on January 6, 2017 at the age of 95 years. She was predeceased by her husband Robert Wilson MacWhirter (1977). In Memory Sadly missed by her children Clyde (Lynda), Nel- son (Marjorie), Bessy (the late Thomas) Craig, Don GOYETTE: Eric (Carol), Dolly (Lester) Hottot, Lorraine (the late Ken) 1984-2012 Campbell, Janet (Leo) Simmer, Dennis (Lynn), Arliss BISSON: Thomas Clair Five years ago someone we love went away, MacWhirter, Caroline (Claude) Hottot, Marc In loving memory of Thomas Clair Bisson who And life is not the same, (Melanie) and by her sisters Beryl (the late Albert) passed away January 13, 2013. The greatest gift that you can give is, Vout and Viola (the late Lindsay) MacWhirter and Remembering you is easy, Just to speak his name. her brother Dale (Audrey) Anez. I do it every day. We need to hear the stories, Predeceased by sister and brother-in-law Gloria And missing you is something, And the tales of days gone by. and Phillip Huntington and sister and brother-in- That will never go away. We need for you to understand, law Della and Hubert Major. Marion also leaves be- Forever in my heart, Theresa. These memories must last. hind many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, We cannot make more memories, nieces and nephews. Since he is no longer here. The family received visitors at Hetherington and So when you speak of Eric, Deans Funeral Chapel, 5176 Victoria Avenue, Niag- It is music to our ears. ara Falls on Thursday, January 12, 2017. The funeral Loved and missed dearly by family and friends. service was held in the chapel on Friday, January 13 From Mom, Jean, Patrick, Emilie and Noemie. at 11:00 a.m. with interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery. Donations to the Walker Family Cancer SIMON: Elson (Sonny) Centre (One Foundation) would be appreciated. In loving memory of a dear husband, father, fa- ther-in-law and grandfather who passed away Jan- uary 16, 1983. No matter how our lives may change, Or whatever we may do, We will never forget those precious times The ones we spent with you. We hold you close within our hearts. And there you shall remain. To walk with us throughout our lives, BURTON HARDY: Avis Until we meet again. In loving memory of Avis Burton Hardy. Sadly missed and remembered every day with If roses grow in heaven Lord, love, Merle and family. Please pick a bunch for me. Place them in my mother's arms, and tell her they're from me. Classic OUR RATES: Memorials Four Generations of CARD OF THANKS, BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT, Monument Craftsmen PRAYER, ENGAGEMENT, BIRTHDAY, ANNIVER- ROBERTS: Wilma (Simon) 1928-2016 SARY, MEMORIAL SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: $30 It is with much sadness that we announce the ($35 with picture) up to 20 lines. HIGHEST QUALITY - BEST PRICES IN MEMORIAM: $30 ($35 with picture) up to 20 lines - $40 passing of our mother, grandmother and great- ($45 with picture) More than 20 lines MONUMENTS, MARKERS, CEMETERY LETTERING, grandmother at the Monseigneur Ross on Novem- OBITUARY OR WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT: $40.00 LASER DESIGNS AND PORTRAITS ber 17, 2016. She was the daughter of William Simon ($45.00 with picture) (Max. 300 words) Please send your an- and Mabel Bourgaize. She was predeceased by her nouncement to: [email protected] Announcements for this page should be submitted typed or printed and paid in advance. SALES REPS: husband Harold, later by her friend Doug Phillips, To have your photo returned, please send a stamped self-addressed Albert Burton - New Richmond 418-392-4598 two infant daughters and five brothers. envelope. She leaves to mourn one daughter, Joyce, two Steven Imhoff - New Carlisle 418-752-6041 sons; Wade (Barbara), Daryl (Nora), one grandson SUBMISSIONS FOR THIS PAGE MUST BE IN OUR OFFICE BY THURSDAY. Alexis Normandeau - St. Jules 418-759-3270 Shanon, one granddaughter Amanda, one great-

Page 12, January 25, 2017 - Spec SAWYER: Doris Hall In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother who passed away January 25, 2010. Happy 97th Birthday Happy 97th Birthday Oh, how patient in thy suffering When no hand could give thee ease. God the helper of the helpless Saw thy pain and gave thee peace. Lovingly remembered by husband Reid Sawyer and family.

Novena to St. Jude Most holy St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the church honours and evokes you in univer- sality as the patron of hopeless cases; of things almost despaired of, pray for me, I am so helpless and alone. Make sure, I implore you, of that particular privilege given to you to bring visible and speedy health where health is almost despaired of. Come to my as- sistance. This great need is that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations and suffering particularly - say your re- A very special happy 97th birthday to quest - and that I may praise God with you and all the On January 28, 2017 a very sweet lady, Hazel (Munro) Lang of Upland, CA. elect forever. Mrs. Muriel Clark of New Carlisle, will be 97 As you celebrate with family and friends on I promise oh blessed St. Jude to be ever mindful years old (young). Muriel is so full of life and so January 29, we wish you continuous of this great favour, to always honour you as my spe- interested in everything around her. A visit health and happiness. cial and powerful patron and to greatly encourage with her is a gift. She is surrounded by a With love from sister Jessie and her family, devotion to you. Amen. loving family and friends who love her. as well as all your nieces and nephews. T.H. We are fortunate to know her. Hilda and Myra.

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Landis Assels We would like to welcome the following new Get well wishes to Exoré Duguay. residents to Shigawake. Cyndi Aubut and family; SHIGAWAKE & Congratulations to local farmer Jennifer Hayes, Matthew Roussy (formerly of Hopetown), son of PORT DANIEL NEWS the new Chief Commissioner to C D C. The whole Patty Grant; Kathleen Savard & Jonathan Main; community wishes you great success in your new lastly Ryan Walker and Dakota Hottot and their two Our sympathy goes out to Zackary and Brianna endeavour. lovely girls Tenley and Paisley. Sauson on the loss of their mother, Lisa. Congratulations to Clint Leblanc and Holly Bon- Shelley Duguay and friend Louise were home for Jonathan, Madeleine and family were home with spille on their marriage which occurred September Christmas to visit Freda and Gerald Scott, Kenny, Elton and Gloria Hayes for Christmas. Also get well 3. Welcome to Shigawake Zoe, Logan and Coltan. Sarah Duguay and families. wishes to Elton who has been feeling poorly. Congratulations to Tracy Wylie and Billy Skene Elvis, Ruby and Brandon Kruse were home to Ashley, son Jack and fiancé Brent visited with on the arrival of their beautiful baby boy. visit mother Lila Servant. Glen Hayes and family recently. A big hello to Claude Harrison of New Rich- Mark and Janice Roussy enjoyed a visit from Get well to Peter Almond who has been visiting mond from your two girls who you met in Ri- their son Matthew. While home he also visited his in Alberta. mouski. sister Crystal and nieces. Brian Williams was here to visit mother Lena, to accompany her to appointments and to celebrate Own a piece of the Coast... her birthday on December 6. Chris Williams came to spend Christmas with his mother. Connie and Luc Martin were here for Christmas to spend time with her mother, Lois Williams. Name: Nancy Dea, Lance Allaan and children were here Take a few moments for Christmas with Audrey Dea, Clarence and boys. Address: Bill and Marcelle Sullivan were away to Barrie, to order a Ontario to spend time with daughter Lynn and fam- ily. subscription of Welcome home to Lewis Evans after his time Email Address: away in hospital recovering from an accident. The Gaspé Spec Stella Roussy was happy to entertain Nelson, Rose, their daughter and her family with Christmas for yourself, a friend lunch after mass. Canada (taxes are included in prices) Alan and Collette Dow were away visiting fam- or relative. Find out 1 year $46, 6 mths $25 ily. Outside Canada: $165 Donald and Margaret Ramier spent Christmas what’s happening Email Subscription: $46 with son Dean and Crystal then on to Moncton for a on the Coast... turn to great check-up. Enclose cheque or money order or call Therese Collins has returned from Rimouski the pages of 418-752-5400 with credit card info. where she had an operation and is home recovering well. David and Kim accompanied her . The Gaspé Spec! The Gaspé Spec Get well wishes to Judy Hottot Fitzgerald P.O. Box 99 Crystal Duguay and Travis Vautier had their New Carlisle, Quebec G0C 1ZO baby Jezebel christened in St-Paul's Church in Shi- gawake on Christmas Eve. Page 13, January 25, 2017 - Spec COAST ROUND-UP: $5 per week CLASSIFIED: $6 per week Please send your ad to: [email protected] DEADLINE FOR THIS PAGE: THURSDAY

CLASSIFIEDS Shamrock Golden Age Club invites from past and present W.I. mem- day: Bible study and prayer at 7 CASCAPEDIA-ST-JULES: you to walk with us at 10 a.m. bers. To purchase a copy call 418- p.m. “You Must Be Born Again.” 50 + Club FOR SALE: 1973 Upright Willis every Monday. Meet at the Com- 752-6564 or pick up a copy at the Every Tuesday: Prize Bingo at 7 piano including bench. Must be munity Center and walk 3 to 5 kms Spec office. NEW CARLISLE: p.m. Entry (2 cards for $5) and $1 picked up by the buyer at the Fifty in and around Douglastown. Monthly breakfast for each additional card. Plus Club, 319 rte 299, Cascapedia SHIGAWAKE: The New Carlisle 50+ Club will be St. Jules. Donation for article will be BARACHOIS: SPDS Governing holding their monthly breakfast on CASCAPEDIA-ST-JULES: greatly accepted. For more infor- Legion Branch 261 Board Meetings Wednesday, February 8 at 9 Jam Session mation call Dorothy at 418-392- Upcoming Events Tuesday, January 31: There a.m. at the Heritage restaurant. On Friday, February 3 and Fri- 4686. Every Monday: The Royal Cana- will be a meeting at 6:30 p.m. at day, February 17 at the 50+ dian Legion Branch 261 will be Shigawake Port-Daniel School. NEW RICHMOND: Club, 319, Route 299, there will be COAST ROUND-UP having a bingo night at 7 p.m. at Tuesday, March 28: There will Friperie Notice a jam session open to all musi- the legion. Everyone welcome! be a meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Hope Holiday Closure cians and spectators. Doors open YORK: Saturday, February 11: Come Town Log Cabin. Friperie Entraide de l’É.P.É. We al- at 7 p.m. with entertainment be- ACW out for a fun night of music Tuesday, May 30: There will be ways have a large selection of ginning at 7:30 p.m. Admission is Upcoming Events by NASH starting at 9 p.m. En- a meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Shi- clothing in all sizes for families as free and canteen services will be Saturday, July 15: Summer trance fee is $5. gawake Port-Daniel School. well as furniture. Couches, beds, available on site. Welcome to all! sale. Details to follow at a later dressers, etc. If you have items date. BARACHOIS: SHIGAWAKE: which are still functioning and no CASCAPEDIA-ST-JULES: Saturday, November 18: Yoga WI Marcil Branch longer need them don't throw Legion Branch 172 Christmas sale. Details to follow Have you made your New Year’s Advance Notice them away before calling us be- Upcoming Events at a later date. fitness resolution? How about Friday, February 10: Valentine’s cause there are people who need Saturday, January 28: The Le- learning Yoga? Learn relaxation, Tea. From 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. at stoves, fridges, washers, dryers, gion will be hosting an afternoon YORK: breathing, while working on bal- the 3 Star 50 Plus Club. $6 per beds, chairs, tables, etc. For infor- of Dame De Pique starting at 1 York River Senior Citizens ance and flexibility and helping person. Kids 6 and under free. mation please call 418-392-5161 p.m. Come join us for an after- Upcoming Events your heart and circulation. A new 50/50 and door prize. (Boul. Perron West, New Rich- noon of fun, downstairs at the Friday, February 10: There will 8-week session is starting on Sat- mond). community hall. Admission is $5. be a Lumber Jack supper held at urday, January 21 for $70. Or HOPE TOWN: Sunday, February 12: The le- the community hall. First setting you can drop-in weekly for $10 Hope Baptist Church NEW RICHMOND: gion will be hosting a Valentines starts at 5 p.m. and second setting per lesson. These bilingual “I was glad when they said to me, Fundraiser brunch from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at starts at 6 p.m. Cost is $10 for classes are held at 10 a.m. on Sat- Let us go into the house of the The Richmond Manor is the owner the community hall. The cost is adults and $5 for children. Bar urdays at the Belle Anse School. Lord” (Psalm 122:1). We are a of a John Wiseman original that $10 for adults and $7 for children service available. Call Tony Patter- To reserve a place call Sandy Bible-based, Christ-centered and hangs in our living room and we under 12. Please come join us for son for more info at 418-368- Coombs at 418-645-2874. family-focused church. Sunday also own all of the prints. As a a great meal. 3276. School is for all ages, it starts at fundraiser we are selling our prints Saturday, March 18: There will BARACHOIS: 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.; Worship for just $50 each. This is an un- GESGAPEGIAC: be a St. Patrick’s Day supper and Rec Center service starts at 11 a.m.; Friday precedented bargain. What a won- Community Market dance starting at 6 p.m. at the Bingo is back! Friday, February Kings Club (ages 5-12 yrs) at 3:30 derful gift it would be to offer A community market will be held community hall. Entertainment 3 at 7 p.m. at the Barachois Rec and Young Peoples (ages 12-18 someone a symbol of the Gaspé in the Galgosiet building on Sat- with the Senior’s band. Cost is Centre. We hope you will all con- yrs) starts at 7 p.m. Everyone is Peninsula. For more information urday, February 18 from 10 $10. Bar services available. For tinue to come out and enjoy the welcome to join us at Hope Bap- please call Manjula at 418-392- a.m. to 4 p.m. To reserve a table advance tickets call Tony Patterson bingo nights again! The new exec- tist Church, 305 Route132, 4102. for $5 call the band office (Bonnie at 418-368-3276. utive also wants to thank the out- HopeTown.www.hopebap- Jerome) at 418-759-3441. Saturday, April 8: Annual gen- going directors for their many, tistchurch1.com. 418-752-5838. NEW RICHMOND: eral meeting at 4 p.m. at the Le- many years of service and for the Pastor Paul Bedford BTh. MTh United Church gion. Punch will be served from 5 success of the Rec Centre, and we Upcoming Events to 6 p.m., supper is at 6 p.m. and hope you will join us. HOPE TOWN: Sunday, January 29: An after UNITED CHURCH a dance will follow with live enter- Winter service soup luncheon will be held Sunday, January 29 tainment. The cost is $20 with a PORT DANIEL: Carnival Schedule: at the church. Cost is $7 for adults New Richmond $10 refund to members. Bar serv- Golden Age Club Friday, January 27: Casserole and $4 for children under 12. 10:30 a.m. ice available. Upcoming Events supper from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 30: An after serv- Sunday, April 30: The annual Saturday, January 28: Military Adults $10. Children 7-12 $4 and ice hotdog luncheon will be held at bingo will be held at 1 p.m. at the whist party at 8 p.m. under 6 free. Also a gift bingo at the church. Cost is $7 for adults ANGLICAN community hall. One card is $3 or Friday, February 3: There will 7:30 p.m. Series of 3/$20. and $5 for children under 12. $2 for 5. be a gift bingo at 7:30 p.m. at the Saturday, January 28: Games Saturday, November 18: There CHURCH Golden Age Club, Port Daniel on ice. 1:30 p.m. Family game will be a ham and scallopped po- OF CANADA DOUGLASTOWN: West. Cost is $20 per series. Can- night starts at 7 p.m. tato supper held from 4:30 p.m. to Sunday, January 29 Upcoming Events teen will be open. Proceeds to Sunday, January 29: Hockey. 6 p.m. at the church. Cost is $10 New Richmond Friday, January 27: The Com- benefit Malcolm Evans Fund. Oldtimers vs Youngtimers. Starts for adults and $6 for children 3 p.m. Holy Eucharist munity center will be holding a Weather permitting. at 1 p.m. under 12. New Carlisle happy hour starting at 5 p.m. 11 a.m. Holy Eucharist Bring your refreshments and a SHIGAWAKE: dish to share. A voluntary contri- Cookbooks for sale NEW CARLISLE: RECYCLE Hope Town bution of $2 would be appreci- The Marcil Branch W.I. has a cook- Bible Chapel Services 10 a.m. Morning Prayer ated. It’s a great opportunity to book that would make a perfect Sunday: Breaking of Bread for REDUCE Port Daniel get together with old friends or gift. The cost is $12. The cook- Believers - 9:30 a.m., Sunday 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist Walking Every Monday: The book includes wonderful recipes night service - 7 p.m. Wednes- REUSE

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Page 14, January 25, 2017 - Spec Why do we say .... What’s This Artifact? By Gary Briand ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Be yourself instead of hiding behind The universal and common a persona, Aries. Show your true meaning of "ass in a sling" is to HINTS feelings and you will earn more re- convey the sense of defeat, spect for it. If you meet any resist- sadness or rejection in a person ance, try again. who has experienced a great Wrap celery in TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 disappointment. Taurus, a missed opportunity won’t aluminum foil come back to haunt you. You will One purported derivation have plenty of additional opportuni- of the phrase comes from a when putting ties to make another go of things in the days to come. man who has an arm in a sling in the after the loss of a prize fight. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 The reporters exaggerated his refrigerator Gemini, you must find ways to sure misery by using his lower ex­ up any cracks before you can move tremity as the inconvenienced and it will ahead. Give it your best effort, but Answer: Aircraft Radio Transmitter/Receiver, Used in the you may want to seek advice from part. aircrafts in WWII and various wars. It was used by the Pisces. A more probable explana­ keep for pilot to communicate with the main base and the many tion that the "ass" is really a CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 weeks. aircrafts within the air. Cancer, keep forging ahead even if donkey and that the expression you feel like you are going up comes from blacksmiths who against a brick wall. Eventually you rigged slings to lift donkeys off will find a solution and a way to overcome this obstacle. the forge's floor. It was believed that, unlike horses, LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 donkeys could not stand on There are a few things you need to tackle early in the week, and then three legs. Today, we now you will likely have the rest of the know that donkey's can stand time for recreation, Leo. Put travel on three feet and, thus, the at the top of your to-do list. blacksmith's sling is not re­ VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 quired. Virgo, if you experience a scare, it Whatever the background will be short-lived and you will re- cover quickly. The rest of the week of the phrase, "ass in a sling" could prove uneventful. Make the simply conveys the sense of most the downtime. sadness over some event that LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 the subject experienced. Libra, you may be second-guess- ing an important decision. It is not too late to make a change. Ap- proach the next decision more carefully.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, if you have been away from your childhood home for a while, pay a visit. You can visit your old haunts and reminisce about things.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, step out of the shadows for a bit and accept the praise and recognition you deserve this week. It’s not being boastful if you accept well wishes of others.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, although you may be looking straight ahead, you are having trouble seeing what is right in front of you. Adjust your per- spective and you might be sur- prised.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you are quite productive this week, tackling many things on your to-do list. While you are feel- ing motivated, keep going and you may accomplish even more.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Sometimes you have to make sac- rifices, Pisces. Put others first this week. This selfless approach will be its own reward.

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