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MAY 2015 Volume 2, Issue 4
Don’t miss the RCMP Musical Ride!
Coming to Belledune!
Friday, June 12th, 2015 at 6:00pm
Saturday, June 13th, 2015 at 2:00pm
Location: Belledune Arena Ball Field
Locally supported by: Royal Canadian Legion
Tickets: $10/each or $25/family of 4 (2 adults/2 children)
Tickets good for either show.
Advance tickets now available at the following locations:
Belledune Municipal Office
Hilliard’s Varity, Belledune
Hillard’s Gas Bar, Lorne
Royal Canadian Legion, Bathurst
Pneus du Boulevard, Bathurst
Nigadoo Municipal Office
Dalhousie Municipal Office
Campbellton Municipal Office
Campbellton Civic Center
Belledune Messenger
Village of Belledune
Contact Information
Municipal Office:
P.O. Box 1006, 2330 Main St.
Belledune E8G 2X9
Phone: 522-3700
Fax: 522-3704
Website: www.belledune.com
Council: • Ron Bourque: 237-9195
• Tracy Culligan: 520-9990
• Heather Frenette: 237-2851
• Jerry Guitard: 522-8674
• Mario Lapointe: 237-4802
• Gary Mazerolle: 237-5494
Staff:
• David Hughes (CAO):
522-3703
• Brenda Cormier (Clerk/Treasurer):
522-3707
• Nicole Carrier (Administrative
Assistant): 522-3710
Paul Boudreau (Fire Chief):
522-3713
Other: • Belledune Library (Paula):
522-3701
• Veteran’s Memorial Arena:
522-2183
• Belledune Rec. & Cultural Centre:
522-3709
Information on rental of the
Centre please contact Nicole at
522-3710.
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-TOPS- Every Tuesday Evening
Jacquet River School
Weigh-in from 5:30pm to 6:00pm
Meetings take place from 6:00pm to 6:30pm
*Please use side entrance door
DUSTY SNEAKERS
Come join us at Jacquet River School Gymnasium
Tuesdays & Thursdays
9:15am – 10:00am
Don’t forget your sneakers & water bottle!
Please use front entrance, and be sure you sign in at the front desk.
Belledune Library Hours
The Library is open for young & old to enjoy!!!
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
5:00pm – 8:00pm
With new release books…
COUNCIL MEETINGS:
Committee of the Whole Meeting:
Monday, May 11th, 2015 at 7:00pm
Belledune Council Chambers
Regular Meeting:
Tuesday, May 19th, 2015 at 7:00pm
(*due to holiday on Monday)
Belledune Council Chambers
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To the residents of the Belledune Community
On behalf of our staff at Jacquet River School, I wish to publically thank the Council of the Village of Belledune, the staff at Fire Station No. 1, in particular Joey Dempsey, and our school custodian, John
Culligan, for their time, resources, and effort to build and maintain the school’s outdoor rink. I am aware there have been members of our community who have cleared the ice on the weekend, as
well. A big thank you to those anonymous individuals, too. I would also like to thank Dwayne Woodcox Trucking for making our sliding hill in the playground.
The students at our school and members of our community have enjoyed the rink and sliding hill, and it would not have happened without support and help from these people.
Than you from our school.
Alistair Tulloch
Principal and Music Teacher
Jacquet River School (506) 237-3200
CARD PARTY
St. John Evangelist Church meets every Monday evening at 7:00pm for a game of Auction
If you would like to join us, please use the back entrance of the church.
New Village Employees
It is my pleasure to announce that the Village has two new members of the Village team. Gabe Comeau is now an employee at the arena. Some people may have already met Gabe. Gabe loves the
game of hockey and loves being around the rink, so we decided to put him to work. Also joining the Village team on May 4th is William (Billy) Chater who will be working in our public
works department and getting to know “the guys “. Both gentlemen come from Belledune and have returned from elsewhere to enjoy the beauty of the Chaleur region.
I know you will join with me in welcoming these men into the Village family of employees.
David Hughes C.A.O.
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Birthdays/Memorials/Milestones/Celebrations
Happy 7th Birthday going to out to Ella Carrier on May 21st. Love, Mom, Dad, Nick,
Mya, Rosie & Maxie…xoxo
A very “Happy Birthday” going out to Mike Daigle, celebrating on May 31st!
Love from his Family.
Special birthday wishes going out to the two most important women in my life: Paula Higgins, May 18th and Margaret Hughes, May 27th . Margaret
will be 79, and Paula’s age will remain unspoken! Love, David.
Happy Birthday going out to Karla Culligan on May 4th! It’s the BIG ONE!
Happy Birthday to our ‘decrepit’ mom who turns 45 on May 22nd. We’re
sure the dinosaurs will enjoy your birthday party!! We love you oodles!!
Hannah & Chloë xoxo
Celebrating this month:
May 3rd: Garry Legacy
May 8th: Nicole Carrier
May 14th: Joycie Degrechie
May 19th: Paula Chater
Community Notice
Apartments are now available for rent at
“Belleview Senior’s Complex”
2340 Main Street, Belledune, NB.
For more information please contact
Paula Donnelly: 237 – 3003 or Patsy Talbot: 237 - 2955
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Message from Bathurst/Belledune RCMP – RSC3 - 2015-04-23
The Bathurst/Belledune RCMP would like to remind the public that with the melting of the snow, that it
will soon be summer tire season. The Government of New Brunswick Legislation on studded tires states
that the allowable dates for studded tires in the province of New Brunswick is from October 15th to May
1st. Thus please make sure that you remove winter studded tires before May 1st.
With the spring thaw will also come the emergence of pot holes and other damages to roadways
because of winter ice melt. You are all encouraged to be vigilant and be on the look-out for such holes.
The damage to roadways can be reported to the department of transportation or the municipality.
Bathurst/Belledune RCMP would like to advise the community that we have recently set up a youth
community policing office at the Jacquet River School. This project is a great initiative to have a police
presence in the school and be able to meet with the school’s youth. RCMP members will be attending
the school on a regular basis to interact with the school’s youth. Please be advised that this is not a
police station or detachment, thus we advise residents to not come to the school for police assistance.
Please use the normal reporting options such as dialing 911 or 1-888-506-RCMP (7267) for police
assistance.
The RCMP would also like to remind Belledune and surrounding residents that the RCMP Musical Ride
will be in your area on June 12th and June 13th of this year. This is a once in lifetime opportunity to view
one of the most recognizable equestrian activities in the world. Come out and meet our riders!
If you require assistance that is urgent dial 911, if not urgent or just have a question call us any time at
1-888-506-RCMP (7267).
Sgt. Benoit Jolette
506-548-7771
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Mental Health Week: May 4-10, 2015
Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHC) Mental Health Week is an annual national event that
takes place during the first week in May to encourage people from all walks of life to learn, talk, reflect
and engage with others on all issues relating to mental health.
Visit www.mentalhealthweek.ca for more information.
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BELLEDUNE DAYS 2015
July 26th to August 2nd, 2015
Please be advised that if your organization is looking at an activity for this year’s Belledune Days celebrations, you are required to submit this information to the Municipal office A.S.A.P. during office hours.
EVENT: _______________________________________________
_________________________________________
Day or Date: ___________________________________________
Contact Information (name):______________________________
Address: ______________________________________________
Phone Number: ________________________________________
Cell Number: (optional): _________________________________
E-mail: (if available):_____________________________________
Are you requesting funding: NO_______ YES (amount) $______
NOTE: All applications will be treated on a first come, first serve basis; for conflicting events
and dates, however, Council reserves the right to make all final decisions.
Date Delivered: ________________ and Signature: ________________________
We are looking for the best theme for this year’s Belledune Days celebrations. If
you have any suggestions, please submit them to Tracy by calling 520-9990.
**PUBLIC NOTICE**
Please Note: When writing letters to the Mayor and Council please include your complete
mailing address and/or a telephone number where you can be reached. This information is
necessary in order to respond to your concerns, or requests. Thank you.
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Notice – Roadside Cleanup
Roadside Cleanup 2015 on May 9th, 2015 for Non-Profit Organizations Only
In 2015 the Roadside Cleanup program will follow the same format as in previous years– A One Day Event. The Village has scheduled the date for Saturday, May 9th, with all participating non-profit organizations doing the Roadside Cleanup on the same day (no exceptions), to be followed by a lunch at the Belledune Recreation Centre at 12:30 p.m. for the participants. An alternate rain date will be Saturday, May 23rd, 2015. By hosting this as a One Day event, the municipality will be able to provide some public awareness regarding cleanup and anti-littering as well as promote safety messages to the general public while the event is taking place. It will also allow the municipality to coordinate the collection of the debris by municipal personnel to correspond with the collection day. Please submit your response for commitment to participate in the Roadside Cleanup by Friday, April 17th, 2015 by returning the form to the municipal office. If the form is not received by Friday, April 17th, another non-profit organization will be allotted the opportunity to participate in place of your group. _____________________________________________________________________________
Form - 2015 Belledune Roadside Cleanup
Non-Profit Organization’s Name: ______________________________________________ Participating: Yes______ No ______ Contact Person & Telephone #: __________________________________________________ Estimated # of Cleanup Participants in your group: ______________ What name is the Cheque to be issued in: ________________________________________ Mailing Address (include Postal Code): ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________
Student Summer Employment
This is a reminder that summer student applications for employment with the Village
should be received here at the Municipal Office by May 1st, 2015. Please make sure
you have a covering letter and resume in by that date. Students must be enrolled full
time in school and returning to school next year. We ask that you have a letter of
acceptance for next year as proof that you are returning to school; this is required for
the funding we get from the provincial and Federal governments.
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News from the Belledune Figure Skating Club
Skate Canada NB held their Annual Awards Banquet on April 25th, 2015 in Moncton, NB.
Andrew Boudreau was chosen as the Skate Canada NB Competitive Athlete of the Year.
Congratulations, Andrew!! Andrew also received awards for passing his Gold Free, being a
member of the Canada Winter Games Team, and also being a member of the
Development “A” Competitive Team.
The Belledune Skating Club looks forward to our 2015-2016 season with many talented skaters!!
Have a fun and safe summer!
Our club was represented by one of our junior skaters, Hannah Jalbert on April 12, 2015 at the 2015 Springskate competition held in Bouctouche,NB. Hannah earned a silver ribbon in the Star 1 event. Congratulations Hannah!!!
Cindy Doucet: President Belledune Skating Club, Andrew Boudreau,
& Diane Allard, Region 8 President.
Cindy Doucet, President Belledune Skating Club, Kattie Rioux,
Head Coach, Andrew Boudreau, Carly Doucet, Coach, Angela
Boudreau, Parent.
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Did You Know? Did you know the Restigouche County SPCA accept donations of bottles and cans? You can drop off your donations directly at Billy's Bottle Exchange in Dalhousie in our bin labelled “SPCA”.
DOG TAGS A friendly reminder to purchase your 2015 dog tags, if you have not already. Purchase of these licenses
is mandatory for anyone owning a dog in New-Brunswick. The prices vary by municipality to coincide with their by-laws. Tags can be purchased at the Restigouche County SPCA. The license fees, deadlines
and municipalities are as follows for
Belledune: Rural Areas (NBSPCA): Fixed Dog = $5 1 year tag = $15 Unfixed male dog = $20 2 year tag = $25 Unfixed female dog = $35 3 year tag = $35 Tags purchased at a Pet Store are not licensed tags. They are decorative tags.
If you are interested in Volunteering in our area please contact Restigouche SPCA: [email protected]
Thank you from the NBSPCA & our four legged friends.
Don’t Forget ………May 10th is
For Newsletter submissions, comments or suggestions: Please call or email Paula at the Belledune Library
522-3701. Leave a message and your phone number. Or email: [email protected]. The
Belledune Messenger will be published at the beginning of every month; please have submissions in by the
25th of each month. Due to limited space, some information will be edited for length.
