VOL. 04 • N° 03JUNE 2016

Acquisition ofthe Ayer’s CliffbeachIt’s with muchenthusiasm that I’mannouncing that theCanton de Hatley isnow owner, in part -

nership with the municipalities ofHatley, Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley andAyer’s Cliff, of a 9 acre propertylocated by the south shore of lakeMassawippi. This acquisition,known as Servite Beach, was aunique opportunity for the Parcrégional. It will ensure public accessto the lake for current and futuregenerations.

A financing plan is currently under -way. This will be followed by adevelopment plan to offer citizens,as soon as possible, the possibilityto enjoy this wonderful beach.

Municipal officeWe are now in our new officeslocated in the former Mont Hatleybuilding. Though functional, thesetup is temporary. The somewhatimprovised move was necessarybecause of the opportunity to salethe former office in North Hatley.

In the coming months the munici -pality will go forward with therenovation of the Town Hall. Thiswill include the demolition of partof the existing building and therenovation of another part tocreate permanent offices. Wethank you in advance for yourunderstanding when you will visitthe Town hall during renovations.

Family DayFamily Day is this SaturdayJune 11th, starting at 4 p.m.,at Mont Hatley Park. I hopemany of you will be thereand I get a chance to seeyou. There will be manynew activities and I’msure you and yourfamily will have amemorable day.

Martin Primeau, mayor

UNVEILING OFTHE FAMILY DAY

PROGRAM(Details on page 4)

Have agreat

summer!

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MUNICIPAL INFOSCOST FOR ADDITIONAL BLACK BINDo you have more than one black bin(garbage)? The cost for picking up theextra bin is $96 per year.

NEED LANDFILL?If you need landfill for your property,please contact the municipality. You mustprovide precise information about whereyou want it on your property. To reachthe Municipality: 819-842-2977.

OFFICE CLOSEDThe municipal office is closed onJune 24th and July 1st.

Have a great holiday!

2017 CALENDAR PHOTO THEME Historic places and buildings includinghistoric sites, mining sites, coveredbridges, old train track beds (cycling path)churches, old barns, old houses, historictrails, ruins, relicts, etc.. Don’t hesitate,take some pictures and send them to themunicipality at info@cantondehatley.caYour photo might appear in the nextmunicipal calendar!

- Cyclists… watch out forpedestrians and reduceyour speed, especially inthe curves as visibilitydistance is greatly reduced.

Also, it is recommended tostay on the right side, to avoidcollisions with other cyclists.

- Pedestrians… don’t take up the wholewidth of the path and make surecyclists have room to pass.

PUBLIC SAFETY

CONTACT INFORMATION

CITY HALL4765, chemin de Capelton, Canton-de-Hatley (Quebec) J0B 2C0Tel. : 819 842-2977 • Fax: 819 842-1997Email: info@cantondehatley.caWebsite: www.cantondehatley.ca

Opening Hours : Monday to friday: 8 h at 12 h and 13 h at 16 h

RED CROSS BE READY APPHouse fires, floods, power outages, andeven catastrophic earthquakes –whatever the disaster, the officialCanadian Red Cross Be Ready app givesusers instant access to the informationneeded in order to prepare for differentemergency situations and to take actionwhen a disaster strikes.Working closely with the WeatherNetwork, the app features an alert systemand the ability to monitor and trackweather developments, allowing users to prepare their homes and families for disasters.

FOR PEDESTRIAN CYCLISTCOHABITATIONThe bike path is a cohabitation zone forcyclists and pedestrians.

MAYOR’S OFFICEYour Municipal Council

General ManagerLiane Breton

Assistant to the DirectorPaul Conway

Assistant TreasurerAnnie Deshaies

Building and Environment InspectorÉric Gravel

Public Works DirectorJean-François Laflamme

Recreation Development AgentLucie Levasseur

Graphic Design & printing of NewsletterLes Publications Municipales – 1 877 553-1955

Martin PrimeauMayor

Jacques BogenezCouncillor n°3

Vincent FontaineCouncillor n°2

Claude B. MeilleurCouncillor n°4

Guy LarkinCouncillor n°5

Patrick CloweryCouncillor n°1

Sylvie CassarCouncillor n°6

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MAY 2ND 2016 COUNCILMEETING1. The Parc régional Massawippi

acquires the Pères Servites beach

Council authorized the mayor anddirector general to sign a new agreementwith the Parc régional Massawippi. Theobject is to allow four member muni -cipalities (Ayer’s Cliff, Canton deHatley, Hatley et Ste-Catherine-de-Hatley) to acquire the Père Servitesbeach, lot 4 247 651 in the municipalityof Ayer’s Cliff.

2. Council approves by-law to acquire beach

Council approved the adoption, by theParc régional Massawippi, of loan by-lawn°2016-01 for the amount of 1 725 000 $to acquire the Père Servites beach inAyer’s Cliff. The loan by-law will befinanced over 40 years.

3. Tax for 911 increases to $0.46

Beginning on August 1st, the tax for eachtelephone service will be $0.46 (insteadof $0.40) per month per telephone

number. This tax, added to yourtelephone bill, finances the 911 callcenter.

4. Local road maintenance program

Council confirmed with the Ministèredes Transports, de la Mobilité durable etde l’Électrification des transports(MTMDET) that road works were donefor the $106,396 compensation. Theprogram was to compensate themunicipality for local road maintenancein 2015.

5. 2015 financial statement

The director general tabled the 2015financial statement.

MAY 12TH 2016 COUNCILMEETING1. Mandate given to Architech

Design inc.

The municipality received four offers for the renovation of the municipalbuilding. The mandate was given toArchitech Design inc. for the amount of$21,000 plus taxes.

2. Architectural integration plans

Following the recommendation of theland planning committee, council accep -ted the construction permit requests for the following addresses: 204 rue du Boisé & 3400 chemin de Capelton. By-law no 2000-13 concerning archi -tectural integration plans applies to these projects.

3. 2016 dust control

The municipality received four offers forthe liquid calcium for 2016. The contractwas given to Entreprises Bourget inc. in the amount of $35,311. It was thelowest bid.

ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE CLEANS DITCHESSaturday May 21st, the environment committee membersand a few citizens of all ages cleaned out the ditches ofMacDonald road and Belvédère sud street. About 50 bagswere filled! Other projects are coming!

Thanks to all our volunteers! Thanks to our photographer, councilor Sylvie Cassar.

Jacques Bogenez, councilor, environment committee president

TREE DISTRIBUTION Saturday May 28th was an excellent tree distribution by the environmentcommittee (in cooperation with theMinistère des Ressources naturelles et dela faune and l'Association forestière desCantons de l'Est). About 1200 trees weredistributed to about a hundred citizens,who could also make use of somecompost. It was like a raid!

By 9 :30 a.m., a half hour after opening,we were already out of certain species!

The photo, taken when it was quiet,doesn’t reflect how busy it was.

It was a great success. As we have morespace now, we will try to improve themanagement of compost, to have moreand more often for distribution to citizens.

Thanks to our volunteers and thanks tocitizens for their enthusiasm to keep ourmunicipality beautiful.

Jacques Bogenez, councilor,environment committee president

ENVIRONMENT AND CCE

FOLLOW-UP ON COUNCIL MEETINGS

A quiet moment during an otherwise busytree distribution

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The Canton de Hatley Family Day will be held on June 11th 2016, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Mount Hatley (4765 c. Capelton, Canton de Hatley,formerly Montjoye). This year, several novelties are on the menu: the Festivalwill be held under a large tent and we’ll have the chance to present a show withBears of Legend (8:30 p.m.), an energetic and talented band that will please both the young and young at heart. There will also be a climbing wall,

interactive entertainment with “Caravane du gout”, inflatable games, a makeup artistand the traditional free hot dog dinner. The Environment

Committee will offer plants that attract butterflies to the first 100Canton de Hatley residents to arrive at the festival (from 4 p.m.).Tons of surprises await!

Don’t miss this event!Info.: 819-842-2977 or loisirs@cantondehatley.ca

About Bears of Legend Bears of Legend delivers a unique and vibrant blend of folk,classical and progressive rock music around inspiring and illustrated lyrics. Considered as one of the most energetic,active and original bands of Quebec, the septet might have written the craziest thematic concept album of 2015.Traditional instruments in hands, Bears of Legend innovateson "Ghostwritten Chronicles" with complex musicalarrangements, powerful vocal harmonies and epic orchestralthemes. The group’s website:http://www.bearsoflegend.com

RECREATION, ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

Unveiling of the Family Day

program

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ACTIVITIES &RECREATIONBeach volleyballFriendly meetings without competition!No registration, just show up at the court!

When: Every Monday,starting June 15th

Time: 6:30 p.m.When: Chaumière parkvolleyball court, Haskell Hill road

Note: Bring your volleyballs and your water bottle.

Day camp The Canton de Hatley day camp will beheld from June 27 to August 19. There are

still a few places left. The program is available at the town hall or on the web site cantondehatley.ca.

For infor mation: 819-842-2977 or by e-mail at loisirs@cantondehatley.ca

Council invites you to theMassawippi river descentThe mayor and council invite you, nextAugust 6th, to the annual Massawippiriver descent. For a fourth year in a row,the municipality is offering its citizens aguided canoe or kayak trip down the river.

Details will be available in the summerrecreation flyer and the web site.

Registration: loisirs@cantondehatley.caor 819-842-2977

Hiking activity a successThe hiking activity held May 14th was agreat success. About 25 people registeredfor the activity.

EVENTS

Open house at the DomaineBergeville vineyardOn June 11th and 12th it will be openhouse at the Domaine Bergevillevineyard, between 1 and 5 p.m.. You willbe invited to plant a vine, submit a phototo our Facebook page and see how itdevelops over the months and years. Alsoon the program : free bubbly wine tastingand meet the wine makers. DomaineBergeville is located at 1030, cheminSherbrooke, Canton de Hatley.

Event atPotagerd’EmylouSaturday, June 18,from 10 a.m. to

4 p.m.. Activities for children: inflatablegames, make-up, clown, outdoor gamesand mini-farm. Free gardening workshopfor children. Initiation to family yoga. Visitof the greenhouse and production site. The

Le Potager d’Emylou is located at 105,Haskell Hill road. For more information :819-562-4205. www.potageremylou.net

Massawippi music festivalSaturday, June 18, 2016 at 8 p.m., St. Elizabeth’s Church, 3115 Capelton RoadErich Kory, CelloTristan Longval-Gagné, Piano

Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 8 p.m.,St. Elizabeth’s Church, 3115 Capelton RoadJonathan Crow and Andrew Wan, ViolinsPhilip Chiu, Piano

Infos : 819-842-1072, estria@cgocable.ca

missed, as it offers first choice rareantiques and collectibles. The Gala is alsoa much anticipated social event in theTownships. The evening runs from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Guests of the Gala enjoycomplimentary hors d'oeuvres, wine andother refreshments, served throughout theevening. Doors open Saturday & Sunday at10 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. Tickets for theGala evening are $30 and can be purchasedin advance. The entrance fee of Saturdayand Sunday is $5.

Tickets for the Gala are available at:

* Galerie Jeannine Blais: 102 MainStreet, North Hatley

* Pomegranate: 617 Chemin Sherbrooke,North Hatley

Proceeds help finance activities of the NorthHatley Recreation Society. For additionalquestions or comments, please contact us atinfo@northhatleyantiques.com.

North Hatley Antique ShowThe North Hatley Antique Show will beheld July 8, 9 & 10th, 2016. The NorthHatley Antique Show is the oldest show ofits kind in Canada. The opening galaevening on July 8th is an event not to be

Orford Festival – ConcertsOrford on Route 2016Free concert offered by Canton deHatley and Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley,August 3rd, 8 p.m., at Sainte-Catherine-de-Hatley church.

RECREATION, ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

Some of the 25 hikers who participated inthe activity

North Hatley Beach refundCanton de Hatley refunds 100% of thesurtax applicable to North Hatleybeach membership, for children up to 17 years old. Ask for a signedreceipt that identifies the child, theorganization (NHRS) and the

amount of surtax paid.

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BUSINESS PROFILE

A passion that runs in the familyFor Hélène Coulombe, the passion forhorses is a family affair. She grew upon the family farms in the county ofPortneuf, in Pont Rouge and Neuville,near Québec. Her mother had an innatelove of horses. Hélène remem bers that“When still very young, I would godown to the balcony outside andwhistle for my mother’s horse; it wouldcome right by the balcony and I wouldhop on and ride it without saddle orbridle, just for the joy and connectionof being there together.”

A mother daughter partnershipHélène Coulombe is a certifiedequestrian trainer since 1985. From a young age, she grew up in an

means many hours per week, between6:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.”

SpecialtyWhile offering many services, one ofthe stable’s specialties is non-verbalcommunication with the horse orethology. It is taught to be in constantpresence with the horse and thesurroundings.

A varied clientèleÉcurie Royale customers vary fromages 7 to 77 years old and from alllevels. What do they have in common?“The unique relationship with thehorse, the connection and a feeling ofbalance and harmony with nature.”

The horse and horseback riding“The horse allows us to harmonize ourmovements and reignite the spark oflife inside each of us. Horseback ridingallows us to find the balance betweentwo living beings.”You would like to know more aboutÉcurie Royale? Check their web site:http://ecurieroyale.com/

Look out forNext July 23 and 24, ÉcurieRoyale will be hosting the eques -trian events of the CanadianPentathlon championships.

L’ÉCURIE ROYALEequestrian family. Écurie Royale,founded in 2003, was born from thelove of horses but also the firm resolveto establish a stable business for herselfand her daughter Ashley. Thepartnership with Ashley has allowedthem to divide the clientele, the riderinstruction levels, the competitioncoaching and the horse communicationethology.

Choosing a siteIt’s while taking a drive in thecountryside that Hélène Coulombediscovered the site that would becomel’Écurie Royale. A friend asked her tomanage and rent the stables. Eightmonths later, she became the owner.

A wide range of servicesÉcurie Royale truly is an equestriancenter with a wide range of servicesincluding boarding, classes, training,sports-studies programs, ethology,riding, massage therapy and kine -siology. Hélène Coulombe explainsthat it is “Very important to offer avariety of services to better servecustomers and for a more stable returnfor the business. The services varybecause the winters are long and the summers are short. This also

Hélène & Ashley Coulombe, owners ofÉcurie Royale

Écurie Royale2640, Rodgers RoadCanton de Hatley (Qc) J0B 2C0Telephone : (819) 569-0505hcoulombe@ecurieroyale.comashley_aguillon@hotmail.com