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Vol. 28, Issue 16, December 21, 2023

Christmas Message from the Mayor

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Message de Noël du maire

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he Christmas season is a période des Fêtes approche à grands pas et la almost upon us and most plupart des gens sont are busy preparing for the affairés aux préparatifs des upcoming celebrations. célébrations.

While 2024 may bring new Si l'année 2024 apporte pour challenges for us as individuals nous de nouveaux défis à titre personnel ou collectif, je suis a n d a s a c o m m u n i t y, I a m convaincu que nous saurons les confident that we will overcome surmonter. Nous sommes plus these challenges. We are stronger when we work forts lorsque nous travaillons ensemble. together.

En ce Noël, je vous encourage à faire preuve This Christmas, I encourage you to show de bonté envers les membres de vos familles et kindness to family and friends and to remember vos amis, ainsi qu'à penser à ces personnes de those in our community that may need a little extra notre collectivité qui ont besoin d'un peu d'aide ou supplémentaire. Aidons-les par tous les help or support and help out in whichever way d'appui moyens possibles. possible.

Je vous offre, à vous et à votre famille, mes Wishing you and your family peace, health, voeux de paix, de santé, de bonheur et de happiness and prosperity in the coming new year. prospérité tout au long de la nouvelle année.

Merry Christmas Joyeux Noël!

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CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, December 21, 2023- Page 2

ÉSC Trillium students discover Indigenous Ingenuity Several students from École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) students recently had the great opportunity to gain valuable information from Science North's impressive travelling exhibition on Indigenous ingenuity. The students loved the interactive stations that helped them learn more about inventions that are still relevant today.

Indigenous peoples from North America have long demonstrated a great sense of ingenuity, using nature as inspiration. The world we know today is influenced by their innovations and scientific knowledge. This exhibition presented a clever and novel mix of science and culture intended to stir a sense of pride

among First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities.

This Science Nord exhibition also celebrated the diversity, interconnectedness,

and resourceful ways of knowing and being, that Indigenous knowledge and innovations provide in the global community.

Les élèves de l'ÉSC Trillium découvrent le génie autochtone Plusieurs élèves de l'École secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) ont tout récemment pu profiter de la belle exposition itinérante de Science Nord portant sur le génie autochtone. Les élèves ont adoré les stations interactives qui leur ont permis de mieux connaître des inventions toujours actuelles.

Les peuples autochtones de l'Amérique du Nord ont depuis longtemps démontré un excellent sens du génie, utilisant la nature comme inspiration. Le monde est influencé par leurs innovations et leurs connaissances scientifiques. Cette exposition présentait un mélange intelligent et nouveau de sciences et de culture afin de stimuler un sentiment de fierté parmi les collectivités des Premières Nations, des Inuit et des Métis.

De plus, l'exposition de Science Nord célébrait la diversité, l'interdépendance et les façons ingénieuses de savoir et d'être, que les connaissances et les innovations autochtones offrent dans la communauté mondiale.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday from our family and staff at Pro North Electric.

CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, December 21, 2023- Page 3

in Chapleau played significant role in success Chapleau Parades of winter and summer community celebrations.

Moments by

old overhead bridge to an ice palace on Main Street or across from the old old arena on Lorne Street.

Michael J. Morris

CHS Band in parade circa 1956 The old saying that everyone loves a parade sure applied to Chapleau throughout its history playing a major role in celebrations from its earliest beginnings after the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885.

Browsing through old photographs and "Googling" it seems that the first parades were associated with Dominion Day, now Canada Day on July 1, but through the years, there would be other ones hosted by organizations such as the Orange Lodge, Knights of Columbus, and after 1926, Branch No. 5 of the Royal Canadian Legion. The Legion took over the July 1 celebrations.

By 1937, with D.O. Payette, then the president of Smith and Chapple Ltd. as the "catalyst" according to a report at the time, with his business partner Arthur Grout as chairman, the Chapleau Winter Carnival was launched.

Carnivals were planned in Mr. Payette's office.

Jimmy Purich became parade marshal and would lead the parade on a white horse from the CPR station from where it formed up over the

winter carnival too.

The Chapleau Band, first called Chapleau Brass Band, would appear to have been part of parades from about 1887 on and it even travelled to other communities to participate in their celebrations.

A bugle band was formed at Chapleau High School after the cadet corps was founded about 1926 and was directed by principal and teacher John 'Mac' McClellan. A parade around town was always part of the annual inspection.

B.W. Zufelt with Bev Machan 1956 After B.W. 'Bubs' Zufelt became reeve in 1948, the Chapleau Recreation Commission was formed and a Beach Day celebration on the first Monday in August was added, including a parade. The carnival queen was also a feature attraction in parades.

Allan Ritchie

Jack Shoup far right My generation will well remember J. M. 'Jack' Shoup, the principal of Chapleau Public School and longest serving township councillor organizing us for the parade, and later the children's races. He ran the skating races at the

Allan Ritchie, who had moved to Chapleau from Moose Factory with his parents by canoe, proudly displayed his native heritage in Chapleau parades. His grandson Lark Ritchie, writing about him in Chapleau Trails said that he was "noted for his proud and consistent display of his native heritage at many Chapleau community events participating in parades."

Re-enactment of Cartier arrival

Jimmy Purich leads parade.

Parade circa 1957

But parades were not limited to the streets of Chapleau, as there were at least two on the Chapleau Cont’d on P.6

CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, December 21, 2023- Page 4

REPORT from OTTAWA Rapport d’Ottawa

Reflecting on the Challenges of 2023

by/par

Carol Hughes Federal member of Parliament Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing

Réflexion sur les défis de 2023 L'année 2023 s'achève et on se prépare, partout au Canada, pour les fêtes de fin d'année.

De toute évidence, l'année a été riche en défis de taille, et les Canadiens attendent de leurs élus qu'ils s'attaquent efficacement à ces problèmes. Il est toujours bon de se rappeler d'où l'on vient afin de mieux s'orienter.

S'il est une question qui a touché l'ensemble des Canadiens, c'est bien la crise de l'abordabilité. En 2022, des chiffres d'inflation record ont affecté le porte-monnaie des citoyens.

Le taux d'inflation a beau s'être globalement ralenti par rapport aux sommets atteints en 2022, la situation reste difficile pour de nombreuses personnes en raison de la persistance du coût élevé de deux biens de première nécessité, à savoir les denrées alimentaires et le logement. De plus en plus de travailleurs ont recours aux banques alimentaires, alors que les grandes chaînes d'alimentation battent des records de rentabilité. Si ça paraît injuste, c'est parce que, en toute franchise, ça l'est. À la fin du mois de juin, le Bureau de la concurrence Canada a publié son étude de marché sur l'épicerie de détail, intitulée Le Canada a besoin de plus de concurrence dans le secteur de l'épicerie. Les auteurs n'ont manifestement pas cherché de midi à quatorze heures pour trouver un titre, tant il est évident qu'une grande partie du problème réside dans la concentration excessive de quelques grands acteurs qui font grimper le coût des denrées alimentaires, les données révélant une tendance à la hausse des prix de ces produits avant même le début de la crise de l'inflation de l'année dernière. Les ministres du gouvernement ont fait du bruit en invitant les PDG de l'industrie alimentaire à être interrogés en comité, mais ce sont les néo-démocrates qui se

sont battus pour obtenir des mesures concrètes afin de modifier la Loi sur la concurrence, notamment en donnant au Bureau de la concurrence plus de pouvoirs pour sévir contre les prix abusifs et les fixations de prix. Ces mesures ont finalement trouvé leur place dans le projet de loi C-56 du gouvernement sur l'accessibilité financière.

Le logement est l'autre volet de la crise de l'abordabilité. Il est clair que l'accès à des logements abordables se restreint depuis des années à la grandeur du pays. Quelques progrès ont été accomplis cette année sur le plan législatif, mais le problème majeur est la lenteur de leur mise en application. Le récent Énoncé économique de l'automne du gouvernement était presque entièrement axé sur le logement, avec des mesures telles que la mobilisation d'un milliard de dollars supplémentaires pour la construction de 7 000 nouveaux logements abordables et de 15 milliards de dollars en prêts à faible taux d'intérêt pour financer davantage d'appartements. Le problème avec ces mesures, c'est que ces fonds ne sont pas censés être débloqués avant 2025, et qu'ils risquent donc de ne pas faire grand-chose pour atténuer la crise du logement aujourd'hui.

Au-delà de l'abordabilité, le changement climatique est au cœur des préoccupations. Cette année a été marquée par la saison des incendies la plus dévastatrice jamais enregistrée. Au total, 18,5 millions d'hectares de forêts canadiennes ont été ravagés par les flammes, soit une superficie équivalente à environ deux fois la taille du Portugal. La saison des incendies a commencé plus tôt, a brûlé plus fort et a duré plus longtemps que jamais auparavant. Certains Canadiens, Suite P.20

CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, December 21, 2023- Page 5

Rotary Club of SSM Donates to ADSB's Breakfast Program psychological assessments for children and now has partnered with USW LU 2251 to match funding for the school breakfast program.

To learn more about Rotary and the Sault North Club, visit SaultNorthRotary.ca.

Algoma District School Board's Chair Jennifer Sarlo and Director of Education Lucia Reece gratefully accepted the donation from Neil McLean, President, Rotary Club of Sault Ste Marie North and shared that this donation will go a long way to support the purchase of fresh fruit, milk, yogurt, cereals and other healthy options which are much needed by some students who arrive at school without breakfast or snacks for the day. Now more than ever, food programs are important for children and youth in our schools.

The need for these programs continues to grow and the programs are being utilized by students in almost all ADSB elementary and secondary schools. Studies have shown that children whose nutritional needs are met have fewer attendance and discipline problems, and their ability to learn is enhanced.

For 15 years, the Sault North Rotary Club has conducted its "Trip of the Month" fundraiser. From the draw's proceeds, the club funds, among other initiatives, youth leadership development,

Ontario Investing in New Forest Sector Technology

Funding will help Distinctive Wood Products expand to new markets and create jobs The Ontario government is investing over $1 million in Distinctive Wood Products, a manufacturer of kitchen cabinets and accessories. This investment will increase production by 40 per cent, boost U.S. export sales by almost 300 per cent and create nine new jobs at the company – and up to nine additional jobs throughout the forest sector supply chain.

“We are investing in businesses like Distinctive Wood Products to create jobs and strengthen our forest sector supply chain,” said Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry. “This is good news for the Kitchener-Waterloo region, for Ontario's forest sector and for consumers on both sides of the border who will enjoy greater access to high-quality cabinets and accessories.”

The total expansion project is valued at $4.4 million and will now add automated sanding equipment and a finishing system which hardens paint to prepare completed products for market. This investment will increase production capacity, reducing waste and allow Distinctive Wood Products to fulfill orders more quickly. The improvements are expected to boost the company's revenue by 56 per cent.

To ramp up production, Distinctive Wood Products will increase its purchases of Ontario-made medium density fibreboard by 55 per cent, increasing demand for harvesting companies, sawmills and trucking – adding $4.3 million to Ontario's forest supply chain each year.

Funding for this project is being provided through the Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program, a business support program designed to improve productivity and innovation, enhance competitiveness, support new market access and strengthen regional economies.

Projects like this, which build a more competitive forest sector through technological innovation, are critical to achieving Ontario's goals in 'Sustainable Growth: Ontarios Forest Sector Strategy and the Forest Biomass Action Plan.

Wishing a healthy, safe & joyful holiday to all

CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, December 21, 2023- Page 6

Chapleau Moments community's early years.

I am sure everyone has their favourite parade stories, and please feel free to send them along. My email is mj.morris@live.ca Enjoy the ice fishing derby and Chapleau Winter Carnival.

Cont’d from P.3 River. In May 1934, John Burns, Edward Levesque, Hill Gagnon, Gerard Tremblay, and Joe Fortier marked the 400th anniversary of the arrival of French

Ernie Gilbert, MJ, Marcel Bourgeault 1976

Winter Carnival 1938 explorer Jacques Cartier at Newfoundland by sailing on the river in a replica of Cartier's ship.

In 1976, as part of the celebration of Chapleau's 75th anniversary of incorporation as a municipality, a canoe flotilla travelled from the Ministry of Natural Resources "Point" to the beach area.

There may also have been sailboat parades at one time as races were held on the river in the

Parades started from CPR station

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2023 CHAPLEAU EXPRESS CHAPLEAU EXPRESS 27th Annual Christmas Greetings and Song Book 27ième Livre de Chants de Noël et de souhaits

Merry Christmas Joyeux Noël

CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, December 21, 2023- Page 8

Wishing you a joyous Holiday Season and a New Year of peace and happiness!

So this is Christmas So this is Christmas, And what have you done Another year over, A new one just begun And so this is Christmas, I hope you have fun The near and the dear ones, The old and the young A very merry Christmas, And a happy new year Let's hope it's a good one, Without any fear And so this is Christmas (war is over...)

For weak and for strong (...if you want it) The rich and the poor ones The road is so long And so happy Christmas, For black and for white For the yellow and red ones, Let's all stop the fight (2x)

Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2024 to our friends and customers.

We thank you for your business and look forward to next year.

A very merry Christmas, And a happy new year Lets hope it's a good one, Without any fear

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So this is Christmas, And what have you done War is over - if you want it, War is over - if you want it War is over - if you want it War is over - if you want it

Sainte nuit

Des bergers conduisant leurs troupeaux Vers son humble berceau !

Barristers and Solicitors

MICHAEL C. ALLEMANO, B.A., L.L.B.

Douce nuit, sainte nuit !

Dans les cieux ! L'astre luit.

Le mystère annoncé s'accomplit Cet enfant sur la paille endormi, C'est l'amour infini !

Saint enfant, doux agneau !

Qu'il est grand ! Qu'il est beau !

Entendez résonner les pipeaux

C'est vers nous qu'il accourt, En un don sans retour !

De ce monde ignorant de l'amour, Où commence aujourd'hui son séjour, Qu'il soit Roi pour toujours !

Northern Lights Ford Highway 17 North - Wawa PH: 856-2775 Dans sa crèche il grelotte de froid O pécheur, sans attendre la croix, Jésus souffre pour toi Paix à tous ! Gloire au ciel !

Gloire au sein maternel, Qui pour nous, en ce jour de Noël, Enfanta le Sauveur éternel, Qu'attendait Israël !

Quel accueil pour un Roi !

Point d'abri, point de toit !

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS JOYEUSES FÊTES

Chapleau Hydro Staff & Directors: Jon McEachren - Devin Smith - Paul Bernier Alan Morin - Robert Jean - Ted Lyberogiannis Catherine Couture - Lisi Bernier - Jason Rioux

de tous les employés du Ministère des Richesses naturelles et des Forêts ...

From the Staff of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, December 21, 2023- Page 9 Meilleurs vœux du temps des Fê tes à tous et à toutes! Nous vous souhaitons un trè s joyeux Noë l et du bonheur, de la santé , de l'amour et du rire en quantité pour la nouvelle anné e!

WISHING YOU & YOUR FAMILY A HAPPY, HEALTHY HOLIDAY SEASON

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Your friends at Chapleau Auto Parts

Club Maria Chapdelaine de Chapleau

Claude, Ron, Karen, Nancy, George and Lorry "Season's Greetings from Kerry Funeral Home Ltd."

Mon beau sapin Mon beau sapin Mon beau sapin, roi des forêts Que j'aime ta verdure !

Quand par l'hiver, bois et guérets Sont dépouillés de leurs attraits Mon beau sapin, roi des forêts Tu gardes ta parure.

Toi que Noël planta chez nous Au saint anniversaire, Mon beau sapin, comme il est doux De te voir briller par nous, {variante: Mon beau sapin, comme ils sont doux et tes bonbons et tes joujoux} Toi que Noël planta chez nous Scintillant de lumière.

Mon beau sapin tes verts sommets Et leur fidèle ombrage De la foi qui ne ment jamais De la constance et de la paix.

Mon beau sapin tes verts sommets M'offrent la douce image.

Have a Merry Christmas &

a Safe & Prosperous New Year From the Employees at Canadian Pacific

CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, December 21, 2023- Page 10

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe last night.

She didn't see me creep Down the stairs to have a peep; She thought that I was tucked up in my bedroom fast asleep.

Underneath his beard so snowy white; Oh, what a laugh it would have been If Daddy had only seen Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night.

Then, I saw Mommy tickle Santa Claus

I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe last night.

She didn't see me creep Down the stairs to have a peep;

Il est né, le divin Enfant!

Il est né le divin enfant, Jouez hautbois, résonnez musettes !

Il est né le divin enfant, Chantons tous son avènement !

Depuis plus de quatre mille ans, Nous le promettaient les prophètes Depuis plus de quatre mille ans, Nous attendions cet heureux temps.

Ah ! Qu'il est beau, qu'il est charmant !

Ah ! que ses grâces sont parfaites !

Ah ! Qu'il est beau, qu'il est charmant !

Qu'il est doux ce divin enfant !

Une étable est son logement Pour un dieu quel abaissement !

Partez, grands rois de l'Orient !

Venez vous unir à nos fêtes Partez, grands rois de l'Orient !

Venez adorer cet enfant !

Il veut nos cœurs, il les attend : Il est là pour faire leur conquête Il veut nos cœurs, il les attend : Donnons-les lui donc promptement !

O Jésus ! O Roi tout-puissant Tout petit enfant que vous êtes, O Jésus ! O Roi tout-puissant, Régnez sur nous entièrement !

Une étable est son logement Un peu de paille est sa couchette,

Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year

She thought that I was tucked up in my bedroom fast asleep.

Then, I saw Mommy tickle Santa Claus Underneath his beard so snowy white; Oh, what a laugh it would have been If Daddy had only seen Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night.

A Festive Holiday Season and a prosperous New Year! From the students and staff at Chapleau Elementary and Secondary School

Merry Christmas Joyeux Noël From

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CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, December 21, 2023- Page 11

Holly Jolly Christmas Oh, ho, the mistletoe hung where you can see; Somebody waits for you; Kiss her once for me.

Have a holly jolly Christmas, and in case you didn't hear, Oh by golly, have a holly, jolly Christmas this year.

Have a holly, jolly Christmas; It's the best time of the year I don't know if there'll be snow, but have a cup of cheer.

Have a holly, jolly Christmas; And when you walk down the street Say Hello to friends you know and everyone you meet.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

We Wish you a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, And a Happy New Year.

Good tidings to you, And all of your kin, Good tidings for Christmas, And a Happy New Year.

We all know that Santa's coming, We all know that Santa's coming, We all know that Santa's coming, And soon will be here.

Our Special Thanks for your friendship and goodwill.

We appreciate your business, and extend our very best wishes for the coming year Doug Collins Joshua Collins Georgia Morin Ben Rodrigue Helen White Shoshaughna Greig Jennifer Fitzgerald Jess Dew

Christian Porter Rachel Roy Christiane Arbour Angelo Marchioni Anthony Gauthier Megan Morin Olivia Burtt Sophy Couture Hailey-Jade Gravel

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Good tidings to you, And all of your kin, Good tidings for Christmas, And a Happy New Year.

We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, And a Happy New Year.

Wishing You a Peaceful Holiday Season From the Board and Staff at Chadwic Home

CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, December 21, 2023- Page 12 Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock Snowing and blowing up bushels of fun Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time Now the jingle hop has begun Dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square...In the frosty air.

JINGLE BELL ROCK

What a bright time, it's the right time To rock the night away Jingle bell time is a swell time To go gliding in a one-horse sleigh

Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet Jingle around the clock Mix and a-mingle in the jingling feet That's the jingle bell, That's the jingle bell, That's the jingle bell rock.

JOYEUX NOEL & BONNE ANNÉE

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Que la magie de Noël Vous apporte joie et gaieté Dans vos foyers.

Qu’elle soit le prélude D’une nouvelle année Emplie de bonheur, de paix Et de sérénité pour vous Et ceux qui vous sont proches.

Joyeux Noël Bonne Année!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Your continued support means a lot.

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Up On the Housetop Up on the housetop reindeer pause, Out jumps good old Santa Claus.

Down thru' the chimney with lots of toys, All for the little ones, Christmas joys.

Ho, ho, ho!

Who wouldn't go!

Ho, ho, ho!

Who wouldn't go!

Up on the housetop, click, click, click, Down thru' the chimney with good Saint Nick.

First comes the stocking of little Nell, Oh, dear Santa fill it well; Give her a dolly that laughs and cries One that will open and shut her eyes.

Ho, ho, ho!

Who wouldn't go!

Ho, ho, ho!

Who wouldn't go!

Up on the housetop, click, click, click, Down thru' the chimney with good Saint Nick.

Next comes the stocking of little Will, Oh just see what a glorious fill Here is a hammer and lots of tacks, Also a ball and a whip that cracks.

Ho, ho, ho!

Who wouldn't go!

Ho, ho, ho!

Who wouldn't go!

Up on the housetop, click, click, click, Down thru' the chimney with good Saint Nick.

CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, December 21, 2023- Page 14

With Bells On I'll be home with bells on I'll be home with bells on Trim the trees and wrap the presents turn the Christmas music on This Christmas I'll be home with bells on I've traveled around this country crossed the waters deep and wide Made lots of friends and memories brought joy to others lives It's Christmas time again another year has come and gone And I can't keep from wonderin' how the old folks are at home

I'll be home with bells on I'll be home with bells on Trim the tree and wrap the presents turn the Christmas music on This Christmas I'll be home with bells on When the snow is on the meadow and the sleigh bells jingle bright And the kids are singing jingle bells around the Christmas lights As daddy stokes the fire and mama puts the turkey on There ain't nothing going to slow me down this Christmas I'll be home I'll be home with bells on I'll be home with bells on Trim the tree and wrap the presents turn the Christmas music on This Christmas I'll be home with bells on

Joyeux Noël Le petit renne au nez rouge Quand la neige recouvre la verte Finlande, Et que les rennes traversent la lande, Le vent dans la nuit Au troupeau parle encore de lui.

On l'appelait Nez rouge ;Ah comme il était mignon, Le p'tit renne au nez rouge, Rouge comme un lumignon.

Son p'tit nez faisait rire; Chacun s'en moquait beaucoup, On allait jusqu'à dire Qu'il aimait boire un p'tit coup.

Une fée qui l'entendit Pleurer dans le noir Pour le consoler lui dit Viens au paradis ce soir.

Comme un ange Nez rouge, Tu conduiras dans le ciel Avec ton p'tit nez rouge Le charriot du père Noël.

Quand ses frères le virent d'allure si leste Suivre très digne les routes célestes.

Devant ses ébats, plus d'un renne resta baba.

On l'appelait Nez rouge Ah comme il était mignon, Le p'tit renne au nez rouge, Rouge comme un lumignon.

Maintenant qu'il entraîne Son char à travers les cieux, C'est lui le roi des rennes Et son nez fait des envieux.

Vous fillettes et garçons Pour la grande nuit, Si vous savez vos leçons Dès que sonnera minuit.

Ce petit point qui bouge Ainsi qu'une étoile au ciel, C'est le nez de Nez rouge Annonçant le père Noël.

CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, December 21, 2023- Page 15 Jolly Old Saint Nicolas

Season's Greetings

Jolly old Saint Nicholas, lean your ear this way!

Don't you tell a single soul what I'm going to say: Christmas Eve is coming soon; now, you dear old man Whisper what you'll bring to me; tell me if you can.

We would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and encourage you to take this opportunity to enjoy special holiday moments with your loved ones ! from the staff and Board of the Chapleau Child Care Centre

When the clock is striking twelve, when I'm fast asleep Down the chimney, broad and black, with your pack you'll creep All the stockings you will find hanging in a row Mine will be the shortest one, you'll be sure to know Bobby wants a pair of skates, Suzy wants a sled Nellie wants a picture book, yellow, blue, and red Now I think I'll leave to you what to give the rest Choose for me, dear Santa Claus; you will know the best.

It's the most wonderful time of the year It's the most wonderful time of the year.

With the kids jingle belling, and everyone telling you, "Be of good cheer," It's the most wonderful time of the year.

There'll be parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting and caroling out in the snow.

there'll be scary ghost stories and tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago.

It's the most wonderful time of the year.

There'll be much mistletoeing and hearts will be glowing, when loved ones are near.

It's the most wonderful time of the year.

Season’s Greetings

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CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, December 21, 2023- Page 16

Seasons Greetings Merry Christmas

to all employees, Contractors, suppliers and the community of Chapleau

Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année

à tous les employés, contracteurs, fournisseurs, ainsi que la communauté de Chapleau

Joyeuse Fêtes Happy Holidays From the Board of Directors and Staff at

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Let your heart be light From now on, Our troubles will be out of sight Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Make the Yule-tide gay, From now on, Our troubles will be miles away.

Here we are as in olden days, Happy golden days of yore.

Faithful friends who are dear to us Gather near to us once more.

The office will be closed from December 21, 2023 to January 1, 2024

Le bureau sera fermé du 21 décembre, 2023 au 1 janvier, 2024

Through the years we all will be together If the Fates allow Hang a shining star upon the highest bough.

And have yourself a merry little Christmas now

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Dans cette étable Que Jésus est charmant Il est aimable Dans son abaissement Que d'attraits à la fois Non, les palais des Rois N'ont rien d'incomparables Aux beautés que je vois Dans cette étable.

DANS CETTE ÉTABLE Que sa puissance Paraît bien en ce jour Malgré l'enfance De ce Dieu plein d'amour L'escalve racheté Et tout l'enfer dompté Font voir qu'à sa naissance Rien n'est si redouté Que sa puissance.

Heureux mystère Jésus souffrant pour nous D'un Dieu sévère Apaise le courroux Pour sauver le pêcheur Il naît dans la douleur Et sa bonté de père Eclipse sa grandeur Heureux mystère !

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

À l’occasion du temps des Fêtes, nos pensées se tournent avec reconnaissance vers ceux et celles qui rendent possible notre succès.

Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année!

You better watch out You better not cry Better not pout I'm telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town

Le personnel de l'École Sacré-Cœur Noëlla Arseneault Nicole Fortin Ashley Leach Mireille Lelièvre Rachel Pressé

Marcel Bouchard Julie Robitaille Mireille Larocque Lucette Mainville Édith Bergeron

Melissa Caron France Houle Joël Langelier Guylaine Papineau Karyna Ayotte

Marlyne Fortin Tamara Grondin Julie Leduc Amy McAdam

et le personnel de l'École secondaire catholique Trillium Nancy Allaire Yves Boucher Charla Boucher Claudia Jaworski Jacques Tremblay Nicolas Morin

Édith Bergeron Lynne Fortin Pamela Morin Nancy Rodrigue Renée Weber Margo Beaudoin

During the Holiday Season more than ever, Our thoughts turn gratefully to those Who have made our progress possible And in this spirit we say, simply but sincerely Thank you and we wish you and your families A wonderful holiday season and a healthy peaceful New Year!

En cette occasion spéciale du temps des fêtes, Maison Boreal Home Inc. vous remercie de votre confiance et de votre appui, et vous souhaite les voeux les plus sincères.

Que ce Noël soit rempli de santé et de paix Pour vous et vos familles.

Merci Chapleau pour votre appui.

Thank you, Chapleau, for your support.

Julian Boucher Vivianne Eisner Isabelle Perreault Dominique Thibeault Matthew Wiecha

Rébecca Langelier France Houle Stéphane Picard Marc Beaulieu Josée Gauthier

Happy Holidays

He's making a list, And checking it twice; Gonna find out Who's naughty and nice.

Santa Claus is coming to town He sees you when you're sleeping He knows when you're awake He knows if you've been bad or good So be good for goodness sake!

O! You better watch out!

You better not cry.

Better not pout, I'm telling you why.

Santa Claus is coming to town.

Santa Claus is coming to town.

Season’s Greetings

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CANTON DE CHAPLEAU TOWNSHIP OF CHAPLEAU Mayor Ryan Bignucolo, Deputy Mayor Lisi Bernier, Councillors Cathy Ansara, Paul Bernier, Alex Lambruschini and Management and Staff

As the excitement of another Christmas mounts and the spirit of joy and As the excitement of another Christmas wonderment reaches into the hearts of mounts and the spirit of joy everyone, we send our heartiestand greetings, wonderment reaches into the hearts of with sincere thanks for the everyone, we send our heartiest greetings, privilege of serving you. with sincere thanks for the

À mesure que l'émoi d'un autre Noël augmente et que l'esprit de joie et À mesure que touche l'émoi d'un autrede Noël d'émerveillement le coeur tous, augmente et que l'esprit de joie et nous exprimons nos voeux les plus d'émerveillement touche le coeur de tous, chaleureux et nos sincères remerciements nous exprimons nos voeux les plus pour le privilège de vous servir. chaleureux et nos sincères remerciements

privilege of serving you.

pour le privilège de vous servir.

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Damaging Blanding's Turtle Habitat - Order to pay $48,000 to assist in recovery of Species

The Ontario government is safeguarding biodiversity by enforcing habitat protection for species protected under the Endangered Species Act. Timothy Hunt of McDougall pleaded

guilty to damaging the habitat of Blanding’s Turtle, a species listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. He was ordered to pay $48,000 to the Georgian Bay Biosphere organization to assist in the protection and recovery of the species.

The court heard that between May 2016 and June 2017, Hunt did road work within the Shebeshekong We t l a n d C o n s e r v a t i o n Reserve without first obtaining a permit. While doing the work he damaged a Blanding’s Turtle habitat.

Justice of the Peace Madeleine Paul heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on October 25, 2023.

Activities impacting species at risk and protected habitat can be reported by calling 1866-MOE-TIPS (663-8477) or through the online reporting tool. Members of the public can report sightings of endangered species to the Natural Heritage Information Centre or at iNaturalist.ca.

To report a natural resource problem or provide information about an unsolved case, members of the public can call the ministry TIPS line toll free at 1-877-847-7667. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222TIPS. For more information about unsolved cases, please visit ontario.ca/mnrftips

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Annual aerial moose surveys underway The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is conducting moose aerial inventory surveys in wildlife management units across Ontario to help monitor moose populations.

Between December and February, staff

are using aircraft to look for moose and their tracks in fresh, deep snow. Survey information about the number, age and sex of moose is used to inform moose and habitat management.

Most of our survey flights will take place over Northern Ontario, near Kenora, Fort Frances, Dryden, Geraldton, Nipigon, Manitouwadge, Wawa, Chapleau, Timmins, Kirkland Lake, Moosonee and Hearst. We will also survey areas around Parry Sound, Bracebridge, Bancroft, Pembroke and North

Bay. As is the case every year, survey completion depends on appropriate weather conditions and adequate snow to ensure staff can reliably detect moose and their tracks from aircraft.

More information about moose management and monitoring is available at www.ontario.ca/page/moose-populationmanagement. Follow Ontario Fish and Wildlife on social media for seasonal moose aerial inventory updates.

Réflexion sur les défis de 2023 Suite de la P.4 dont 20 000 habitants de Yellowknife, ont été contraints d'évacuer leur domicile. La marge de manœuvre dont nous disposons pour limiter nos émissions de carbone s'amenuise. Bien que le gouvernement ait très récemment annoncé des propositions de plafonds pour les émissions de méthane et pour le secteur du pétrole et du gaz, ces détails ne figureront pas dans la législation avant l'année prochaine.

En ce qui concerne la représentation effective, le nombre de circonscriptions représentant le Nord de l'Ontario passera de dix à neuf. La majorité des députés représentant les circonscriptions du Nord de l'Ontario se sont opposés à la réduction de notre représentation effective devant le Comité permanent de la procédure et des affaires de la Chambre (PROC), et le Comité a accepté leur point de vue.

Cependant, une opinion dissidente des

conservateurs a déclaré « Respectueusement, nous soumettons qu'aucun changement ne devrait être apporté à la proposition finale de la Commission pour les circonscriptions du Nord de l'Ontario. » Au final, la Commission de délimitation des circonscriptions électorales pour l'Ontario a décidé que le maintien du nombre de circonscriptions électorales dans le Nord de l'Ontario n'était pas de son ressort, en recommandant toutefois au Parlement de régler la question du nombre de sièges dans le Nord de l'Ontario au moyen d'une loi. C'est là que se jouera la prochaine bataille pour une représentation effective dans le Nord.

Il est difficile de réduire une année complexe en quelques paragraphes. Sur le plan législatif, nous avons élargi les soins dentaires aux personnes âgées, aux personnes handicapées et aux enfants de moins de 18 ans, et bien qu'il ait fallu un certain temps pour que ces groupes de

personnes puissent demander à bénéficier de ces avantages, la mise en œuvre progressive de s'inscrire sera en place ce mois-ci. En juillet dernier, tous les partis ont appuyé la mise en œuvre de la prestation canadienne pour les personnes handicapées, mais son déploiement a été plus lent que prévu et ne devrait avoir lieu qu'en 2024. Ces mesures sont importantes et ne donnent qu'un aperçu de ce qui a été réalisé.

Il reste encore beaucoup à faire, ce qui signifie que les députés devront demeurer concentrés sur la meilleure façon d'atténuer les difficultés auxquelles les Canadiens sont confrontés.

La session parlementaire de cette année s'achève, et je profite donc de l'occasion pour vous souhaiter de joyeuses fêtes de fin d'année!

Reflecting on the Challenges of 2023

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The joy of reading at École Sacré-Coeur During the month of November, École Sacré-Coeur (Chapleau) launched a reading challenge for students from Kindergarten to grade 6. Each class had to keep track of the number of minutes they spent reading in an

effort to accumulate as many minutes as possible. The students and class with the most minutes then won a prize. The grand prize went to the grade 2 and 3 classroom, who accumulated no less than 9490 minutes of

reading time. What a success! Together, all the students managed to accumulate an impressive total of 25,800 minutes of reading. Well done, everyone!

Le plaisir de la lecture à l'école Sacré-Coeur Pendant le mois de novembre, l'école Sacré-Cœur (Chapleau) a lancé un défi de lecture aux élèves de la maternelle à la 6e année. Chaque classe devait comptabiliser le nombre de minutes accordé à la lecture afin

d'accumuler le plus de minutes possible. Par la suite, les élèves et la classe ayant accumulé le plus de minutes se méritaient un prix. C'est la classe de 2e et 3e année qui a remporté le grand prix en accumulant pas moins de 9490 minutes

de lecture. Quel succès! Ensemble, tous les élèves ont réussi à accumuler un total impressionnant de 25 800 minutes de lecture.

Bravo à toutes et à tous!

Superior East Opp Charges Person With Harassment On December 7, 2023, shortly before 5:00 p.m., members of the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of Harassment on Elgin Street in Chapleau.

Investigation revealed the accused violated their release conditions by attending the victim's residence, and was observed standing nearby, watching the dwelling for an extended period of time. As a result, Leo LEPIANO, 37 years-of-age, of Toronto was arrested and charged with the following: · Criminal Harassment - beset and watch · Fail to Comply with Undertaking · Breach of Recognizance The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in a bail hearing, and was released with a court date of January 22, 2024 in Sault Ste. Marie.

WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND ALL THE BEST OF HEALTH, HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY IN 2024!

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Last weeks solutions MOMENTS IN TIME On Jan. 6, 2000, a severe flu outbreak in the United Kingdom caused National Health Service hospitals to be stretched to their limits, leaving many forced to cancel all non-emergency surgeries and facing intensive care bed shortages. The outbreak was blamed on a low rate of flu vaccinations.

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Relevés aériens annuels des orignaux en cours Le ministère des Richesses naturelles et des Forêts fera un recensement aérien des populations d'orignal dans les unités de gestion de la faune à travers Ontario dans le cadre de ses activités de surveillance de ces populations.

Entre décembre et février, le personnel utilisera des aéronefs pour chercher des orignaux et leurs traces dans la neige fraîche et profonde.

Les données de recensement sur le nombre, l'âge et le sexe des orignaux sont utilisées pour soutenir les décisions relatives à la gestion de l'orignal et de l'habitat.

La plupart de nos vols de levés aériens auront lieu au-dessus du nord de l'Ontario, autour de Kenora, Fort Frances, Dryden, Geraldton, Nipigon, Manitouwadge, Wawa, Chapleau, Timmins, Kirkland Lake, Moosonee et Hearst.

Nous effectuerons également des levés des zones autour de Parry Sound, Bracebridge, Bancroft, Pembroke et North Bay. Comme c'est le cas chaque année, le temps de réalisation des recensements dépend des conditions météorologiques, comme la

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CHADWIC HOME, FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE. Offers shelter, emotional support, and information for women and their children who are in crisis situations. We have a Toll Free Crisis Line which is staffed 24 hours a day. We can arrange for free transportation to the Centre for women who live in the Algoma/Chapleau area. We also offer support to women who live in the communities of Chapleau, White River, Dubreuilville, and Hornepayne through our Outreach Program. Our Outreach Worker travels to those communities to meet with women who need emotional support as well as information about their rights and options. If you need to speak with the Outreach Worker when she is in your community, you can call the Centre at any time to set up an appointment. You do not need to be a resident of the Centre in order to use our services. If you need someone to talk to or if you just need someone to listen, call our Toll Free Crisis line at 1800-461-2242 or you can drop in at the Centre. We are here for you.

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Algoma-Manitoulin – The whole is greater than the sum of its parts The Festive season is certainly in full swing now. I have already attended more events and celebrations throughout the riding than I can count. I've been following this tradition for more than a decade now. The traditional song says, “It is the most wonderful time of the year.”

I join constituents where they live, work and play during this holiday season and yearround. I attend parades, music festivals, powwows, fairs, competitions, fundraising events, craft shows and art shows. I am invited to countless funding grant announcements where someone behind the scenes worked their tail off advocating for a needed community project and jumped through endless bureaucratic hoops to obtain the necessary funding. And I can't believe how many outstanding individuals are honoured for their service and volunteerism in the community.

Whether running behind my truck in a parade handing out treats, dancing on the powwow grounds or plunging to the bottom of a dunk tank, I not only see the smiling faces of onlookers and participants taking in the events and occasions, but I also can see the faces of the generous and talented individuals who work behind the scenes for weeks or months to make the

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Even if it seems that it is just one little piece of a occasion a rounding success.

Readers of this column know that I have puzzle in our little corner of the world, when we considerable difficulty keeping from popping the put all the good news, achievements and reasons buttons off my prideful chest when I tell people to celebrate, what we have here in Algomathat I represent the riding of Algoma-Manitoulin. Manitoulin collectively is more than enough They hear my refrain that while Algoma- reason to be happy and bursting with pride.

On behalf of my team and I, we wish you Manitoulin is blessed with unbelievable resources and endless natural beauty all around us, I can't the happiest of holidays and all the best in the stress enough that our most treasured resource is coming year.

As always, please feel free to contact my our people.

I count myself fortunate to have a true office about these issues or any other provincial grasp of how outstanding the communities and matters. You can reach my constituency office by people of this riding are. I have an advantage over email at mmantha-co@ola.org or by phone Tollmost residents in realizing this truth because my free at 1-800-831-1899. position allows me to intimately connect with the people of a region larger in area than the Province of New Brunswick. Most of us naturally focus on our immediate area as we rely upon local newspapers, radio stations and community newsletters to inform us of the good things happening. But my job allows me to understand that the whole (riding) is greater than the sum of its parts.

So when you hear that someone in your area is being recognized for outstanding community service, that your township has been granted funding for a seniors program of facility upgrade or that there was a record-breaking turnout at a parade or festival, keep in mind that we have nearly 40 townships and communities as well as more than 20 First Nations. And the same kind of outstanding citizens and leaders celebrate similar achievements and add joy to people's lives all over Algoma-Manitoulin. And to those individuals and groups, I extend a hearty thank you for your time, energy, and care. People like you make all the difference.

Life has been a real struggle for all Ontarians in so many ways again this year. It seems that we are bombarded with so much news of gloom and You’ll have customers hopping into your business when you advertise your products and services in doom. We hear of negative deeds our newspaper.

Take a leap of faith and get noticed by our 2000+ and losses too often. While life is readers and subscribers in Chapleau and area. no bed of roses for Ontarians, we here in Algoma-Manitoulin are 705-864-4376 still incredibly fortunate to have chapleauexpress@gmail.com such a wealth of good, caring and giving people who work tirelessly to make the world a better place.

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