"$56"-*5 4r/&84
ANTOINE MESSIER antoine.messier@eap.on.ca CHAMPLAIN TOWNSHIP’S NEW COUNCIL TAKES OFFICE The township says goodbye to three councillers; Violaine Tittley and Troy Carkner, both of whom did not run for reelection, and to Jacques Lacelles who passed away in October this year.
help grow its residential subdivisions and build affordable housing. Riopel also hopes to build a new muni- cipal office in the future as the township has many employees with little space in the current building. Riopel is also hoping to build on the sou- thern side of County Road 17 during this term. Champlain Township and Hawkesbury would need to negotiate a suitable deal for this to happen as the township would require infrastructure built on the south side of the road to be connected to Hawkesbury’s water and sewer systems. “I think it would be advantageous for both municipalities,” said Mayor Riopel. “It would create jobs for people in both municipalities and it may attract new residents who want to build or buy houses in Hawkesbury and Champlain.”
Champlain Township’s new council and re-elected mayor Norman Riopel were sworn in during inauguration ceremonies November 16. “I want to recognize and thank Champlain residents for electing me as mayor for ano- ther four years.” said Riopel. “I’m honoured and touched by your continued support and trust for this great responsibility.” Mayor Riopel, elected for his second term, noted in his speech the importance of the democratic process at the municipal level. “A special thank you goes to all non- FMFDUFEDBOEJEBUFT &SJD#PJWJO 4FSHF3BWBSZ BOE%FOJT8FMEFOGPSUIFJSFGGPSUTJOUBLJOH part in the municipal election process.” said 3JPQFMi8JUIPVUUIFJSJOUFSFTU XFXPVMEOPU have had an election.”
“Thank you for your service for the com- munity.” said Riopel. “It was an honour to serve the last mandate with you.” Future Plans Riopel said that during the next four years he wants to continue working on infrastructure while being responsible with the township’s budget. i8FSFTUVDLXJUIBIJLFJOUIFQSJDFPG diesel, gas, electricity and propane, which are all direct costs to the municipality.” said Riopel. “In the next four years, we want to minimize useless expenditures and keep moving forward.” The mayor is also hoping to attract more building contractors to the community to
Norman Riopel, réélu pour son second mandat en tant que maire du canton de Champlain, prête serment lors des cérémonies d’investiture le mardi 16 novembre. -photo Antoine Messier. -photo Antoine Messier
HAWKESBURY ACCUEILLE SON NOUVEAU MAIRE ET CONSEIL
TRAINING
CHILD CARE PRACTITIONER
$1000 BONUS *
Le maire nouvellement élu, Robert Lefebvre, a été assermenté le jeudi 17 novembre lors de la séance inaugurale du conseil au Robert Hartley Sportsplex, en compagnie des conseillers Raymond Campbell, André Chamaillard, Jeanne Charlebois, Yves Paquette, Julie Séguin et Antonios Tsourounakis. - photo Joseph Coppolino
More than 75 JOBS available NOW!
YOU LOVE CHILDREN, AND WANT TO CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR DEVELOPMENT WHILE HAVING A REWARDING CAREER?
NOUVEAU CONSEIL POUR LE CANTON D’ALFRED-PLANTAGENET
FREE
TRAINING SUMMARY • Fully subsidized training • Individual support for childcare, transportation and other needs is available
ADMISSION CRITERIA* • Ontario Provincial Police Vulnerable Sector Check • Selection interview and medical certificate • Good physical condition
INFORMATION / REGISTRATION
*Some conditions apply.
START DATE JANUARY 2023 REGISTRATION IS OPEN LIMITED SPACE
Jean Dubois, Skills Development Coordinator Employment Services Centre 613.632.0179 or 800.668.5950 jdubois@csepr.ca
6139170373 TEXTO
Le maire Yves Laviolette appose sa signature sur son serment d’office et d’autres documents officiels, le confirmant comme maire du canton d’Alfred-Plantagenet pour les quatre prochaines années, lors de la cérémonie d’investiture du 15 novembre pour lui et les quatre conseillers représentant les quartiers 1 et 2. —photo Gregg Chamberlain
St. James Catholic Education
Made with FlippingBook Ebook Creator