COMMUNAUTÉ / C Local Tri- Valley conservationists recognized
C ANDICE V ETTER candice.vetter@eap.on.ca
MANOTICK | Once again residents of the South Nation and Castor rivers areas did well at the Tri-Valley Conservation Awards, with two local schools being recognized: St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School (STA) in Russell (winner) and École élémentaire publique de la Rivière Castor in Embrun (finalist). Teachers Ann Jackson from STA and Joyce Chartrand from Rivière Castor were recognized. The MC for the evening gala was Live 88.5 FM radio host Katfish Morgan. The Tri-Valley area covers the Rideau, South Nation and Mississippi rivers. Says winner Jackson, “It’s become a real competition.” Jackson’s environmental studies classes have engaged in shoreline cleanups, a giving garden and greenhouse, worked with the Russell Horticultural Society, helped with trash in and cache out weekends, and won Envirothon competitions, among many other projects. Both her classes took part in the Provincial Envirothon in St. George. Joyce Chartrand’s elementary class at Rivière Castor have done many clean-up projects as well, and have run several electronic waste recycling days and take- in products such as batteries for recycling. They have also installed a nature walk behind the school. Tri-Valley said the walk provides “a place where students and staff can take a moment and reconnect with nature.” The two teachers work together to promote their special events. Says Jackson, “Everybody does a little part and it makes a big difference.” Says Chartrand, “What you can do can make an impact, even if the problem seems too huge to attack.” Other area winners included Parmalat in Winchester for their clean water program and Floyd Dingwall who received a lifetime achievement award for working with the South Nation Conservation Authority. Fred Schueler and Aleta Karstad, who are currently involved in a local project studying the biota of the North Russell red shale hill and surrounds, were also honoured. Collecte de sang à Casselman Une collecte de sang aura lieu le mardi 29 mai de 16 h 30 à 20 h 30 à l'Académie de La Seigneurie, 731, rue des Pommiers. Les donneurs peuvent prendre rendez-vous à l’avance afin d’éviter l’attente, en composant sans frais le 1- 866-JE DONNE, ou se présenter directement sur place.
Canadians are living longer and costs for the Old Age Security (OAS) are rising. On April 1, 2023 the Government of Canada plans to start raising the age of eligibility for OAS and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) from 65 to 67.*
What does this mean for you?
54 or older as of March 31, 2012
You may still obtain OAS/GIS at age 65
The age of eligibility for OAS/GIS will change gradually between 2023 and 2029
53 or younger as of March 31, 2012
Starting in July 2013, Canadians who are eligible for, but not yet receiving OAS will have the flexibility to delay receiving it in exchange for a higher monthly amount at a later date.
The number of working-age Canadians for every senior is decreasing**
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The number of working-age Canadians per senior is decreasing, placing additional pressure on the OAS program.
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1990 2030 **Source: 9th Actuarial Report on the Old Age Security Program 2012
For a free brochure or more information visit www.ServiceCanada.gc.ca/retirement or call 1 800 O-Canada (TTY 1-800-926-9105)
*Subject to parliamentary approval
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