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September-December 2017

If you’re eligible to vote in the upcoming municipal elections, we encourage you to watch for the notices and news items that the Office of the Chief Returning Officer will publish in L'Envol, on the Val-des-Monts website (www.val-des-monts.net) and on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/valdesmonts/). It’s the best way to keep track of the important dates surrounding the elections slated for November 5, 2017.

Advance polls: Sunday, October 29, 2017, from noon until 8 p.m.

Election Day: Sunday, November 5, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The electoral list (voters list) arrives at our offices on October 6 and will be reviewed at that time. After, it will be available for consultation, and requests to be added (Val-des-Monts residents only) or removed, as well as requests for corrections, must be submitted to the Board of revisors (1 du Carrefour, Val-des-Monts, J8N 4E9). The Board sits on:

• Monday, October 16, between o 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. o 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. o 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.

• Tuesday, October 17, between o 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. o 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Becoming a candidate You can run for only one position on a municipal council.

Eligibility criteriaTo be able to run for office during general elections, you must be entitled to have your name on the electoral list of your municipality and you must have been residing in the municipality (continuously or otherwise) for at least 12 months as of September 1 of the calendar year during which the election is scheduled.

Forms requiredYou can get your nomination papers at the Office of the Chief Returning Officer in Val-des-Monts.

Submission period for nomination papers The period during which you can file your nomination paper and other required documents at the Office of the Chief Returning Officer begins on the 44th day (September 22, 2017) and ends at 4:30 p.m. on the 30th day (October 6, 2017) before the official date of the election. To check the business hours of the Office, watch for the notices that will be posted online and in print (see above).

Source: Patricia FilletChief returning officer

SUMMARYMunicipal News p. 3 Finances and Taxation p. 5Waste Management p. 6Publics Works p. 8 Echos of our Lakes p. 9Environment and Urban planning p. 12 Fire protection and Safety p.14 Leisure, Culture and Community Life p. 16Youth program p. 19Family program p. 21Adults program p. 22Events p. 25Community Bulletin Board p. 28Organizations Directory p. 31

USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Municipality of Val-des-MontsGeneral Administration....819-457-9400

Sportium (arena) ...............819-671-0569

CLSC .............................. 1-877-459-1112

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Poison Control Center....1-800-463-5060

CLD des Collines.............1-877-457-2121

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MRC des Collines-de-l'OutaouaisAdministration ................819-827-0516Toll free ........................ 1-800-387-4146

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The General Directorate is pleased to announce the following hirings within its management team:

• Francis Lacharité as Director of the Fire Department (effective May 15, 2017)

• Martin Giroux as Assistant Director of the Public Works Service (effective May 23, 2017)

The extensive skills, knowledge and experience of these new professionals on our staff will play a huge role in helping the Public Works and the Fire Protection and Civil Protection services accomplish their respective missions in keeping with the objectives and key directions of the Municipality’s 2015-2018 Strategic Plan. Municipal Council, the General Directorate and the entire management team bid them a warm welcome and wish them every success in meeting the challenges of their new duties.

Management hirings in Val-des-Monts

Francis LacharitéDirector of the Fire Department

Martin GirouxAssistant Director of Public Works Service

From June 1 to September 1, 2017 Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday:8:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

As of September 5, 2017 Monday to Friday:8:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Municipal Office hours

Please note that our offices will be closed on the following dates due to the following holidays:

Labour day:

Thanksgiving:

Holiday break:

Monday September 4, 2017

Monday October 9, 2017

From Monday December 25, 2017

to Wednesday January 3, 2018

inclusively

Statutory Holidays

Dates of the next regular meetings oh the Municipal Council which will be held at 8 p.m., at City Hall, located at 1, du Carrefour, Val-des-Monts:

• Tuesday September 5, 2017 • Tuesday November 7, 2017

• Tuesday September 19, 2017 • Tuesday November 21, 2017

• Tuesday October 3, 2017 • Tuesday December 5, 2017

Regular meetings of the Municipal Concil for 2017

To consult the Municipal Council agenda, please subscribe to the newsletter on our website: www.val-des-monts.net

Or on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/valdesmonts/


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Rapide-O-Web des CollinesHigh-speed Internet services

The Corporation du Rapide-O-Web des Collines (CROWC) is a not-for-profit organization created jointly by the municipalities of Val-des-Monts and La Pêche in an effort to help residents increase their high-speed Internet access thanks to the introduction of wireless network infrastructure.

Following a call for tenders in 2012, CROWC’s board of directors retained Digicom Internet sans fil to build its wireless communications network and to provide high-speed Internet services.

If you’d like to sign up for CROWC’s high-speed Internet, contact client services at Digicom Internet sans fil at 1-877-534-0666.

If Digicom tells you that your sector isn’t part of the Rapide-O-Web des Collines project, we invite you to submit a request to your municipality so that CROWC’s board of can determine if integration into the project is possible. Here are the options for submitting your request:

MUNICIPALITY OF VAL-DES-MONTS:

Mail: 1, route du Carrefour Val-des-Monts (Québec) J8N 4E9

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 819 457-9400, extension 2221

Fax: 819 457-4141

A friendly reminder: The next installment on your property tax bill is due Septembre 30. Note as well that the deadline for the two previous installments has passed, so penalties and interest charges will apply if you have not yet paid it.

If you've moved or just bought a property in Val-des-Monts, we encourage you to send us your new contact information. Do remember to include all of the properties, built or not, to which the change applies.

You can notify us in two ways:

By regular mail at: Municipality of Val-des-Monts Taxation Service 1 du Carrefour Val-des-Monts, Quebec, J8N 4E9

By Email at: [email protected]

Municipal taxes and Change-of-address notices

Garbage and recycling pick-up calendar- September-December 2017 -

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Please, note that the service collection is assured during holidays except December 25 and

January 1of each year.

If you need any further information about garbage and recycling pick-up, please contact:

Services Sanitaires Richard Lanthier: 819-213-1477

Municipality of Val-des-Monts:819-457-9400

[email protected]

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How we did during''Val-des-Monts, une communauté écoresponsable'' campaign

Municipality of Val-des-Monts thanks everyone who took part in the household hazardous-waste collection days organized as part of the ''Val-des-Monts, une communauté écoresponsable'' campaign.

This year once again, you, our residents, demonstrated your respect for the environment by making every effort to dispose of your hazardous waste safely and responsibly.

Here’s the breakdown of what we collected on each drop-off day this spring:

Saturday May 27, 2017, at City Hall:

• 5 t of tires• 6 t of metal• 7 m3 of paint containers• 10 m3 of computer products• 3 m3 of waste-oil containers• 2 m3 of chemical products• 51 propane cylinders• 30 dead batteries• Clothes, books and fluorescent lightst = ton

Saturday June 3, 2017, at Claudette-Lavergne Park:

• 5 t of tires• 6 t of metal• 4 m3 of paint containers• 14 m3 of computer products• 2 m3 of waste-oil containers• 2 m3 of chemical products• 101 propane cylinders• Dead batteries of all kinds• Clothes, books and fluorescent lights

If you want to dispose of hazardous waste before then, simply head to MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais’ Écocentre at 28 de la Pêche (route 366), in Val-des-Monts. You’ll need to show proof of residence, however.

The Écocentre is open from May 1 to September 30 at these times:

• Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.• Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.• First Saturday of the month, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The next household hazardous-waste drop-off days take place:

The following materials The following materials are allowed: are not accepted:

On September 30, 2017, from 9 a.m. to noonat Claudette-Lavergne Park

(1733 du Carrefour)

On October 14, 2017, from 9 a.m. to noonat City Hall

(1 du Carrefour)

• Paint (in its original container) • Electronics• Ink cartridges • Batteries • Tires without rims • Acids, bases and solvents • Oils and lubricants • Fuels• Pesticides

• Propane tanks• Metal waste• Fluorescent lights• Fluorescent-compact lamps• Aerosols• Pool chemicals• Medication• Books• Clothing

• Building waste• Heavy-duty fleet tires• Chemical products

You must provide proof of residency(photo ID or tax bill)


Over the summer, Public Works responded to close to 200 requests from citizens. We’ve also completed the following maintenance work and upgrades:

• Swept 86 km of paved municipal roadways; marked stop

lines and centre dividing lines

• Spread dust suppressant on more than 180 km of municipal gravel roads

• Applied granular overlay on roughly 18 km of municipal roads

• Repaired road shoulders and cracks in roadways

• Repaired five speed bumps on rue Mitchell

• Built a new intersection on montée Paiement to accommodate the entrance to the new elementary school

The following projects are slated to begin over the next few months:

• Rock blasting to allow for the realignment of chemin du Lac-Bataille

• Upgrades to montée Paiement between Létourneau and Robineau

• Guardrail repairs in 10 locations

BUY YOUR COMPOSTING BIN, INDOOR FOOD-WASTE BIN AND COMPOST AERATOR FROM THE MUNICIPALITY OF VAL-DES-MONTS!

You can buy composting bins, indoor food-waste bins and aerators at Val-des-Monts’ municipal offices during regular business hours.

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In road construction areas, be vigilant and slow down for

your safety and also for workers.


How many of you can say you actually don’t know Mélanie Renaud, who was the Fédération des lacs de Val-des-Monts’ coordinator until April 2017? You might recognize her here because she was truly the face of the Fédération. If you attended our meetings, she certainly bid you a hearty welcome, and you saw her do the same for the representatives of the Fédération’s member associations. To your surprise, she knew every single one of them, and so you had a first-hand look at how vivacious and gregarious she is with one and all.

At Federation gatherings, you’ve no doubt heard her present work plans and the long list of activities she managed to conduct throughout the year. You also heard her share detailed insights, as well as answer questions clearly and concisely, a testament to her in-depth knowledge and her ability to make complex information accessible.

Even if you haven’t attended Fédération meetings, you most likely saw Mélanie at one of your association’s meetings, where she was regularly invited to explain the role and benefits of the Fédération and to talk about things like water samples, delivering handy tips and recommendations on how to keep your lake water clean, among other water-management issues. Again, you were surprised, because she knew your lake like someone who lived right on it, and that in turn won her your respect and confidence.

Those of you who don’t go to meetings may have instead visited the Fédération’s website (http://www.federationdeslacs.ca) and taken stock of the incredible amount of work each tab reveals when clicked on. Indeed, virtually all of the material there is Mélanie’s writing handiwork. If you’re curious and want to see the true extent of her efforts, click on Projects and read Rapport de caractérisation de la bande riveraine; the massive document is a shoreline “characterization” report for 35 lakes in the western portion of the Blanche River watershed.

It provides a quick snapshot of the overall condition of the lakes in question, and it truly is worth a read. Mélanie wrote the entire study, which highlights the environmental challenges in the area and will form the basis of the future water-management master plan (WMP).

According to the mayor of Val-des-Monts, the Fédération stands as both an example and a leader for other para-governmental organizations that will also have to design a WMP in the near future. That reputation and the achievements underlying it would not have been possible without the steady contributions and talented leadership of Mélanie Renaud. Once you’ve read her report, you’ll be convinced that Mélanie was a tireless worker fiercely dedicated to the region’s lakes and to the health of their environments.

Finally, those of us who’ve worked or collaborated with Mélanie as either current or former members of the Fédération’s board of directors have marvelled at her tremendous skill set, her exceptional efficiency and her boundless energy first hand, and we know that she’s played a pivotal role in the Fédération’s effective day-to-day operations. For everyone on the board, she was a guide, an advisor and an encyclopedic source of information whose availability never wavered.

After six years of dedicated service with the Fédération, Mélanie advised us in April that she would be leaving her position and moving on to other challenges, specifically in the fields of organic agriculture and herbal studies. Without a shadow of a doubt, we’ll miss her tremendously.Still, we have to take solace in the knowledge that what Mélanie brought to the Fédération will now benefit other groups and organizations. Given her drive, her knowledge and her entrepreneurial spirit, the new projects she undertakes will most certainly be huge successes—at least that’s what all of your friends and colleagues here hope is in store for you, Mélanie!

By Jean Claude Drapeau, secretaryFédération des lacs de Val-des-Monts

Mélanie Renaud is moving on


Stéphanie Milot, our new consultant

I’m pleased to announce that the Fédération des lacs de Val-des-Monts has hired a new consultant to replace Mélanie Renaud, who left her position recently after six years of faithful and productive service.

Our new consultant is Stéphanie Milot, and we feel privileged to have been able to recruit someone of her exceptional calibre to take over this important position! Ms. Milot holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, has completed university studies in biology and also has a master’s degree in environmental management from the Université de Sherbrooke.

As part of her master’s studies, Ms. Milot took part in an exchange program with the Institut des sciences de l’Environnement in Geneva, Switzerland; she was also involved in intensive water-science internships, a key asset given her consultative mandate with our lake federation.

Her most recent professional experience was with the Comité du bassin versant de la rivière du Lièvre (COBALI), where she worked as education officer and project lead for the Caravane de l’environnement.

We know that Ms. Milot will make a critical contribution to the Fédération, to our member associations and to our collaborative work with the Municipality, including the Comité ad hoc de gestion par bassin versant (ad hoc watershed-management committee) and the special committee responsible for crafting Val-des-Monts’ water master plan.

You can contact Stéphanie Milot by email at [email protected].

By René Parent, presidentFédération des lacs

de Val-des-Monts

Responsible shoreline habits include building more eco-friendly docks and

boat shelters

Any type of structure on the water, be it a dock or a boat shelter, can both deplete water quality and harm aquatic fauna and flora.

In fact, the nearshore, that is, the shallow water between the deeper lake and the shoreline, is teeming with biodiversity but is also highly sensitive to disruptions. That’s why it’s so important to minimize the impact of the structures we build in these zones.

Docks, for instance, can impede water flow, promote shoreline erosion, block much-needed sunlight and upset the habitat of fish and other aquatic species in these shallow waters.

When you determine where to build a dock or a boat shelter, be sure to consider the characteristics of your shoreline in an effort to minimize the impact on aquatic ecosystems:

• A slope in your lot (if applicable)• Water depth• Exposure to wind and waves• Soil type (rocky or sandy) • Aquatic plant beds (if applicable)

To increase the lifespan of your structure, you also need to use the recommended materials. Wood is most commonly used because it’s easy to handle and reasonably priced. Untreated wood like cedar, hemlock and tamarack is recommended; these species resist decomposition and contain natural preservatives.

Using paint or stain to preserve the wood on docks and boat hangers is unsuitable. These finishes ultimately begin to fade and peel, causing water infiltration and mold growth in the wood. Paint and stain particles released in the process can also harm fauna and flora, so do leave the wood in its natural state! Finally, plastic and aluminum are good choices as well for dock decking and floats.

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Responsible shoreline habits include building more eco-friendly docks and boat shelters

Avoid the following materials, however: • Pressure-treated wood, because it contains

substances that are harmful to both humans and the aquatic ecosystem.

• Concrete and polystyrene materials, because they don’t stand up well to the area’s harsh winters and to the action of the waves.

• Used tires, as well as metal and recycled-plastic barrels, because they can contain pollutants.

Also consider different types of dock, as each one has pros and cons.

Pros ConsFloating dock • Has little

impact on shorelines, fauna and

habitats

• Is inexpensive and easy to

build

• Works for most types of

shores and for all water

depths

• Impedes light penetration under the structure

• Disrupts water flow and

causes shore erosion

• Is unsuited to areas exposed

to heavy waves

Pipe dock and stilt dock

• Is very stable; sturdier than a floating dock

• Has little impact on

aquatic ecosystems (structure

allows for free movement

underneath)

• Pipe dock: Is unsuited to

areas exposed to heavy

waves

• Stilt dock: Stilt installation

causes sediment

suspension

Specialty dock (lift, wheel, suspension, cantilever, winch)

• Does not disturb

shorelines and impede water

flow

• Is less common and more expensive

• Requires expert

installation

Avoid crib docks, all-concrete docks and concrete-pillar docks. Boat shelters, as docks, must be either floating, on stilts or on piles, be made of wood or metal, and must not have lateral (side) walls. Boat hangars are no longer allowed along shorelines.

Finally, it’s always best to store the removable parts of your dock on your lot, beyond the shoreline buffer zone. Also, when it’s time to maintain or repair your structure, take every possible step to prevent contaminants from spilling into the aquatic environment.

Before you start any kind of work on a waterfront, make sure you acquaint yourself with applicable regulations and by-laws, as well as Val-des-Monts’ permit requirements.

To learn more about planning and building docks or boat shelters, consult the following guides and websites:

• The Dock Primer : A Cottager’s Guide to Waterfront Friendly Docks, Fisheries and Oceans Canada in association with Cottage Life

• h t t p : / / w a v e s - v a g u e s . d f o - m p o . g c . c a /Library/337921.pdf

• Politique de protection des rives, du littoral et des plaines inondables, ministère du Développement durable, de l’Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques

• www.mddelcc.gouv.qc.ca/eau/rives/quais.pdf

• w w w . m d d e l c c . g o u v . c a / e a u / r i v e s /autorisation.htm

By Stéphanie Milot, coordinatorFédération des lacs de Val-des-Monts


Did you know that Val-des-Monts is constantly modernizing its tools and resources to answer the many, many service requests it receives? For instance, we’re now on Facebook, we’ve added a new software component for online business permits, permit applications, complaints and other types of requests, and we’ve even given our website a makeover.

By subscribing to our Facebook page or to our website newsletter, you’ll receive a full slate of information, including updates, reminders, event notices and other news.

To consolidate our new business-permit program, which now allows for annual renewals, the Val-des-Monts website has been equipped with a business-specific software module thanks to which we can manage requests and applications directly.

Since 2016, you’ve been able to apply online for more than 45 types of permit, meaning you can complete the required forms at whatever time suits you most and without having to come down to our offices.

Through our online request/complaint service, you can get information about everything from septic-system permit applications to building a storage shed or raising or boarding horses on your property. Upon receiving your request or complaint, the Environment and Urban Planning Service conducts a thorough fact search for you and passes along the answer to your inquiry as quickly as possible.

We’re always eager to serve you, so do call on us.

Did you know that …

• temporary construction-site signs or billboards identifying the project and the professionals involved in it, as well as signs announcing the sale of a lot or a housing unit, must be placed on the exact lot they refer to?

• signs and billboards can’t be posted on trees, utility poles or the right-of-way of roads?

• since 2016, directional signs for housing projects are regulated and limited to three per project?

In an effort to preserve the natural beauty and health of our environment, we’ve undertaken a clean-up operation over the past few months to have illegal/non-compliant signs and billboards removed.

For full details on the rules governing billboards and signs, take a moment to consult Zoning By-law 436-99, chapter 8, at http://www.val-des-monts.net/34-politiques-et-reglementation.

Val-des-Monts … always at your service

Information and by-laws on posting signs and billboards


Val-des-Monts and its Environment and Urban Planning Service want to remind you about the risk of contamination in your well water and about the importance of p r o p e r l y m a i n t a i n i n g y o u r w a t e r - d i s t r i b u t i o n system.

Contamination can strike your well water at any moment, and especially during downpours and snow melts. We recommend that you have your water tested at least once and even twice a year. The test should check at least for bacteria, turbidity (cloudiness), as well as nitrites and nitrates. If your water has never been tested, its initial analysis should include heavy metals and other substances that are usually odourless and colourless.

Tests for new wells must always cover bacteria (including total coliforms, E. coli [Escherichia], and enterococcus bacteria), arsenic, barium, chloride species, fluoride, manganese, nitrites and nitrates, sodium, sulfates, and hardness due to calcium and magnesium concentrations.

To get your water tested, you must go through a lab that’s accredited by the government of Quebec. For the list of these accredited facilities, click on this link:

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If your results indicate the presence of coliforms or excessive bacteria concentrations, we recommend that you add chlorine bleach to your well, and then allow your tap water to run until you can detect the chlorine odour in the house; next, wait a few hours and flush the water outside but not into your septic system, as that will hinder wastewater treatment. Recurring bacteria in your well may be a sign of surface-water infiltration or of a nearby source of contamination.

If other parameters exceed allowable limits, installing an ultraviolet-light filtration or treatment system can help eliminate the risk of bacterial contamination. In addition, remember that you need a municipal permit before you can dig a new well, collect and store surface water or change existing facilities.

For more information on managing well-water quality, consult our website or contact one of our environmental inspectors.

Website: www.val-des-monts.net819-457-9400, ext. 2203 or 2318

Keeping a close eye on your well water


Fire-Prevention Week takes place from October 8 to 14, 2017. The Fire Safety and Civil Protection Service will select two students from each of Val-des-Monts’ three elementary schools to act as “firefighters for a day” with the firefighting squad.

During this special week, the Fire Department also encourages home-based daycare services to invite firefighters to spend a few hours with the children to raise their awareness about fire safety and prevention.

Did you know that…

• Most fire-related deaths happen during the night sleep as victims sleep?

• Smoke can spread through an entire house in just three minutes?

• Most fire-related deaths are caused by smoke, not fire?

• Your only chance at an early warning comes from a fully functional smoke detector?

• Alcohol and drug abuse cause 33% of all fatal fires?

Source: Sécurité publique du Québec

Fire-Prevention Week

• Acquaint yourself with Val-des-Monts’ fire-safety by-laws.

• Make sure that your cottage or hunting/fishing camp has smoke detectors and carbon-monoxide (CO) detectors.

• Regularly clean and dust your equipment:

• smoke detectors

• carbon-monoxide detectors

• heating and cooking units such as wood stoves, propane and kerosene heaters, naphtha stoves and lanterns.

• Aerate your cottage or camp, and clear out all air intakes, even in the winter.

• Have your chimney swept regularly, and be sure to inspect it visually before you use it, because small animals often go there to build their nests.

Source: Sécurité publique du Québec

A few fire-prevention tips for your cottage or hunting/fishing camp

GIVE BLOOD. GIVE LIFE

The Fire Department’s second annual blood-donor clinic takes place on Wednesday,

August 23, 2017, at J.-A. Perkins Park.

In memory offirefighter André-Manseau


UNDERSTANDING FIRE-DANGER ADVISORIES

Fire-danger advisories tell us not only how easily something can catch fire, but also how difficult it might be to contain a potential fire.

LOW MODERATE HIGH VERY HIGH EXTREME

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Low-intensity, limited-spreading fire.

This is a good time to conduct controlled burning if your municipality allows it.

Surface fire with moderate sprea-ding; is generally easy to contain.

Make small fires on mineral-rich soil (so, with little flammable organic matter).

Moderate to vigorous surface fire, with intermittent treetop-to-treetop (crown) involvement; poses control challenges to ground crews.

Before lighting a fire, check wind velocity; do NOT conduct controlled burning.

High-intensity fire, with partial to full treetop-to-treetop (crown) involvement; conditions at the fire’s edge are beyond the capacity of ground crews.

Make fires only in spark-suppression facilities.

High-intensity crown (treetop-to-treetop) fire that spreads very quickly and can grow out of control.

Do NOT make fires of any kind.

LOW MODERATE HIGH VERY HIGH EXTREME

A TIP FROM THE PROS…

Stay constantly up to date on forest conditions by downloading the SOPFEU app.

Its geo-location function gives you fire-danger advisories for the exact area you’re in.

Available for both iOS and android mobile devices.

BEFORE HEADING OFF INTO THE FOREST, CHECK THE FIRE-DANGER INDEX

on our official fire-advisory signson our websiteon our mobile appby subscribing to our daily email notification.

CRITICAL CAMPFIRE WISDOM:

Make your fire in an open area that’s sheltered from the wind.

Keep an eye on your fire at all times.

Douse your fire twice, not just once.

Non-official translation


Book Launch:''À AUTEUR D’ENFANT''

On June 8, the launch of Val-des-Monts’ inaugural edition of À auteur d’enfant took place at École l’Équipage, with close to 250 people

attending. The high-quality book contains stories written by 88 children and illustrated

spontaneously by artists during a day of creative fun on April 29, 2017.

The Municipality of Val-des-Monts thanks the ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec and MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais for their financial support through the Plan d’action sur le livre i nitiative, as well as the many sponsors and participants at Val-des-Monts’ annual golf tournament, from which part of the proceeds helped fund this wonderful collective project. The activity was also made possible thanks to the cooperation of two schools, de la Colline and l’Équipage.

And of course, we salute the 88 young authors and 15 illustrators whose enthusiastic participatio n produced a beautiful literary work showcasing the creativity of our community’s youth.

Copies of the book are available at all three branches of Val-des-Monts’ municipal library.

• Municipal library: Perkins area: 17 du Manoir Saint-Pierre area: 24 du Parc Poltimore area: 2720 Principale

• École de la Colline: 20 du Parc

• École l'Équipage: 20 de l'École

• J.-A. Perkins Park: 17 du Manoir

• Thibault Park: 24 du Parc

• Salle Marcel-Périard: 17 du Manoir

• Sportium: 5 du Manoir

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE AND PAYMENT: To register for the Fall 2017 activities offered by LCCLS:1. Visit www.val-des-monts.net.2. Visit LCCLS and click on Inscrption

(Registration). If you don't have Internet access, contact us at 819-457-9400, extension 2326.

3. Note that you can pay by Visa or Mastercard by contacting us at 819-457-9400, extension 2326. If you prefer debit or cash, you need to come to our offices during regular business hours.

REFUND POLICY: Registration fees are not refundable, except:1. When the Municipality must cancel an

activity for lack of participation or for other circumstances beyound our control, or

2. When health reasons (illness or injury) prevent the participant from taking part in the activity; medical certificate is required, and the refund is prorated to the number of sessions attended.

ACTIVITIES ADDRESSES


The Val-des-Monts public library… three branches providing quality service across the region

DID YOU KNOW THAT..The municipal library now has a collection of more than 30 board

games you can borrow to play at home?

From those designed to help toddlers develop to those geared to fun evenings with family or friends, you’ll certainly find a game to suit your tastes.

To view the list of games, visit a library branch or simply open the Loisirs et Culture section on our website and click on Bibliothèques (English section to come).

At the annual general meeting of the Réseau BIBLIO de l’Outaouais

on June 3, 2017, Val-des-Monts took home the 2016 municipality-of-the-year award for its size class (population of more than 1800).

Our municipal library was also honoured with a $250 gift certificate

from Librairie Réflexion, which will provide welcome additions to

its collection.

Congratulations!

2016 MUNICIPALITY-OF-THE-YEAR AWARD


Screening of short films for children and their families. Poltimore will feature movies in both English and French.

Perkins area - As of 7 p.m.Friday, Septembre 29, 2017:Les printemps de Mélie (27 min.), Peintres et légendes - Amandier en fleurs (10 min.) et Sur la route (9 min.)

Friday, October 13, 2017:Rose & Violet (26 min.), Nébule (10 min.), La flute magique (7 min.) et Le collectionneur de sons (12 min.)

Friday, November 10, 2017:Une histoire de tortue (10 min.), La tendre hitoire de cendrillon pingouin (10 min.), Opération coucou (13 min.), Rêve roulis (5 min.), Ma moulton et moi (13 min.), Un enfant... un pays (13 min.), Barocque'n roll (4 min.) et Voir le monde (9 min.)

Friday, December 1 ,2017:Noël Noël (23 min.), Des lumières pour Gita (8 min.), Et la poussière retombe (7 min.), Waseteg (6 min.), Venue de loin (6 min.) et Train en folie (9 min.)

Saint-Pierre area - As of 7 p.m.Friday, Septembre 22, 2017:Dimanche (10 min.), Une courte pointe pour grand-maman (13 min.), Peintres et légendes - Jardin de givre (10 min.) et Les dingues (8 min.)

Friday, October 20, 2017:Bouche décousue (8 min.), Ha'aki (5 min.), Sainte-Barbe (8 min.), Christopher, je t'en prie, nettoie ta chambre (7 min.) et Nicol la taupe (23 min.)

Friday, November 17, 2017:L'automne de Pougne (27 min.), Ruzz et Ben (23 min.), Tchou tchou (14 min.) et Ludovic - Un vent de magie (12 min.)

Friday, December 8 ,2017:Le renard et la mésange (7 min.), Philippe et le papillon (5 min.), Le vol des dinosaures (6 min.), Ce que tout bon chien devrait savoir (10 min.), La poulette grise (5 min.), Merci mon chien (8 min.), Tout peut s'animer (14 min.) et Tzaritza (7 min.)

Poltimore area - As of 7 p.m.Friday, Septembre 15, 2017:Les printemps de Mélie (27 min.), Painted tales - Almond blossom (Anglais - 10 min.) et Big drive (Anglais - 9 min.)

Friday, October 6, 2017:Rose & Violet (Anglais - 26 min.), Nébule (Anglais - 10 min.), La flute magique (7 min.) et Le collectionneur de sons (12 min.)

Friday, November 24, 2017:Big mouth (Anglais - 8 min.), Ha’aki (5 min.), Sainte Barbe (8 min.), Christopher, je t'en prie, nettoie ta chambre (7 min.) and Glasses (Anglais - 23 min.)

Friday, December 15 ,2017:Noël Noël (23 min.), Des lumières pour Gita (8 min.), Sunday (Anglais - 10 min.), Oma’s quilt (Anglais - 13 min.), Painted tales: In winter still (Anglais - 10 min.), Et la poussière retombe (7 min.)


INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING (5 to 14 years)In these workshops, participants work with different media and explore various drawing themes, including the following: ▪ Mandalas - pastels ▪ Human body - charcoal ▪ Characters – soft-lead pencil ▪ Comic strips - motion ▪ Landscapes - colours ▪ Tales and legends ▪ Insects and butterflies - 3-D effectsMaterial required: lead pencils 2B, HB, 4B and 8B; white eraser; pencil sharpener with receptable; 30cm ruler; colour pencils (wood); fineliners; #2 small paint brush;sketching pad (letter size). Mondays from 6:30 to 8 p.m.September 18 to december 11, 2017(No class on October 9, 2017)Thibault Park$90 / 12 workshops

BABYSITTING COURSE (11 years and up)Seven-hour class for youths 11 years and up interested in the fundamentals of babysitting.Group I:Sunday, September 24, 20178:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Salle Marcel-Périard$70 / participant Group II:Sunday, November 26, 20178:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Thibault Park$70 / participant

LEGOMD CLUB(6 to 12 years)At our LEGO Club, children build objects alone or in teams using their own imagination or inspiration from suggested themes. Saturdays from 10 to 11 a.m.September 23 to December 9, 2017Perkins area library$60 / 12 workshops

SPOKEN ENGLISH FOR BEGINNERS (10 to 15 years)This introductory course deals exclusively with basic conversational skills in English. You pratise speaking about everyday topics and situations.Material required: paper and pencils.Tuesdays and ThursdaysFrom 6 to 7 p.m.October 3 to 26, 2017École l'Équipage$95 / 8 classes

YOGA FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS (4 to 9 years)This yoga course for moms, dads and their four-to-nine year-olds takes place in a colorful, play-based setting. Together, we learn how to do asanas (physical postures) and to master pranayama (the vital force of breathing). Each session ends with a period of relaxation.Mondays from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. September 18 to December 4, 2017Salle Marcel-Périard$75 / 12 sessions

PICKLEBALL FOR FAMILIESThis racquet sport combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. Racquets supplied. For families.Fridays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.September 22 to December 8, 2017École de la Colline$25 / participant / 12 weeks

The workshops listed on this page are offered by the Municipality of Val-des-Monts. To register or more, please see page 16.


Bring your wee ones to run, jump, dance, roll and climb thanks to a series of obstacle courses, games, exercises and special activities. The program helps develop motor skills and allows children to experience pride and heightened self-esteem through personal success. Activities take place in a warm and stimulating environment, with music often in the mix. Of course, the main objective, quite simply, is to have fun! Variety also plays a key role, as children are allowed to try a whole range of games designed for their age and skill level. Children must be accompanied by one of their parents. .

4 to 5 years:11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.

12 to 16 months:8:30 to 9:20 a.m.

16 to 20 months:8:30 to 9:20 a.m.

20 to 24 months:9:30 to 10:20 a.m.

2 to 21/2 years:9:30 to 10:20 a.m.

21/2 to 3 years:10:30 to 11:20 a.m.

3 years:10:30 to 11:20 a.m.4 years:11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.

Sundays at J.-A. Perkins Park, from September 17 to December, 2017 $40 per children for 10 weeks (No class on October 29, November 5 and 12, 2017)

Information and registration: Municipality of Val-des-Monts (See page 16)

MULTIS-PORT

Toddlers(16 to 24 months)$37,50 / participant / 8 workshopsIn these classes, toddlers and their parents are introduced to eight sports through a play-based approach that focuses on successfully performing motor, social and athletic skills. Perkins area - Group A:Saturdays from 8:30 to 9 a.m.Saint-Pierre area - Group B:Sundays from 8:30 to 9 a.m.

Preschoolers(2 to 4 years)$75 / participant / 8 workshopsThese classes are an excellent way for preschoolers to gain some independence and build friendships while leaning different sports.

Perkins area - Group C:Saturdays from 9:15 to 10 a.m.

Saint-Pierre area - Group D:Sundays from 9:15 to 10 a.m.

School-age children(5 to 12 years)$75 / participant / 8 workshopsMultisport courses are ideal for school-age children because the variety of activities allow the children to develop a wider range of athletic skills before they specialize in a single sport. In addition, those with more active personalities don’t get bored!

Perkins area:Group E - 5 to 8 years:Saturdays from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.

Group F - 9 to 12 years:Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Saint-Pierre area:Group G - 5 to 8 years:Sundays from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.

Group H - 9 to 12 years:Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Perkins area:Location: École l'ÉquipageWhen: September 16 to November 25, 2017No workshops on : September 30, October 28, November 4 and December 2, 2017

Saint-Pierre:Location: École de la Colline When: September 17 to November 12, 2017No workshops on November 15, 2017

Important:

Material required:• Indoor sport shoes• Athletic wear• Water

Children who have to miss a workshop cannot replace it with one the day before or after in another sector.

Information and registration:Municipality of Val-des-MontsSee page 16 for registration


RECREATIONAL CROSS-COUNTRY (4 years and up)The Nakkertok Cross Country Ski Club is pleased to announce its fifth year of recreational cross-country courses in Val-des-Monts for those aged four and up. We have a limited quantity of rental equipment available. Sundays afternoonAs of January 7, 2017 (9 classes)Nakkertok - 62 CarrefourInformation sessions and registration:November 25, 2017 from 10 a.m. to noonÉcole de la CollineDecember 16, 2017 from 10 a.m. to noonÉcole l'ÉquipageOnline registration for courses begins in September: http://.nakkertok.ca/fr/Information and registration: Benjamin Campin - [email protected]

C.P.A. DES VALLÉESLearn to skate!

This fall marks C.P.A. des Vallées’ sixteenth season, with our skating fundamentals courses and skating development programs back in full swing at the Val-des-Monts Sportium. Courses begin on Saturday, September 16, 2017 and end in early March 2018, with all skaters invited to take part in a show afterward. Participants are asked to take part in two fundraisers (or to make a voluntary donation). Pre-school - $175: Saturdays from 8:30 to 9 a.m.5 years and up - $200:Saturdays, from 9 to 9:45 a.m.Private - $350:Tuesdays from 5 to 6:20 p.m.Thursdays from 5 to 6:20 p.m.Saturdays from 10 to 11:20 a.m.(excluding fees for private coach)The costs includes Skate Canada's $45 membership fees, which is non-refundable, even if you withdraw.Registration night at Sportium: September 5, 2017From 5 to 7 p.m.Information and registration:[email protected]

KARATÉ SHOTOKAN (8 years and up)Tuesdays and Thursdays6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (parents/children)7:30 to 8:30 p.m. (advanced class)September 7 to December 21, 2017J.-A. Perkins ParkIndividual, family and group rates (tax-credit receipts). Free with registration: personalized learning guide and karate gi (training uniform). Injury and accident insurance also provided for all.Information and registration: Luc Morrissette - [email protected]

PARENT-CHILDREN PLAYTIME WORKSHOPS(0 to 5 years)

These FREE sessions allow you and your child to get out, enjoy each other's company and share stimulating experiences. Boost your child's memorization skills, sensory and cognitive development, fine and gross motor skills, etc.Wednesdays as of September 13, 2017 From 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.Salle Marcel-PériardInformation and regristration: Familles d'abord - Joëlle Gauthier819-457-4918

ALBERT KARATÉ DOJOMondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.September 6 to December 20, 2017École l'Équipage Family classes! Discover this internationally recognized school, with more than 2,500 victories to its credit and over 40 years of experience.Free uniform with registration!Information and registration:Kyoshi Jean-Marc Albert, 8th Dan819-669-1648

"READY FOR SCHOOL" PROGRAM (4 years)

The "Ready for School" program is designed to prepare our four-years-olds for the school setting in rural areas by giving them tools that foster autonomy and initiative and thus make it easier for them to transition from life at home to the classroom.Place is limited.Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noonAs of September 19, 201730 weeksThibault ParkInformation and regristration: Familles d'abord - Joëlle Gauthier819-457-4918

2017-2018 SCHEDULE - SEPTEMBER 2017 TO MAY 2018Registration in person J.-A. Perkins Park, on August 19 and August 20, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration by email or by telephone from August 28 to September 4, 2017.

Young ones:Parent/Children (18 months to 3 years)Creative dance (3 to 4 years)Pre-jazz et Pre-tap (4 to 6 years)Mini Hip Hop et Mini cheer (4 to 6 years)Mini acro (4 to 6 years)Mini Bboys (5 years and up)Pre-ballet (5 to 7 years)

Level I (7 to 10 years):Tap I & II, Jazz I, Ballet I, Cheer, Acro, Hip Hop I and Bboy/Break

Level II (10 years and up):Jazz II, Hip Hop II, Tap I & II, Ballet II & III, Modern and Lyrical

Level III (14 years and up):Jazz III, Hip Hop III, Ballet II & III, Tap III, Tap for adult and contemporary

Advanced/Specialized classes:Advanced Ballet/Pre-pointes, Tumbling Pointes, Jazz IV, Advanced Cheer/Stunting

Stay tuned for the full program, which will be published shortly.Information and registration: 819-557-3353 - www.studioexpressiondanse.com [email protected]


The fitness classes on this page are offered by the Municipality of Val-des-Monts and run for 12 weeks . If you register for one or several of these classes, you get the following package rates:

$70 / one class a week$120 / two classes a week$190 / three classes a week$240 / four classes a week

Note: This is not an à la carte package allowing you to switch between activities week to week. If you want to take part in more than one, you must be registered for every class in question.

To register or learn more, please see page 16.

The fitness classes on this page are offered by the Municipality of Val-des-Monts and run for 12 weeks . If you register for one or several of these classes, you get the following package rates:

$70 / one class a week$120 / two classes a week$190 / three classes a week$240 / four classes a week

Note: This is not an à la carte package allowing you to switch between activities week to week. If you want to take part in more than one, you must be registered for every class in question.

To register or learn more, please see page 16.

PILATES - BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATE LEVELPilates is designed to improve pos-ture, stability, body awareness, muscle extension, sports perfor-mance and mental well-being, among others. 16 years and up.Wednesdays September 20 to December 6, 2017Salle Marcel-PériardBeginners level:Group I - 12:45 to 13:45 p.m.Group II - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

*Intermediate level:Group I - 2 to 3 p.m.Group II - 7:45 to 8:45 p.m.*Requirement: You must have already followed a Pilates course with the Municipality.

CORE DE FORCETM

Training sessions are divided into three-minute rounds during which you perform combinations of boxing, kickboxing and muay thai techniques. Because the movements involve your entire body weight and produce peak heart rates, you’re sure to burn off calories each round. 16 years and up.

Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.September 20 to December 6, 2017École de la Colline

ZUMBA Shape up to the invigorating beat of Latin-Ameriacan music and improve your flexibility, coordination, muscle tone and cardiovascular health! 16 years and up.Group I:Mondays from 1 to 2 p.m.September 18 to december 4, 2017Thibault ParkGroup II:Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m. September 21 to December 7, 2017École de la Colline

GETTING IN SHAPE 55+(55 years and up)Group I - Zumba and Pilates ball:Material required: Pilates ball.Mondays from 1 to 2 p.m.September 18 to december 4, 2017Salle Marcel-PériardGroup II - Aerobics and exercise ball:Material required: Exercise ball.Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m. September 21 to December 7, 2017Salle Marcel-Périard

TABATA 1, 2, 3 AND BODY BUILDING WITH WEIGHTS High-intensity training cycle involving 20-second intervals of exercises followed by 10-second intervals of rest; the cycle is repeated non-stop fo four minutes (eight times) and over one hour. 16 years and upMaterial required: Weights (2 to 2.5 pounds).Mondays from 7 to 8:15 p.mSeptember 18 to December 4, 2017École l'Équipage

ZUMBA AND BODY-BUILDING WITH PILATES BALLChoreographed routines combining a mix of Latin-style dance and aerobics, followed by body-building exercises with a Pilates ball. 16 years and up.Material required: Pilates ball (7'').Tuesdays from 7 to 8:15 p.mSeptember 19 to December 5, 2017École l'Équipage

TAE-BOXING AND EXERCISE BALLThis aerobic workout involves kicking and punching techniques followed by exercise-ball training. 16 years and up.Material required: Exercise ball.Wednesdays from 7 to 8:15 p.mSeptember 20 to December 6, 2017École l'Équipage

CARDIO TAI-CHI AND BODY-BUILDING WITH AN ELASTIC BANDImprove your cardiovascular health with Tai-Chi movements, followed by body-building exercises with an elastic band. 16 years and up.Material required: elastic band.Thursdays from 7 to 8:15 p.mSeptember 21 to December 7, 2017École l'Équipage

INSANITY LIVETM

Join our cardiovascular and strength-training classes designed for participants of all levels. Gain muscle power and improve your endurance and heart fitness thanks to an exercise routine that doesn’t i nvolve lifting weights.16 years and up.Group I:Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m.September 18 to december 4, 2017J.-A. Perkins ParkGroup II:Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m.September 19 to december 5, 2017Salle Marcel-Périard


PICKLEBALLThis racquet sport combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. Racquets supplied. 18 years and up.Thursdays from 8 to 10 p.m.September 21 to December 7, 2017École de la Colline $20 / Participant / 12 weeksInformation and registration:Municipality of Val-des-MontsSee page 16 for registration

BOOT CAMPThis training caters to all fitness levels: participants work at their own pace, and every exercises has two intensity options. We do circuit training, game-based training and interval training with exercise balls, weights, elastic band and our own bodies. The overall objective being to improve cardiovascular fitness, add muscle tone and challenge personal limits. 16 years and up.Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. September 6 to December 20, 2017 École de la CollineInformation and registration:Malika Fit - 613-869-6995Facebook: Malikafitenplein-air

VIACTIVE

Free exercise classes designed for adults of 50 and over.Mondays and Wednesdays10 to 11:30 a.m.September 6 to December 13, 2017Thibault ParkInformation:Les Joyeux Amis de Saint-PierreMonique G.-Hébert - 819-457-2206

SPANISH - BEGINNER IThis course is for those with no knowledge of Spanish and who want an introduction to basic everyday conversations.16 years and up.Material required: paper and pencils.Fridays from 7 to 9 p.m. September 22 to December 1, 2017(No workshop on November 3, 2017)Perkins area library$95 / 10 classes

SPANISH - INTERMEDIATE IFor those having taken the Beginner I and II classes, or the equivalent. The goal is to help you communicate more easily. 16 years and up.Requirement: Spanish - Beginner I and II or the equivalentMaterial required: paper and pencils.Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m.September 18 to November 27, 2017(No workshop on October 9, 2017)Saint-Pierre area library$95 / 10 classes

MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR DIGITAL CAMERAIf you want to understand how your digital photo camera works and how best to use it, this class is for you. Presentations, question periods and practical assignments acquaint you with your camera’s key features and how and where to use them, from choosing the best shooting angle to enlarging your final print. Material required: bring your digital camera (compact or with interchangeable lens); it must also have a manual exposure mode (M).Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to noonSeptember 23 to October 21, 2017Thibault Park$90 / 5 workshops

WRITTING WORKSHOPSDuring this six-session workshop, you boost your creativity, imagination and writing style by trying your hand at different literary genres. 16 years and up.Material required: paper and pencils.Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m.September 30 to November 11, 2017(No workshop on November 4, 2017)Perkins area library$100 / 6 workshops

TAKING BETTER DIGITAL PICTURES

Learn how to produce flattering portraits of your friends and family, to record unforgettable moments at special events and family reunions, and to capture all the beauty of landscapes and travel destinations.

Material required: bring your digital camera (compact or with interchangeable lens); it must also have a manual exposure mode (M).

Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to noonNovember 4 to December 2, 2017Thibault Park$90 / 5 workshops

The workshops listed on this page are offered by the Municipality of Val-des-Monts. To register or more, please see page 16.

The workshops listed on this page are offered by the Municipality of Val-des-Monts.

To register or more, please see page 16.

MEDITATIONThis ancestral practice is designed to foster inner peace, a clear mind or even simple relaxation. Your instructor’s straightforward approach demystifies the process, making it easy for you to incorporate meditation into your daily routine if you so desire. Meditation itself and its accompanying breathing exercises help you reduce and manage stress while improving your overall health, your sleep, your self-control and your zest for life. Best of all, you can’t “fail” at meditation. Come discover its multiple benefits with us. 14 years and up.Material required: Wear comfortable clothes and bring a meditation pillow or blanket.Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. September 20 to December 6, 2017École l'Équipage$90 / 12 workshops

YOGA - BEGINNERSCome discover the foundations and benefits of Hatha and Ashtanga yoga in a safe, peaceful setting. Improve the power of both your body and your mind in the process. 16 years and up.Mondays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.September 18 to December 4, 2017Salle Marcel-Périard$70 / 12 classes

VITALITY YOGAIn this course, you explore yoga positions, twisting motions, as well as breathing, rellaxation and meditation techniques that help eliminate stress and bunr-out and give both your mond and body a much-needed boost. Fall is truly a perfect time to start anew and reinvigorate your body. 16 years and up.Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. September 19 to December 5, 2017Thibault Park$70 / 12 classes

GENTLE YOGAWe will guide you through simple yoga movements that improve your flexibility and agility, as well as your ability to relax thoroughly. It's a gentle, natural and soothing way to regain your vitality and enjoy a health beak-just for you-during the day. 16 years and up.Thursdays from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. September 21 to December 7, 2017Salle Marcel-Périard$70 / 12 classes

YOGA - LEVEL I & IIIf you already have a certain level of experience in yoga (Hatha and Ashtanga) and want to improve your technique, this class is for you. For instance, you learn to perfect asanas (postures) and pranayama (life-force breathing).16 years and up.Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m. September 21 to December 7, 2017Salle Marcel-Périard$70 / 12 classes

BABY MASSAGE TECHNIQUES9 months and under. In this course, you learn a simple, comforting massage routine that will make your baby feel safe and secure, as well as enhance his or her sleep and digestion. The massage technique also promotes bonding between you and your baby. The course has been offered for over 20 years by an FQM registered massage therapist.

Material required: bring diapers, milk and warmer (if needed), a comforter and a toy.Wednesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m.November 1 and 8, 2017Perkins area library$65 / 2 workshops



Bring the family along for a run in the natural beauty of the trails at Club de ski Nakkertok. Choose among several

courses to suit everyone’s skill and fitness level.

Date: Saturday, September 16, 2017

Start: 10:30 a.m. (greetings and sign in as of 9 a.m.)

Early registration: August 28 to September 15, 2017 www.val-des-monts.net

Cost: FREE for citizens

For more information, contact Pascale Lajeunesse, sports, outdoor-activities and healthy-lifestyle assistant at

819-457-9400, ext. 2211 or at [email protected]

Sunday, September, 2017From 1 to 5 p.m.

Saint-Germain Park2720 Principale (Poltimore)

The Leisure, Culture and Community-Life Service invites you to its traditionnal Family Day to celebrate the arrival of fall.

Stay tuned fo the full program, which will be published shortly!

For more information, contact Sophie Bergeron, communications and special-events assistant at 819-457-9400, ext. 2225 or at [email protected]


For more information, contact Sophie Bergeron, communications and special-events assistant at 819 457-9400, ext. 2225 or at [email protected]

Family Christmas

Presented in petrifying partnership with the

Maison de jeunes Val-Jeunesse and the

Regroupement des gens d’affaires de

Val-des-Monts.

Hair-raising haunted house!

École l'Équipage

Sunday, October 29, 2017

From 1 to 8 p.m.

Keep an eye out for the officila program

to be published soon.


Come meet your Municipal Council in a festive atmosphere where folk music, face painting and magic shows make for much merriment!

When: Sunday, December 10, 2017 9 a.m. to noon

Where: École l’Équipage 20 de l’École - Val-des-Monts

Cost: $10 for adults $5 for children 12 and under $25 per familiy (2 adults and 2 children)

Tickets are on sale at the Municipality or on site of still available then. Buy them soon because quantities are limited!

For more information, contact Sophie Bergeron, communications and special-events assistant at 819 457-9400, ext. 2225 or at [email protected]

Note that children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult and hockey sticks are not allowed during open skating sessions.

For more information, contact Pascale Lajeunesse, sports, outdoor-activities and healthy-lifestyle assistant at 819-457-9400, ext. 2211 or at [email protected]

*Consult our website for schedule changes.

The Municipality of Val-des-Monts offers FREE public skating at Sportium. As of Friday, September 1, 2017.

Statuary Holidays* :Monday, September 4, 2017: 2 to 6:20 p.m. Friday, September 22, 2017: 1 to 2:50 p.m. Friday, October 6, 2017: 9 to 11:20 a.m. 1 to 3:20 p.m.Monday, October 9, 2017: 10 a.m. to 6:20 p.m.Fridays, November 3 and 17, 2017: 9 to 11:20 a.m. 1 to 3:20 p.m.Friday, December 8, 2017: 9 to 11:20 a.m. 1 to 3:20 p.m.


SOS PROCHES AIDANTSConfide over coffee:Support group for personal caregivers. These get-togethers give you a chance to unwind and to share when the daily challenges of personal caregiving become too to bear alone.

Tuesdays at 1 p.m.: September 12, October 10, November 14 and December 12, 2017 Salle Marcel-Périard - 17 du Manoir, Val-des-Monts Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.: September 14, October 12, November 9 and December 14, 2017 CLSC de La Pêche - 9 Passe-Partout, La Pêche

Clinic-workshop: Learning how to sleep naturally againFacilitator: Véronique Bellemare Brière, M.A., N.D., S.E.S. Institut SomnaLearn how your body’s sleep mechanisms work and master simple ways to manage them naturally for the rest of your life.

Saturday, October 14, 2017 - 10 a.m. - Quyon (English workshop)Friday, November 3, 2017 - 2 p.m. - Ange-Gardien (French workshop)

Information: Josué Jude Carrier, 819-457-9191, ext. 242 SOS proches-aidants

2017-2018 ActivitiesThe roughly 70 members of the Cercle de Fermières Perkins

are eager to share their knowledge with you and to hear about your own insights and experience.

As of Tuesday, September 5, 2017, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.As of Wednesday September 6, 2017, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Information: Suzanne Lacasse - 819-661-1326

Journées de la CultureIn partnership with the Municipality of

Val-des-Monts and Halte des arts(To learn more, please see page 18)

Noël en artsSunday, November 12, 2017, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Information: Micheline Mercier - 819-568-5411

Cercle de Fermières PerkinsJ.-A. Perkins Park17 du Manoir, Val-des-Monts

Pike tournament:From August 27 to September 23, 2017

Registration requiredAwards and supper - September 23, 2017

6 p.m. - Thibault Park

Small-game tournament (hare and patridge):From September 24 to October 21, 2017

Registration requiredAwards and supper - October 21, 2017

6 p.m. - Thibault Park

Bingo: September 17, October 8, November 12 and

December 10, 2017 - Noon to 4 p.m. - Thibault Park

Information: Richard L'Abbé Nicole L'Abbé 819-457-2692

INFORMATION AND REGISTRATIONSESSIONS FOR FUTURE RENTERS

When? September 27, 2017 From 3 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m.

Where? Saint-Germain Park 2720 Principale, Val-des-Monts

Information: Gérard St-Amour - 819-766-2609


MUST-SEE ART EXHIBITIONS!The exhibitions take place as follows: Thursdays, from 5 to 8 p.m., Fridays, from 1 to 3 p.m. and from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m.

Francine Pagé: August 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26, 2017Group exhibition: August 31, September 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9 , 2017Natalie Pilon and Françoise Chartrand: September 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23, 2017Journées de la Culture: September 28, 29, 30 and October 1, 2017Marthe Villeneuve: October 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14, 2017Chritiane Ryan: October 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28, 2017Claude Gascon and Serge De Bellefeuille: November 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11, 2017Ken Perryment : November 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 and 25, 2017Angèle Lux: November 30 and December 1 and 2, 2017Christmas exhibition: December 7, 8 and 9, 2017

Information: www.haltedesarts.ca - Facebook : HALTE-DES-ARTS Angèle Lux, presidente - [email protected]

Centre de ressources communautaires (CRC) Saint-Antoine-de-Padoue819-671-8224

What’s a cast-off for you might be an essential for others? If you have books,

clothing and other items to give away, simply drop them off in the storage shed behind

Saint-Antoine-de-Padoue church. Others will put your donations to very good use! Come see us at the second-hand shop

(1 Saint-Joseph,Val-des-Monts) right beside Saint-Antoine church in Perkins.

The thrift store is open to shoppers at these times: Mondays, Wednesday and Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Become a volunteer. Our team would

love to have you on board!

Mon Ange Gardien device waches over seniorsThe Table autonome des aînés des Collines (Des Collines SENIORS’ Roundtable) provides seniors with the opportunity to rent a button-equipped (bracelet or collar) Mon Ange Gardien (My Guardian Angel) device that allows them to call for help in emergencies and sends automatic fall-detected notices. When an alarm sounds, responders communicate through speakers with the person in distress to assess his or her condition. Contact our on-location case worker for more information.

Information: Monique Albert819-457-9191, ext. [email protected]

La maison de jeunes Val-Jeunesse (Val-Jeuness Youth Centre)This is a place where young Montvalois aged 8 to 17 can gather to enjoy all sorts of activities in a safe and welcoming environment!

Hours of operation:For ages 8 to 12: Thursday and Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m. For ages 12 to 17: Wednesday, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, 7 to 11 p.m.

30 de l'Église, Val-des-Monts819-457-4693 - [email protected]

September to December 2017SEPTEMBER12 – Board of Directors meeting – 6 to 8:30 p.m.24 – Monthly supper – 4 to 8 p.m.

OCTOBER10 – Board of Directors meeting – 6 to 8:30 p.m.22 – Monthly supper – 4 to 8 p.m.

NOVEMBER 7 – Board of Directors meeting – 6 to 8:30 p.m.19 – Monthly supper – 4 to 8 p.m.27 – Board of Directors meeting – 6 to 8:30 p.m.

DECEMBER 9 – Christmas supper – 4 to 11 p.m.

Meetings are held at the 330 du Pont and suppers are held at the Denholm municipal hall.

Information : Colette Gagnon President 819-457-2209


September to December 2017Activities are held at the Thibault Park

500 (cards) - Wednesdays from 1 to 5 p.m.September:6-13-20-27 October:4-11-18November:8-15-22-29 December:6-13

Computers - Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m.September:6-13-20-27 October:4-11-18November:8-15-22-29 December:6-13

Military Whist - $5 per participant - Monthly from 12:30 to 5 p.m.September16,October7andNovember18,2017

Monthly suppers - Sundays - $10 / member - $12 / non-member September10,October22,December2(Christmassupper)

Concert and trip: Véronic Dicaire in support of the Fondation Maman Dion - September 30, 2017 - $145 / person

Trip: La féérie de Noël package - October 15 to 17, 2017$511insingleoccupancy,$411indoubleoccupancy,$391intripleoccupancyand$381inquadoccupancy.

Trip: Un Noël enchanté et mémorable package - November 11, 2017$50permemberand$66pernon-member.

Monthly Board of Directors meetingSeptember 21, October 26 and November 22, 2017

Information:Michel Leduc - 819-457-9532

Enjoy breakfast with Knights of Columbus Council 10038

in Saint-Pierre

Sundays from 10 a.m. to noon:September 17, 2017

October 15, 2017November 19, 2017December 17, 2017

Thibault Park - 24 du Parc$7 per participant

Information:Denis Tessier - [email protected]

SEPTEMBER6-13-20-27 Cards, games and lunch – 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.22 Apple picking at Constantin 27 Pot-luck lunchOCTOBER4-11-18-25 Cards, games and lunch – 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.21 Military Whist – 1 to 4 p.m.27 Pot-luck lunch

NOVEMBER1-8-15-22-29 Cards, games and lunch – 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.25 Military Whist – 1 to 4 p.m.29 Pot-luck lunch and Sainte-Catherine's Day taffyDECEMBRE6-13 Cards, games and lunch – 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.8 Christmas supper – 5 to 10 p.m.

- Activities are held at the J.-A. Perkins Park

Information: Nicole Prud'homme (presidente) - 819-671-2255 ― Colin Paiement (vice-president) - 819-671-2036


Community OrganismsÂge d’or de Poltimore............................................................................................................819-457-2209Les Joyeux Amis de Saint-Pierre.................................................................................................819-457-9532Regroupement des Aînés de Perkins........................................................................................819-671-2255Cercle de Fermières de Perkins.........................................................................................819-457-4358Chevaliers de Colomb de Perkins......................................................................................819-743-7985Chevaliers de Colomb de Saint-Pierre...............................................................................819-457-1230Filles d’Isabelle.................................................................................................................819-671-2587Famille d'abord....................................................................................................................819-457-4918Regroupement des gens d’affaires de Val-des-Monts........................................................819-457-9000

Cultural AssociationsComité Héritage-Patrimoine.............................................................................................819-671-2233Arts-aux-Parcs des Monts.................................................................................................819-671-1447Halte des arts ..................................................................................................................819-457-2712Centre Moon Rain............................................................................................................819-457-9711

Social AgenciesCentre de ressourcement pour la famille de l’Outaouais (CRFO).......................................819-457-4066Centre des ressources communautaires Saint-Antoine-de-Padoue....................................819-671-8224Saint-Vincent-de-Paul.......................................................................................................819-457-4444Le Grenier des Collines.....................................................................................................819-457-1010Hébergevac......................................................................................................................819-457-2474Villa St-Louis-de-France.....................................................................................................819-457-1757Office municipal d’habitation de Val-des-Monts................................................................819-664-4970Maison Libère-Elles..........................................................................................................819-827-4044Aide Abus Aînés.............................................................................................................1-888-489-2287Table autonome des aînés des Collines............................................................................819-457-2121Société d'Alzheimer de l'Outaouais québécois.................................................................819-777-4232

Sports and Recreationnal AssociationsClub de patinage artistique des Vallées de Val-des-Monts...............................info@cpadesvallees.comAssociation de hockey mineur des Collines-de-l’Outaouais........................bob@hockeydescollines.comAssociation de baseball amateur de Val-des-Monts.....................................pierrot@baseball-vdm.comAssociation récréative de Val-des-Monts...................................................................arvdm@bellnet.caBalle-molle Val-des-Monts......................................................................ballemollevdm@outlook.comClub de soccer de Val-des-Monts.........................................................................info@soccervdm.comClub de chasse et pêche de Val-des-Monts.......................................................................819-457-2614Club de chasse et pêche de Saint-Pierre.............................................................................819-957-0010Association de motoneigistes de l’Outaouais........................................www.motoneigisteoutaouais.comSki de fond des Collines.....................................................................................campin@sympatico.ca

Touristical OrganismsAssociation de la Foire de Poltimore................................................................................819-457-1210Festival country de Val-des-Monts................................................info@festivalcountryvaldesmonts.com

FactoriesFabrique Saint-Antoine-de-Padoue...................................................................................819-671-2831Fabrique Saint-Pierre-de-Wakefield..................................................................................819-457-2504Fabrique Saint-Louis-de-France.........................................................................................819-457-4190

SchoolsÉcole l’Équipage...............................................................................................................819-503-8022École de la Colline............................................................................................................819-503-8020École de Poltimore...........................................................................................................819-457-2335

MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS ADDRESSES:

CONTACT US:

MUNICIPAL GARAGES:South Sector(Oakley-Carey Building)1570 Carrefour

North Sector (Déziel Building)93 Carrefour

BOAT LAUNCH RAMPS:McGregor Lake2 Pélissier

Saint-Pierre Lake2048 Principale

FIRE STATIONS: Fire station 1(Oakley-Carey Building)1570 Carrefour

Fire station 2 (André-Manseau Building)1 Carrefour

Fire station 3(Floyd-Raven Building)75 Pont

COMMUNITY CENTRE:J.-A. Perkins Park Building17 Manoir

Thibault Park Building24 Parc

Saint-Germain Park Building2720 Principale

Documents

September-December 2017 - Val-des-Monts...September-December 2017 p. 9 Municipal Elections p. 2 Municipal News p. 3 Finances and taxation p. 5 Waste Management p. 6 Publics Works p