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The Christmas
Fair is coming
hunting
to town
grounds
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L ACHUTE
Lands owned by South Nation
Halloween is a thing of the past and
Conservation are popular among hunters.
Christmas decorations are already
The number of permission letters issued
clogging the aisles at the mall. It’s
to hunt on SNC lands has increased by over
ChristmasshoppingtimeandTheSaveurs
60 per cent this year.
et culture Christmas Fair is back for a
Responsible hunting is allowed on most
fourth consecutive year on November
of the 10,000 acres of land owned by the
25,26, and 27, but this time at the former
Submitted photo
conservation authority but a letter of
Home Hardware building on Lafleur
Detective Constable Lise Durocher (left) and Constable Chantal Duchesne (right)
permission must be obtained first. To get a
Street in Lachute.
having their heads shaven by Ross Spagnolo (left) and Carole Duchesne.
letter, contact Chris Craig at 877-984-2948,
The Polyvalente Lavigne fire won’t
extension 234. The fee is $50, and a valid
diminish the enthusiasm and spirit of local
Hair-razing event nets $5,800
hunting licence must be produced.
artisans and Argenteuil is ready for a feel-
Habitat stewardship
good fair where artists meet producers for
Proposals for funding fromEnvironment
a joyful offeringof handmadeproducts and
Canada were approved for two important
in battle against cancer
specialities.
habitat stewardship programs. SNC is
“I come every year to find some cutesy
seeking approximately $10,000 for the
giftsformygrandchildren,”saidonevisitor
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American Ginseng program and another
last year. “Youcanbuyaffordableproducts
$15,000 for the Rare Turtle Program which
C HUTE - À -B LONDEAU
and help the local economy at the same
protects and restores turtle populations in
time. The ambiance is also top-notch with
the watershed. Staff will also pursue nearly
musicandsongs. It’s agreat timeof theyear
Nine local people are sporting cooler looks after having shed their locks in the
$20,000infundingtoidentifyandmapissues
to share.”
ongoing battle against cancer.
related to SNC managed forest and
The Hawkesbury Ontario Provincial Police detachment organized a Cops for Cancer
This year, 36 booths will be on hand and
watershed restoration projects.
initiative at the International PlowingMatch that was held recently in Chute-à-Blondeau.
12 new artisans are joining the family
Water watch
The event, initiated by Constable Chantal Duchesne, was in honour of detachment
gathering. Among the newcomers, The
SNC has lifted the Level 1 Low Water
Commander Steven Waite who lost his battle against cancer last May.
Éveil du printemps chocolate shop and the
Condition issued in August. Over the last
The event was a success as approximately $5,800 was collected.
GrandDuc buffalo farmare bringingmore
three months, stream flows throughout the
Eight offices andLisette Théoret, of Alexandria, had their heads shorn. She donatedher
goodstothetablewhileartistÉmilieLavigne
watershedshowedsignsof apotentialwater
long hair to Angel Hair for Kids, a program that provides wigs and hair loss solutions to
will provide entertainment and pottery
supplyproblem. Normal rainfall inOctober
increased stream flows in the watershed, so
financially disadvantaged children in Canada who have lost their hair due to a medical
specialist Suzanne Ryan at La Shed qui
SNC lifted the Condition. SNC continues to
condition or treatment.
tournewillofferone-of-a-kindpotteryware.
encourage wise use of water. Visit
Anyone who still wishes to support the cause can do so by going online at
Veterans of the fair like glass artist
watershedconditions.com for more
www.Cancer.ca/CopsForCancer. The local event can be accessed under Vankleek Hill in
Charles Lefebvre, the Troupeau béni
information.
the Ontario section.
monastery and eco-designer TriCycle are
Christmas Gala The Champlain Seniors Gala is celebrating its 10 th anniversary this
also back with their unique artwork, fine
cuisine and clothing. Bob Rodger, whose
wool blankets are very popular this time of
year with dinner and an evening of
the year, will also be present.
entertainment for seniors in
“This year, we are sharing space with
Champlain Township November 22
the guignolée andwe invite the population
at the Vankleek Hill Community
to be generous toward those who are in
Centre, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at a cost of $8
need with donations of food and money,”
per person. Entertainment this year is
Brownsburg-Chatham
said Catherine Lapointe, cultural agent for
Lauren Hall. A sit-down traditional
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the MRC d’Argenteuil. The Fair is a
Christmasturkeydinnerwillbeserved
wonderful opportunity to help our
at 5:30p.m. This initiative isorganized
merchants and artists and also the less
by a group of volunteers from
fortunate families."
Champlain with the goal to give all
The Fair opens its doorsNovember 25 at
seniors an opportunity to enjoy the
Christmas season. For tickets contact
4 p.m. and up to 9 p.m. that day. For the
8 15
Sandy (613-678-2690.)
weekend, hours will be from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. The former Home Hardware store is
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