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SHERBROOKE, QC Sir Alexander Tilloch Galt (1817-1893), Railway Promoter, Father of Confederation Past paraders By Matthew Farfan Townships Heritage Web Magazine Sir Wilfrid Laurier, one of Canada\u2019s most illustrious Prime Ministers, spent much of his adult life in the Eastern Townships.Laurier, who was born in Saint-Lin in the Laurentians in 1841, studied law at McGill University where he received his degree in 1864.He practiced law in Montreal for a few years, but thereafter moved to L\u2019Avenir in the Eastern Townships, where he served as editor of a small newspaper.Finding the Townships to his liking, Laurier took up permanent residence in Arthabaska where he built his home and continued his law practice.Laurier would later discover a passion for politics.In 1871, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Quebec.As MLA for Drummond-Arthabaska, he made a name for himself in the Quebec Liberal Party.In 1874, he entered federal politics, winning a seat as a Liberal in the House of Commons \u2014 ironic for someone who had been opposed to Confederation in 1867.His charisma and his talent as an orator were obvious, and he quickly rose to prominence in Ottawa.In 1877, he was made a cabinet minister by Prime Minister Alexander Mackenzie.With the defeat of the Liberals in 1878, Laurier was temporarily out of the spotlight, but he continued to sit as a member of Parliament.Laurier was interested in local affairs, as well.Despite his busy professional life, he found time to serve as mayor of Arthabaska.It was the hanging of Manitoba\u2019s Métis leader, Louis Riel, that returned Laurier to the forefront of federal politics.In 1887, he became Liberal leader, and in the 1896 elections, his party defeated the long-entrenched Conservative government.Canada\u2019s new prime minister would hold on to power for the next 15 years \u2014 an unprecedented feat.Described by historians as the \u201cFather of Modern Canada,\u201d Laurier believed that the 20th century would be \u201cCanada\u2019s Century.\u201d Key to that potential was the development of Canada\u2019s West.To this end, Laurier encouraged immigration, the construction of a second transcontinental railway, and settlement of the West, measures that would stimulate the economy.In 1905, Laurier solidified the country with the creation of two new provinces, Alberta and Saskatchewan.By the end of his term, the population of Canada had grown by 2 million.Throughout his career, Laurier was known for his ability to compromise.He was a vocal defender of Canadian unity, and his famous compromises resolved a number of contentious issues, including the Manitoba schools question (minority rights) and Canadian participation in the Boer War.His ability to compromise kept him in power for 15 years, and earned him the nickname, \u201cthe Great Conciliator.\u201d In 1911, however, his solutions to two major questions (creating a Canadian Navy and Free Trade with the U.S.) finally led to his defeat at the polls.Still a powerful voice in politics, however, Laurier remained leader of the opposition until his death in 1919.He is remembered not only as the first French Canadian prime minister, but as a great statesman, and as one of Canada\u2019s most eloquent and charismatic leaders.His political skills allowed him to lead his country through 15 of its most formative years.Sir Wilfrid Laurier always retained affection for his adopted Eastern Townships.Even after becoming prime minister, and taking up residence in Ottawa, he would return every summer and during holidays to his beloved home in Arthabaska.T uesday , June 26, 2018 Page 3 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com CANADA DAY Mayor Bertrand Ménard Councillors Céline Bourbeau Guy Boutin Clifford Lancaster Charles Mallette Gérard Tremblay Cathy Varnier Join us on Sunday, July 1, 2018 for Richmond\u2019s Annual Canada Day celebrations.Parade starts at 2 p.m.After the parade, join us at the Richmond Legion, 235 College North, for free hot dogs, popcorn supplied by the Girl and Boy Scouts.Live music inside the Legion for dancing.Organized by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #15 Richmond Everyone welcome! www.ville.richmond.qc.ca Have a great Canada Day! 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Canada Day in Bury By Ocean Francoeur Special to The Record Bury\u2019s Canada Day celebration is always a big hit, and this year should be no different.Randy Chapman, president of the Bury Athletic Association, which organizes the event, promised a weekend full of music and fun for the whole family.According to Chapman, celebrations will last all weekend long, starting on Friday June 29.\u201cFriday night the Big River band is going to play.They\u2019re supposed to be really good,\u201d he said, adding that after their show, there will be an amateur hour, where local bands and performers can come show Bury what they\u2019ve got.\u201cSaturday is basically all-day music,\u201d Chapman continued, listing in particular local favourites The Cloggers, along with Sawyerville bands Movin\u2019 On and Black Dog, as well as The Country Swingers who will make appearances.Chapman also announced that a pancake breakfast will be served at St.Paul\u2019s, and that other goodies such as strawberry shortcake and salad plates will be served up throughout the festivities.Besides that, many staples of Canada Day fun will be going on: Olympics for children ages 2 to 13, a fishing derby at the pond, face painting, petting zoos, an antique car show, a Gymkhana, a mechanical bull and, of course, the parade and fireworks show will be there for the amusement of all.\u201cAs of now we\u2019re all pretty busy setting things up and making sure everything is going to go alright,\u201d said Chapman.\u201cDuring the event I take care of the bar.I\u2019m so busy I don\u2019t even get to see the parade!\u201d Most of the events will be taking place in Memorial Park.There are cover fees: $8 for Friday, $10 for Saturday, and $15 for a weekend pass.Children 12 and under get in for free. T uesday , June 26, 2018 Page 5 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com CANADA DAY (819) 820-4055 Enjoy Canada Day! POWELL On Canada Day some roll, some ride Page 6 T uesday , June 26 , 2018 CANADA DAY newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record Accredited by: 5305 Courville Avenue, Waterloo, QC J0E 2N0 (450) 539-1821 www.santecourville.com \u2022 Nursing and assistance care services \u2022 Registered nurse \u2022 Registered nursing assistant \u2022 Nurses aid \u2022 Medical services \u2022 Pharmacy services \u2022 Occupa onal and physical therapy Since 1935 A dedicated team providing care with love and a en on \u2022 Ac vi es department \u2022 Food services \u2022 Housekeeping services \u2022 Laundry service \u2022 Hair and foot care services \u2022 Religious services Loving Hearts Giving Hands & 110th year of Hatley\u2019s famous Canada Day celebrations By Ocean Francoeur Special to The Record We\u2019re all waiting impatiently to celebrate our great nation that is Canada, even if it\u2019s only for the opportunity to enjoy a glorious day off, and what better place to celebrate than in Hatley?Perhaps one of the most well-known parades going on in the Townships, Hatley was once called \u201cthe biggest celebration off-shore of Montreal\u201d for Canada Day.Clearly, after 110 years of festivities, the municipality has found a formula that works, and this year promises to be as fun as the others.Kylie Côté, Chairperson of the Hatley Municipal Association and organizer of the Hatley merriments for over 10 years, abides by the old \u201cIf it ain\u2019t broke, don\u2019t fix it!\u201d dictum when it comes to Canada Day.\u201cOver the years, we\u2019ve tried to add fun new things each time,\u201d said Côté.\u201cBut now I think we\u2019ve hit a good spot.We love how it\u2019s just a big community party.We appreciate the crowds that show up and as long as people are having fun, we\u2019re happy.\u201d Côté announced that \u201call the usual suspects\u201d would be at the rendezvous for our national birthday: petting zoos, horse-drawn carriage rides, inflatable games for kids, face painting, food vendors, artisans, book sales, bake sales, music by local bands, and of course, a fireworks show to end the night.Côté extended her gratitude towards the municipality for providing the show, which will begin around 9:30 p.m.and take place behind community hall.\u201cIf anyone wants to get away from the typical hotdogs and French-fries, the book sale people are also selling sandwiches in St.James Hall,\u201d she added, as a little tip for the more health-conscious revelers among us.Also on the menu for Canada Day in Hatley is the famous Hatley parade, complete with floats, flags, a leading band, dancing and horses.\u201cEvery year we have a theme,\u201d said Côté.\u201cThis year\u2019s is \u2018Country Living in Canada\u2019.We always try to have something that\u2019s relevant to Hatley.We just want to give some loose guidelines; you don\u2019t have to stick to the theme, though.We leave it vague, so we can see people\u2019s interpretation.It\u2019s always interesting to see what they come up with!\u201d She was happy to announce that, once again, the Black Watch band would be leading the parade.\u201cPeople really like them.We\u2019re glad they agreed to come down from Montreal this year again,\u201d Côté commented.\u201cAfter the parade they do a performance of traditional Highland sword dancing.It\u2019s nice to bring a little Scottish heritage to the celebration as well.\u201d Besides old classics, some new hits will be making an appearance at the Canada Day party.\u201cAgain, for the second or third year we\u2019ll be having a dog agility demonstration.It\u2019s this local crew who trains their dogs to do all kinds of tricks.It\u2019s really fun to watch.Kids are invited to participate too! They can compete against the dogs on a parallel track and see how they do in comparison.It\u2019s so funny,\u201d Côté said.\u201cThere\u2019s also Hatley resident Vincent Jolin who\u2019s going to demonstrate CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 7 T uesday , June 26, 2018 Page 7 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com CANADA DAY Tim Goddard BA Economics Financial Advisor Global Maxfin Investments Inc.151 Queen Street Sherbrooke, QC J1M 1J8 Tel.819-569-5666 Fax 819-569-6709 tgoddard@advicefirst.ca www.globalfinancial.ca Happy Canada Day! Bureau d\u2019assurance voyage inc.Insuring travelling Canadians since 1991 One of Canada\u2019s largest travel insurance brokers.Happy Canada Day! 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Page 12 T uesday , June 26 , 2018 CANADA DAY newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record T uesday , June 26, 2018 Page 13 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com CANADA DAY PENSION BOARDING 28 ch.Barner, West Brome | 450.243.5587 | ChenilLacBrome.ca Cowansville\u2019s Canada Day plans By Louise Smith Instead of a one-day celebration at the beach, Cowansville will be host to a two- day Canada Day celebration in 2018, with activities centered at the Royal Canadian Legion branch no.99 at 120 Davignon Boulevard, just behind Heroes\u2019 Memorial School.On Saturday, June 30th, there will be free hot dogs from noon to 2 p.m., family games from noon to 4 p.m., and a steak supper from 5:30 to 7 p.m.at a cost of $15.It will be followed by a dance with the band Equinox.On Sunday, July 1st, there will be a Canada Day breakfast from 9 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.at a cost of $8.At 3 p.m.there will be a flag raising ceremony followed, from 3 p.m.to 7 p.m.by a dance led by the band Smokin\u2019 Country.This being the year after the 150th anniversary of the official formation of Canada, the Legion took action to make sure that there would be Canada Day celebrations in the town of Cowansville.They would love to see you come out to support their effort to continue celebrating the wonderful country of Canada.For more information the Legion can be contacted at 450-263-3543. Page 14 T uesday , June 26 , 2018 CANADA DAY newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com The Record ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH #10, Sherbrooke Jean Noel, Service Officer 819-563-4944 Joyeuse fête du Canada Happy Canada Day Courriel: lindaboulangeravocate@yahoo.ca 30 rue Vaudry, bureau 3 Sherbrooke (Québec) J1M 1B2 Me Linda Boulanger Avocate Téléphone: 819-820-2661 Télécopieur: 819-820-8330 Canada Day in Brome Lake: Powered by community By Ocean Francoeur Special to The Record Knowlton is bustling with preparations for Canada Day, which is coming up fast.This year\u2019s edition of the celebration has all the fun people have come to look forward to so that families can enjoy some non-stop entertainment for our great nation\u2019s birthday.A petting zoo, inflatable games, face painting, line dancing, bingo, music and, of course, fireworks are all scheduled for this year\u2019s Canada Day party in Knowlton, along with much, much more.\u201cIt\u2019s nice this year because families can really come and spend the whole day without having to pay more than the $5 parking fee,\u201d said Marta Gubert Gomes, who, along with Shelley Judge, organizes the Canada Day festivities.\u201cThe events really get started around 2 p.m.with the dog show.We shortened the day this year because Shelley and I felt that it was a little too long before.It got to be too much for the kids especially, and we want people to be able to participate in every event.\u201d Making the event as accessible as possible was a primary goal during the planning stage, according to Gubert Gomes.\u201cAlmost everything is free, including food.We have hotdogs and cake and ice cream and lemonade,\u201d she said, adding that she and Judge were extremely thankful for community involvement and sponsorship.\u201cWe were really lucky.We raised $20, 000 together to finance the activities! The town gave us a grant of $9 000, but the rest were donations by locals.\u201d \u201cThe reason why Canada Day happens at all is thanks to our community,\u201d Gu- bert Gomes continued.\u201cIt\u2019s an all- around nice day for everybody, regardless of having more or less means, and that\u2019s really what we want.\u201d The merriments are scheduled to take place Saturday June 30, if weather permits.In case of rain, everything will be postponed to Sunday, July 1.Gubert Gomes is excited for the day to come, looking forward especially to her favorite event: the dog show.\u201cThe dog show is really popular.We organized it for the kids; they\u2019re the only ones allowed to participate.The dogs are based on criteria like longest tail, saddest eyes, smallest dog.It\u2019s pretty broad so there\u2019s a chance for everyone to participate.The winners get little doggie bag full of goodies for the dog and the kids,\u201d she said.\u201cI tend to run the bar during the day, make sure our sponsors are happy, but the dog show is my favorite activity.I love dogs and they\u2019re so cute with the kids! And sometimes the dogs wear the funniest costumes, it\u2019s so adorable.\u201d Gubert Gomes also mentioned other popular attractions: the antique car show, headed by Roger Pagé; the live performances of Mannix, a local musician and music teacher; pony rides; and the bike parade.\u201cI started that last year and we all really like it, so we\u2019re bringing it back,\u201d she said of the parade, which has the theme \u201cCanadian Nature\u201d, to inspire participating children to decorate their bikes.\u201cThey can stick on branches, leaves, beaver hats, whatever relates to the theme.There are prizes, so we hope to get some creative ones.\u201d The parade will begin around 3 p.mat the community center, and the cyclists will then make their way to Lion\u2019s Park just in time for the Canada Day flag raising ceremony.Gubert Gomes revealed that it was her sneaky way of increasing attendance for the activity.\u201cDuring the day, it\u2019s really hard to announce it.It\u2019s a short activity, people are spread out everywhere, and it\u2019s not easy to find,\u201d she explained, adding that though she is happy that everyone associates Canada Day with fun events, she is concerned that the true reason we celebrate gets forgotten in the process.\u201cI consider it very important that people attend, so if the kids are there with their bikes, parents inevitably will be there too, and people will come around, if only to sing the national anthem.Plus, it makes a great picture!\u201d T uesday , June 26, 2018 Page 15 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com CANADA DAY Centre de l\u2019auto Prévost 298 Queen St., Sherbrooke, QC \u2022 819-346-9939 Car parts and accessories \u2022 Mechanic Shop \u2022 Tools \u2022 Big Bill \u2022 Sinto Racing \u2022 and more.Happy Canada Day! 2881 College St., SHERBROOKE (Lennoxville) 819-562-9444 Happy Canada Day! 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Parliament 1045, rue des Parlementaires Québec (Québec) G1A 1A4 Circonscription 104, rue du Sud, bur.100 Cowansville (QC) J2K 2X2 Téléphone : 450 266-7410 Circonscription 49, rue du Pont, Bedford (QC) J0J 1A0 Téléphone : 450 248-3343 Circonscription 297C, chemin Knowlton, Ville du Lac-Brome (QC) J0E 1V0 Téléphone : 450 242-6171 Pierre Paradis Député de Brome-Missisquoi Organized by the Canadian Legion - Branch 15 Sunday, July 1, 2018 Leaving from École Le Tremplin Rue Adam Stat 2:00 p.m.Participants be there by 1:00 p.m.If you wish to participate in the parade (float, horse, etc.) please call Sherley 819-826-2404 Join us after the parade at The Richmond Legion, 235 College North Free hot dogs Popcorn supplied by Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts A band will be playing inside the Legion for dancing. 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Service De Pneus Comeau 133 Rue Angus S, East Angus \u2022 (819) 832-3928 Richmond prepping for a memorable Canada Day By Claudia Villemaire With two festive weekends in a row, organizers have to work hard to make both events memorable.That challenge has kept the Canada Day Parade committee busy for several months and the most recent news about the parade scheduled for Sunday, July 1 gives a glimpse of a program which promises a most colourful event, with new participants and more organizations promising to turn out with flags and decorations rippling in the wind.\"We are fortunate to have flags representing every province and territory joining the colour party which will be travelling in style on a flat bed this year,\" described Sherley Provis, chairperson on the committee.With the realization regular Legion members are beginning to find the long walk on parade too demanding, especially if the day is sunny and warm, the move to a more comfortable setting was approved.Two pipers will bring their unique sound and colour to this year's event.The parade leader will be riding in a decorated wagon alongside trucks, four wheelers, a record number of floats and horses of every size, color and style, some travelling to the Richmond parade from regions near Quebec City and beyond.Saddle horses, heavy-horse hitches, miniatures and ponies will play a major role in what organizers hope will be a record-breaking Canada Day parade this year.\"Of course, so much depends on the weather,\" Provis underlined, \"but the festivities don't end with the parade.There'll be free hot dogs at the Legion, fresh popcorn, soft drinks at minimal prices and Syd & Donna Mills and Gaetan Lapointe will be tempting young and old to shake the dust off their heels and CONT\u2019D ON PAGE 19 T uesday , June 26, 2018 Page 19 The Record newsroom@sherbrookerecord.com CANADA DAY Richmond Canada Day CONT\u2019D FROM PAGE 18 dance to their country music.\"We\u2019ve planned a bigger and better parade this year even though folks agreed last year's was one of the best.The challenge was there and we have been working hard to get as many folks involved as possible.Of course, anyone wishing to take part is most welcome.We muster either behind the Notre Dame school on Adam or up near the industrial park.We encourage the youngsters to decorate a bike, dress their favourite dog up or simply find a flag to carry and join the parade.We think this will be the best one ever,\" Provis emphasized at a recent meeting with the committee.\"We'll have lots of thanks for the support and participation and for all the folks who come out to watch.We'll stop at the corner of Craig and Main to sing O Canada, then the parade will travel down Main to Fair Street, and back to their departure points.Then the celebration continues at the Legion Hall, corner of Carpenter and College streets.\u201d Beginning at 2p.m.the program promises an afternoon and evening of celebrating Canada's birthday, Provis concluded.Horses are always a big part of Richmond Canada Day festivities, as seen here in photos of past celebrations.According to organizer Sherley Provis, there will be horses of every size, color and style, some travelling to the Richmond parade from regions near Quebec City and beyond at the parade this year.Saddle horses, heavy-horse hitches, miniatures and ponies will play a major role in what organizers hope will be a record-breaking Canada Day parade this year. 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