The newly created Mères au front Suroît-Sud organization and the ACTES committee at the École de la Baie-Saint-François in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield are organizing an Earth Day event on Saturday The activity will feature a conference by Robert Poupard who has been involved with the Crivert as well as the Lac Saint-François National Wildlife Area The conference will focus on the challenges facing biodiversity in the Suroit region A “swap your stuff” table will also be set up including a book exchange as well as clothing tools and small household appliances in good condition that will be up for grabs Each participant will be able to leave their mark on a collective art piece that will be created during the event Anyone interested in joining the Mères au front movement which is a peaceful and inclusive group of women looking to protect the environment for their children and their future will be able to speak with representatives from the local chapter Members of the Mouvement d’Action Regional en Environment will also be present to talk about their current campaigns the Jardins Glenelm organic market garden will also be on site to answer questions about community-supported agriculture and the Fermier et Fermière de Famille network The event takes place on April 26 from 10 a.m. to noon in the auditorium at École de la Baie Saint François. More details are available on the event page on social media: facebook.com/events/9782933068439600 and website in this browser for the next time I comment MontrealNewsDead body found outside in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Que. By Erika MorrisUpdated: April 04, 2025 at 6:16PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved police officers from the Beauharnois-Salaberry MRC conducted a narcotics search on rue Maden in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield which mobilized nearly a dozen police officers resulted in the seizure of various products one in his thirties and another in his forties were interviewed by police in connection with this seizure They could face drug-related charges in the future The Sûreté du Québec would like to remind you that any information relating to drug trafficking or production can be communicated confidentially at any time to the Sûreté du Québec's Criminal Information Centre at 1 800 659-4264 Pour partager votre opinion vous devez être connecté la MRC de Beauharnois-Salaberry annonce sa participation à l’initiative ministérielle Proximité des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation de Québec (MAPAQ) permettant ainsi à onze entreprises du territoire de bénéficier de formations ainsi que d'un accompagnement .. 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A man in his 20's was transported to the hospital in critical condition following an altercation that took place shortly after midnight on Sunday in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Quebec provincial police (SQ) responded to the call concerning a man who was visibly attacked and bloodied at approximately 12:15 a.m The SQ spokesperson told The Suburban that the conflict details are still foggy at this early stage of the investigation She also confirmed that the victim's health status has evolved to non-critical throughout the day Sunday investigators verified for local camera footage in the area surrounding the scene of the attack No arrests have been made as of press time Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: MontrealNews3 dead in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Que. house fireBy Stephane Giroux and Erika MorrisPublished: January 29, 2025 at 9:27PM EST The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) is asking for the public’s help in finding Malcolm Bennett The pair was last seen on the evening of October 6 They were travelling in a grey 2013 Honda Fit with license plate H94 YRW and a sticker across the rear window reading “Dépanneur Académie” the families of the two missing people have reason to fear for their health and safety Malcolm Bennett is 5’10” and weighs around 160 pounds and black shoes with white stripes down the side Arielle Fortin is 5’3” and weighs around 125 pounds She was last seen wearing a grey mid-length coat and black leather boots Anyone who has seen these individuals or their vehicle is asked to call 911 Any information that could help locate the pair can be reported confidentially to the Sûreté du Québec’s Centrale de l’information criminelle by calling 1 800 659-4264 the Régates de Valleyfield will be pulling out all the stops both on stage the event combining thrills and culture will be held in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield's Delpha-Sauvé Park on July 4 At a dinner attended by the partners of this major event at the Toro restaurant in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield the organizing committee of this international competition unveiled the program for the 85th edition Among the dignitaries attending the meal were the Mayor of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield and the Member of Parliament for Salaberry-Suroît "The Régates de Valleyfield is much more than just a sporting event this event brings our community together and attracts thousands of visitors from all over The city is proud to host such a high-quality event year after year," said Miguel Lemieux MNA Claude DeBellefeuille was quick to describe the event as a tradition for Campivallensians it's a matter of course to take their annual vacation during the Valleyfield Regatta so they can attend together and I notice this when I meet people for the first time and talk about Salaberry-de-Valleyfield They immediately associate the place with the Régates which couldn't take place without the contribution of dedicated volunteers." A beautiful evolution over the decades  Let's not forget that the first Régates de Valleyfield saw the light of day in 1938 on municipal territory the town has been vibrating to the sounds of this summer event we attracted 145,000 visitors and generated economic spin-offs of over $5 million A total of 315 volunteers are involved in our organization and it's thanks to them that we're able to deliver such a high-quality event The members of the organizing committee and the board of directors do an exceptional job The Régates de Valleyfield are talked about far beyond the region's borders and a unique event in North America," said Didier-Bernard Séguin Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Régates de Valleyfield confirmed the organizers' intention to honor those who have enabled the Régates de Valleyfield to become today's flagship event "We want to ensure that people retain their sense of belonging to our event which is why we've gone back to a more vintage image for the 85th edition We've gone back to the 50th anniversary logo but incorporated the Robert-Théorêt circuit to bring it up to date a bit".  In keeping with the idea of paying tribute to the Régates’ pioneers an exhibition of photos and memorabilia will be held at the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Yacht Club from June 28 to July 13 for interested enthusiasts only Régates ticket holders will be able to visit during the weekend of festivities.  "Our government is a major financial supporter of the Régates de Valleyfield because it is one of the major sporting and cultural events held in Quebec not to mention the economic spin-offs for the community demonstrating the strength of the organization that has been working hard to make these competitions a must-see event for hydroplane racing and show enthusiasts I salute and congratulate the current organization which is carrying on the tradition of the Régates de Valleyfield and I'm very proud to be associated with it," said Claude Reid Thrill-seekers will be delighted to learn that all hydroplane classes will be back on the Robert Théorêt circuit in 2025: Novice Pro Hydro and the prestigious Grand Prix class some fifteen boats are expected to take part in the Grand Prix Challenge a competition organized by the Hydroplane Racing League (HRL) and the Grand Prix America (GPA) some 110 teams will be competing for honors "With nearly 110 teams expected on the Circuit Robert Théorêt spectators will be treated to some remarkably intense competition It's this unique combination of motorboat sport and entertainment that has made our event so famous for 85 years now," says Didier-Bernard Séguin Chairman of the Régates de Valleyfield Board of Directors fans who can't be there will be able to watch the races via live stream over 50,000 people did so for all the races presented at the six competition venues.  the 2025 Hydroplane Regatta League race calendar will also include six stops in Quebec The season kicks off on May 17 and 18 in Cambridge before continuing in Sorel-Tracy on June 14 and 15 before heading to Salaberry-de-Valleyfield on July 11 before returning to Beauharnois for the final races of the season on August 23-24.  Festival-goers have until March 17 to purchase discounted tickets via the online ticketing service which includes all three days of racing and access to evening shows festival-goers can access the Prestige grandstands and pits offering an incomparable experience for racing fans New this year: the Régates de Valleyfield have teamed up with the same ticketing supplier as the Festival d'été de Québec and the Grand Prix de Montréal A special offer is also available for the Régates de Beauharnois With the purchase of tickets for the Régates de Valleyfield it is possible to obtain the Régates et puits passport for Beauharnois at the reduced price of $55 For more information or to purchase tickets MontrealNewsSuspect arrested after Valleyfield college closed due to police operationBy Daniel J. RowePublished: October 04, 2024 at 7:48AM EDT the Régie intermunicipale de valorisation organique (RIVMO) adopted a borrowing bylaw for close to $37 million for its proposed composting complex project in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield A $10-million grant from the Ministère de l’Environnement will cover part of the project while the remainder of the associated costs will be assumed in proportion to the population of the two MRCs that make up the RIVMO: 75 per cent by Roussillon and 25 per cent by Beauharnois-Salaberry At least $1.36 million from the loan will be used to acquire the land for the complex which is located on the Rue Des Érables on the site of the former Salaberry-de-Valleyfield landfill The land is situated very close to the city’s water treatment plant which will facilitate the treatment of water produced as part of the process Most of the expenses relate to the development of the site including the installation of concrete slabs and the acquisition of equipment such as wheel loaders The complex will use two main techniques: aerated cells and windrows It will be able to process up to 45,000 tonnes of organic matter each year for the 18 municipalities that make up the RIVMO Roussillon and Beauharnois-Salaberry collected 87,000 tonnes of organic matter which is well below the processing capacity of the future complex This surplus capacity will enable to RIVMO to extend its services to neighbouring municipalities The construction of the regional compost complex will also reduce the greenhouse gases generated by the disposal of organic matter which is currently being shipped to the Lachute region A call for tenders for the construction of the complex is expected to go out by the end of the year Work is expected to start in the spring of 2025 while the commissioning of the new site is scheduled for late 2025 The RIVMO board of directors includes six mayors from the two MRCs including chair Sylvain Payant of Saint-Isidore and vice-chair Miguel Lemieux of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield The board had originally planned on using biomethanization technology to treat organic waste with the goal of recovering the methane gas produced as a source of energy the call for tenders for this project resulted in a lowest bid of $140 million A residence at 3 rue Victor-Léger in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield was heavily damaged by flames early on Friday Salaberry-de-Valleyfield firefighters arrived on the scene at 12:58 a.m. as the residence was engulfed in flames.  The major fire was brought under control at 5:34 this morning and the last fire crews returned to the fire station around 6:21 The case was transferred to the Sûreté du Québec as the cause of the blaze could not be determined.  the fire originated in the vicinity of the residence's garage Certain elements observed on site that seemed suspicious prompted us to transfer the file to the SQ for further investigation we called in the Sainte-Barbe fire department and the Vaudreuil-Dorion ladder truck A team from the Beauharnois Fire Department was on hand at the fire station to cover the area,” explains Christian Poulin of the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield IS.  The Community Emergency Measures Unit (UCMU) was also called in to support the firefighters some 30 firefighters were battling the blaze under the command of Operations Chief Alain Lauzon.  the four occupants of the residence - a couple an elderly person and a little girl - had got out on their own We managed to contain the fire to the affected residence.The two cars parked in the driveway were a total loss,” he concludes - Yan Lecompte's fate will soon be decided  - CMP search in L'Île-Perrot The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing couple from Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Their license plate is H94 YRW with a sign on the rear window indicating “Depanneur Academie.” “Their loved ones have reason to fear for their health and safety,” the SQ wrote in a press release Bennett is 5’10” and weighs 160 pounds blue jeans and black shoes with white stripes on the side #Disparitions | Nous demandons l’aide de la population afin de localiser Malcolm Bennett et Arielle Fortin. Ils ont été vu pour la dernière fois le 6 octobre dernier à Salaberry-de-Valleyfield et pourraient être dans différents secteurs de la province. https://t.co/vZvgNPP3hX Fortin is 5’3″ and weighs 125 pounds Anyone who sees the couple or vehicle is asked to call 911 or the SQ’s info-crime line at 1-800-659-4264.  The Quebec Liberal party held its only English-language leadership debate on Sunday at John Abbott College in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue "Entirely unfair both to the unhoused persons and to the STM," said David Chapman of Resilience Montreal as the STM lifts its temporary loitering ban in Montreal's metro system 11 high school lacrosse players in New York have been charged over an alleged hazing incident involving five younger teammates Laura Aguierre looks at the disturbing allegations and the role the suspects' ages might play in what happens next President Donald Trump is planning to put a '100% tariff' on movies produced outside of America Erica Natividad with how this may impact Canada's closely tied industry The family of an Ontario man who died in a correctional facility in 2016 is calling out the provincial government for failing to act on recommendations made in an inquest into his death and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts weather and video from CityNews anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices SQ asking for help to find Valleyfield couple The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) is asking for the public’s help in finding Malcolm Bennett They were travelling in a grey 2013 Honda Fit with licence plate H94 YRW and a sticker across the rear window reading “Dépanneur Académie.” the SQ was still asking for the public’s help Any information that could help locate the pair can be reported confidentially to the Sûreté du Québec’s Centrale de l’information criminelle by calling 1 800 659-4264 Officers crack down on drug trafficking in Valleyfield police officers from the SQ’s MRC de Beauharnois-Salaberry detachment conducted a drug trafficking operation on Maden Street in Valleyfield involving nearly a dozen police officers The operation resulted in the seizure of more than 300 methamphetamine tablets over five grams of powdered methamphetamines approximately one gram of cannabis crystals A man in his thirties and another in his forties were interviewed by police in connection with this operation officers carried out a similar operation involving a residence on Saint-Louis Street in Valleyfield officers seized over 450 tablets of methamphetamine more than 80 grams of psilocybin (mushrooms) as well as packages of contraband cigarettes Over $5,000 in Canadian currency as well as drug trafficking equipment and certain assets were also seized as offence-related property Man charged with sexual offences against minors Investigators from the Beauharnois-Salaberry station arrested a 48-year-old Salaberry-de-Valleyfield man on October 2 in connection with sexual offences committed against minors Yan Lecompte appeared later that day at the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield courthouse where he was charged with sexual assault making sexually explicit material available to a minor production and possession of child pornography The provincial police force deployed its serial crimes investigations unit in this case The alleged crimes took place between 2010 and 2023 and investigators suspect there could be more victims With over 12,000 students across its population the Centre de services scolaire de la Vallée-des-Tisserands (CSSVT) is growing too quickly for its available space CSSVT director general Suzie Vranderick has confirmed that the $57.6-million expansion project to accomodate up to 700 new students at École Baie-Saint-François is ongoing while the government has announced the construction of two new elementary schools within the service centre’s territory The groundbreaking ceremony to start construction on a new school in the Grande-Île sector in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield took place on August 23 The future facility will accommodate 576 students and will feature 24 classrooms including six preschool classes and 18 regular classes The school will also contain a double gymnasium a multipurpose room with a pedagogical kitchen The provincial government will invest $34.3 million to build the school which should be ready to welcome staff and students for the start of the 2026-2027 school year The construction of a second elementary school in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield was confirmed by the Ministère de l’Éducation on August 21 The new 17-classroom elementary school will be built on the grounds of the École Frédéric-Girard school in the city’s La Baie sector The school will feature three kindergarten classrooms our school community will have the chance to explore and develop in an innovative educational environment and in stimulating spaces that reflect the trend of new-generation schools,” said Vranderick “A magnificent future continues to unfold for our artisans and our professional community,” she added and the People’s Party of Canada have all named their candidates in the Beauharnois-Salaberry-Soulanges-Huntingdon (BSSH) and the Châteauguay-Les Jardins-de-Napierville ridings The NDP nominated first-time candidate Tyler Jones to run in the BSSH riding on January 24 A passionate advocate for workers’ rights and environmental protection the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield resident is campaigning during evenings and weekends while continuing his work as a courier saying he wants to get a feel for every part of the riding “My number one priority for my campaign is agriculture,” says Jones noting he has spoken with many farm families about the current realities facing area producers Climate change is also high on his list of priorities as is lowering the cost of living and building affordable homes While the trade war with the United States is a concern he prefers to focus on the riding’s constituents and less on what Donald Trump has to say Jones says he has a special affinity for the Chateauguay Valley having lived briefly with his family in Ormstown He and his wife are big supporters of the buy local movement and can often be found at local restaurants Hannah Wolker will run for the NDP for a second time in the Châteauguay-Les Jardins-de-Napierville riding The party has only very recently confirmed her nomination She is a grassroots organizer with deep roots in the riding The Green Party has named Kristian Solarik as the candidate for the BSSH riding He last ran for office in the 2022 provincial election as a candidate with the Green Party of Quebec He currently serves on the executive committee and the shadow cabinet for the party at the provincial level as the transportation critic He advocates for forward-thinking policies that prioritize environmental sustainability Solarik has lived in the riding for 15 years with his partner and nine-year-old son He works as a sales representative for a Quebec-based company that provides rolling stock and safety equipment to businesses throughout the Suroît region He says his background in transportation and safety have afforded him a practical perspective and solution driven approach to the challenges facing his community Solarik maintains his campaign is “rooted in the belief that bold green leadership can drive meaningful progress for families Martine Desrochers has been confirmed as the Green Party of Canada’s candidate in the Châteauguay-Les Jardins-de-Napierville riding The People’s Party of Canada has nominated Martin Lévesque in the BSSH riding He says he is driven by a deep commitment to defending his community and the fundamental values of freedom Lévesque says he believes that “Canada can regain its prosperity and give power back to the people if we have the courage of our convictions.” Nicolas Guérin will run in the neighbouring Châteauguay-Les Jardins-de-Napierville riding for the PPC he says he champions reforms rooted in freedom “Citizens need to take charge of their country to stop the plundering of our wealth and secure our children’s future,” he says while arguing that all citizens must unite against globalism Guérin served three years in the Canadian Armed Forces he also runs a farm where he produces pasture-raised eggs with his family Guerin says he prioritizes policies that would “pause immigration and prioritize jobs and housing for Canadians.” He also believes the Canadian Multiculturalism Act should be repealed and inclusion as well as gender-based ideology He believes Canada should work with Donald Trump to “free the economy,” and aims to protect national sovereignty by leaving the United Nations and strengthening national security The Hôpital du Suroît in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield is coping with severe labour shortages brought on by government legislation clamping down on the use of private health agencies the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de la Montérégie-Ouest (CISSSMO) confirmed there is a possibility that an additional 30 beds will be closed before the end of the month According to a communications representative for the regional health authority the closures represent less than five per cent of the total number of available beds across the CISSSMO and are a temporary measure “We are currently working to reorganize services and recruit new staff to replace the independent workforce and reopen beds,” said the CISSSMO representative in an email “We are also closely monitoring the situation at our other two hospitals,” she confirmed the Barrie Memorial Hospital in Ormstown and the Anna Laberge Hospital in Chateauguay remain unaffected by reductions in the use of placement agencies “We are continuing our efforts in this direction,” she explained while noting that intensive recruitment campaigns are also underway to attract new workers for the future Vaudreuil-Soulanges hospital the CISSSMO has confirmed that ambulance routes have been redistributed such that patients from Salaberry-de-Valleyfield will now be taken to the Anna Laberge Hospital This follows a previous directive issued in May that temporarily required non-priority calls involving residents of Hemmingford and Saint-Étienne-de-Beauharnois be redirected to the Barrie Memorial Hospital “The redrawing of ambulance services within the territory will enable the population to maintain access to safe quality health care services in neighbouring establishments.” Users requiring immediate care will continue to be transported to their local facility Sign In Register MONTREAL — Three people are dead after a fire in a residential building in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield The victims include two women in their 50s and a man in his 70s Quebec provincial police say the fire broke out around 6 p.m The victims were taken from the burning building and transported to hospital Police say firefighters successfully put out the fire and police have not yet said what caused the fire This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan MontrealNewsCouple missing and family fears for their safety: Quebec policeBy Daniel J. RowePublished: October 11, 2024 at 7:32AM EDT #Disparitions | Nous demandons l'aide de la population afin de localiser Malcolm Bennett et Arielle Fortin. Ils ont été vu pour la dernière fois le 6 octobre dernier à Salaberry-de-Valleyfield et pourraient être dans différents secteurs de la province. https://t.co/vZvgNPP3hX A 16-unit apartment building was destroyed by flames on Friday The fire occurred at 322 rue Jeanne-Mance and required the intervention of some sixty firefighters from the region including crews from Vaudreuil-Soulanges.  Salaberry-de-Valleyfield fire chief Christian Poulin confirms that the probable cause of the blaze was a cigarette butt thrown into a flowerpot.  The call reporting the presence of flames and smoke was forwarded to 911 at around 5:45 pm “Our response ended at around 2.30am on Saturday morning and the fire was brought under control by around 11pm Teams from neighbouring brigades - Beauharnois Saint-Zotique and Coteau-du-Lac - came to lend a hand We were also able to count on the support of the UCMU to provide food and drink to the sappers taking part in this intervention no injuries were reported,” he sums up.  The only difficulty encountered by the firefighters on the scene who were led by Chief Joël Vinet-Lebel was positioning the fire engines on rue Jeanne-Mance which is a cul-de-sac in the area where the incident took place.  Extensive damage was caused to the building's roof and 4th floor suggesting that tenants will have to relocate for several months due to the upcoming renovation work.  2nd and 3rd floors were particularly badly damaged by water and smoke it will be many months before the remaining tenants can return to their homes An election call in Canada is expected to be announced in the coming days once Mark Carney is sworn in as the new leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and as prime minister The election will usher in many changes for the country candidates in the current Salaberry-Suroît riding will find themselves running to represent the constituents of Beauharnois-Salaberry-Soulanges-Huntingdon (BSSH) The Chateauguay-Lacolle riding will also change names becoming Chateauguay-Les-Jardins-de-Napierville which were announced following the 2022 redistribution of federal electoral districts will see the Haut-Saint-Laurent split in two – where the Town of Huntingdon and the township municipalities of Dundee and Godmanchester The Chateauguay-Les Jardins-de-Napierville riding will include all the municipalities in the MRC des Jardins-de-Napierville including Hemmingford Village and Hemmingford Township and the parish municipality of Très-Saint-Sacrement Salaberry-Suroît MP and Bloc Québécois candidate Claude DeBellefeuille has already announced she will seek a fifth term in the next election She says that while it is not ideal for an MRC to be divided between two federal ridings the MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent was one of only a handful of MRCs that had not been split in some way prior to this election “When there is a redistribution every ten years and the demographic growth is happening outside of the Haut-Saint-Laurent at a certain point the electoral commission has to create a boundary somewhere,” she explains DeBellefeuille says she would not be surprised given the demographic growth predicted in Vaudreuil if the Haut-Saint-Laurent were to be reunited in ten years following the next redistribution process but towards the Chateauguay-Les-Jardins-de-Napierville riding The new BSSH riding will be the second most populous in Quebec after the new Vaudreuil riding DeBellefeuille says she is more concerned about the upcoming election than the change in boundaries “A quick election call is in everyone’s interest,” she insists suggesting the government is not being taken seriously by the United States because parliament is not sitting it is absolutely essential that the election be called quickly so a legitimate and democratically elected government is in place,” DeBellefeuille says She says the next few weeks will be very interesting the newly acclaimed candidate in the BSSH riding for the federal New Democratic Party “Everything is up in the air right now,” says the first-time candidate who is growing his team of volunteers while introducing himself to the many communities in the riding and says he is disappointed that the Haut-Saint-Laurent was separated between the two ridings He says he would work to ensure common ground is found between the two ridings and that the area is properly represented as a whole He says he is also concerned about the upcoming election with so little time to prepare “It is just a question of connecting with voters and getting out and hearing their concerns and frustrations,” he adds while acknowledging there is a lot of territory to cover and a lot of different issues at hand The official candidates for the federal Liberal and Conservative parties in the BSSH riding were not named as of press time Kristian Solarik will run once again for the Green Party of Canada while Martin Lévesque will run for the People’s Party of Canada None of the main federal parties have announced the names of their candidates in the Chateauguay-Jardins-de-Napierville riding A months-long investigation culminated in a significant drug bust in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield last week as Quebec provincial police (SQ) executed search warrants that led to the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of drugs and weapons which involved approximately twenty SQ officers including tactical units and a K-9 team resulted in the arrest of a 46-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman Both suspects remained in custody and appeared the following day at the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield courthouse to face charges related to drug trafficking and possession of weapons officers seized more than 120 grams of cocaine The SQ also confiscated more than $4,000 in Canadian currency along with drug trafficking paraphernalia including scales and multiple cell phones The operation falls under Quebec's CENTAURE strategy a provincial initiative designed to maintain constant pressure on organized crime while actively combating armed violence throughout the province The strategy coordinates efforts between partner police forces at national targeting the supply chain of illegal firearms from importation to possession is part of a broader effort to combat drug trafficking in the region The SQ continues to encourage public cooperation in their fight against drug trafficking and reminds the public that they can report any information confidentially to the Criminal Information Center at 1-800-659-4264 This article was published more than 6 months ago Nicholas Gravel appeared briefly at the courthouse in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield in connection with the killing of Kelsey Watt.Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press A Quebec man has been charged with second-degree murder in the killing of his fiancée in connection with the killing of Kelsey Watt 16 to set a date for a preliminary hearing was wearing a large grey T-shirt as he appeared via video from a detention centre in Montreal The Crown announced it 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For more information on our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines and our Terms and Conditions A new 5-year agreement at an operating cost of approximately $2 million has just been signed between Marina Valleyfield and the City of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Several administrative changes will take place at Marina Valleyfield which recently adopted new general regulations will have a new board of directors next June at its annual general meeting the new policy stipulates that the new administration will be composed of five members approved by the City and four sailing members from the marina elected by the members half of whom must reside in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield According to the mayor of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield the modification of the agreement ensures that the community will be represented in decision-making the organization will contribute close to $2 million to the city over the first five years The contributions will cover over time the costs relating to the repair work on the banks specific to the marina site in addition to providing the City with additional leeway to finance other structuring projects,“ explains the first magistrate explains that Marina Valleyfield is pleased to be able to continue its collaboration with the City and to work together to make Salaberry-de-Valleyfield a boating capital.” another reality that should emerge shortly will not go unnoticed There is talk of removing the fence around the marina site at the request of the City of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield to open the site to the public with the exception of certain spaces such as the docks citizens and visitors will be able to walk there it once again becomes the exclusive property of the City of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield and these would be with the avowed aim of being conducive to walks The operations and management of the site will also be reviewed as part of future agreements particularly concerning the winter storage of boats where cohabitation with the citizens of the sector will be prioritized the management of the docks at the Delpha-Sauvé Park and the eventual holding of a sailing school the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield marina is one of the three largest marinas in Quebec Ranked four gold anchors by the Association maritime du Québec the marina offers the particular advantage of being accessible on foot from the nautical center of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield which must serve the City and its development Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" All rights reserved © 2025. VIVA MÉDIA. | Website designs by ÉQUATION The Sûreté du Quebec confirmed on September 27 that the body found the previous morning in Hemmingford is that of the 29-year-old woman who was first reported missing on Sept She was found in a wooded area behind her home on Covey Hill Road a 31-year-old Hemmingford man appeared by videoconference at the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield courthouse on Sept where he was formally charged with committing an indignity to a human body The accused has been identified as the victim’s partner He is alleged to have committed the crime at some point between Sept The Sûreté du Québec called on the public on Sept 21 to help locate the victim after family reported her missing Over 300 volunteers from the Hemmingford and Valley community joined police officers as well as members of the local fire department in a massive search effort A moving vigil took place in the village on Sept A publication ban is now in place to protect the victim and a minor This prevents the victim and the accused from being named The accused was detained following his court appearance He is expected to next appear before the court on October 2 for a bail hearing The Bureau de recrutement international (BRI) of the Integrated Health and Social Services of Montérégie-Ouest (CISSSMO) no longer only has a name and a mission a clinical nurse from France works in the emergency room of the Hôpital du Suroît Originally from Brittany but having taken up residence in France for a few years the 27-year-old woman completed her nursing training in 2016 She practiced her profession for more than two years in infectious diseases and for 6 months in pediatric intensive care She finally let herself be tempted by the call of adventure and landed at the Montreal-Trudeau airport on January 10th following a series of interviews with the CISSSMO The initial contact was in 2020 but COVID-19 postponed the plans The one who works a night shift at the Hôpital du Suroît claims to have received significant support which ultimately ended up making her cross the Atlantic “The CISSSMO took good care of me,” she says This woman even took her time to view apartments for me so that I could have a suitable place to stay it was the spouse of a colleague who came with me I received several welcome emails when I arrived Ludivine Collet admits having strong emotions for Salaberry-de-Valleyfield quiet town,” says the clinical nurse I don’t even have to use my car to go to work I love it here so much that I’m already thinking about applying for permanent residency I am on a work permit which gives me the right to work for 3 years.” Collet does not hide it; practicing your profession in Quebec is very different from doing it in France someone who wants to study nursing must pass three tests and an oral in which the person must discuss their motivations there are no auxiliary nurses or service aids The stethoscope is also reserved for doctors but since there is no respiratory therapist it is the nurses who perform respiratory assessments when I arrived at the Hôpital du Suroît I did a 75-day internship so that my diploma would be recognized I can confirm that the salary of a nurse in Quebec is double that of France We’ve launched Distilled 2025 - our annual Consumer Trends Report Learn more about Spirit of Progress – our global ESG programme to help create a more inclusive and sustainable world We’ve launched Distilled 2025 – exploring the top trends driving consumer conversations around the world Stay up to date with Diageo's investor-related news and events Accelerate your career as you make your mark by building brands consumers love.Our perfect blend of our people and brands is our magic and in our inclusive and supportive culture This project represents an investment of $94 million in the company’s Salaberry-de-Valleyfield facilities It will eliminate the consumption of approximately 21,000,000 m3 of natural gas and 1,500 litres of heavy fuel oil which is the equivalent to an annual reduction of nearly 40,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in Quebec or taking more than 11,000 cars off the road for a year[1] “Today’s announcement marks an important milestone for our North American operations and our global carbon footprint As part of our Spirit of Progress plan we are committed to reaching zero net carbon emissions by 2030 and we are very grateful for this partnership with the Quebec government which allows us to make significant progress in creating a more sustainable world.” Ewan Andrew President Global Supply & Procurement and Chief Sustainability Officer Quebec Premier François Legault and Ewan Andrew made the announcement at COP 26 in Glasgow “Diageo is going to be an industry leader in the green economy thanks to Quebec’s clean energy it will be able to position its Quebec products as “green” spirits This is a great way to promote Quebec’s green energy It’s also a way to ensure the distillery’s long-term prosperity in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield It’s a winning project for Quebec and a winning project for the planet.” François Legault Our Valleyfield distillery generates 290 direct jobs in Quebec and purchases grain from 1,500 Quebec farmers and bottles several of the company’s products and brands such as the iconic Canadian whisky Crown Royal The Valleyfield plant will be our first distillery in North America to make the transition to carbon neutrality via implementing four energy efficiency measures and two measures to convert from natural gas and fuel oil to electricity such as a mechanical vapour recompression evaporator “The Government of Canada continues to drive ambitious climate policy supported by concrete actions already under way to go further and faster in the fight against climate change It is important to support innovative projects that reduce emissions create good jobs and allow Canada to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 Today’s announcement highlights some of the significant work being done by Quebec and its partners to build a stronger economy and a healthier province Leadership in strategic projects such as Diageo announced today will reduce emissions and ensure that workers and communities have a cleaner and healthier environment.” Steven Guilbeault Minister of Environment and Climate Change of Canada We will also significantly reduce our electricity consumption during peak periods to avoid putting pressure on the network and thus contribute to the sound management of Quebec’s energy resources. During these periods we will use alternative green energy sources to maintain its production “The energy transition will be achieved largely through more efficient use of existing resources We are very proud to participate in the electric conversion of the Diageo facilities and to contribute to the implementation of energy efficiency measures This project is a concrete example of changes we need to keep making in the future — using our clean energy to electrify as many economic activities as possible.” Sophie Brochu [1] According to the National Resources Canada department Agency (Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator) Our DRINKiQ programme aims to 
raise the 'collective drink IQ' by increasing public awareness of the effects of alcohol and supporting responsible drinking We are a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer The citizens of Valleyfield have made their choices known The 2021 municipal election is a sign of the status quo in the regional capital of Suroît All the outgoing councillors in the election were re-elected the results of the municipal election began to be displayed on the giant screen installed in the Gaétan-Rousse building was closely monitoring the announcement of the results The results in the district of Saint-Timothée were quickly revealed incumbent councillor Normand Amesse had a comfortable lead over his rival Amesse ended the evening with a victory by 748 votes The biggest lead is the case of incumbent councillor in the Georges-Leduc district The latter received the confidence of 82.37% of the voters who went to the polls Rochon thanked the voters and subsequently became emotional Jean-Marc Rochon underlined the importance his mother has for him her indescribable support during the election campaigns and that the latter is in her last moments of life The district of La Baie is one of two districts in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield whose incumbent candidate announced his retirement from politics it was obvious that a fight was to be expected in this district voters in the area brought Sophie Sirois-Perras to power The latter won the confidence of 63.8% of voters by defeating François Labossière at the same time The only district with a four-candidate fight the district of Nitro passed into the hands of Stéphane Leduc by a lead of 102 votes Saying that he is feverish and determined to represent the citizens of his district well Leduc thanked his entire team for the work accomplished France Chenail was re-elected with a majority of 540 votes against Robert Savard who is excessively involved in the community ensures that she intends to continue the work started and that she is available to her citizens from day one of her next mandate This is the first time in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield that the municipal council will have three councillors complete a council which is composed of renewal and stability Canada Tire Inc inaugurated its gigantic warehouse in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield on Thursday Gabriel Granatstein with the Mayor of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield A 112,750 square foot warehouse with a 32 foot ceiling this is where the management of the company founded in 1928 chose to relocate its distribution center previously located in the West Island of Montreal It is therefore in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield boulevard Gérard-Cadieux that the management of Canada Tire has taken up residence Miguel Lemieux underlined the power of attraction of the regional capital of Suroît “Our industrial park has the wind in its sails and the same is true for the City of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield You just have to walk along Boulevard Gérard-Cadieux to see that there are also two other constructions in progress continues to develop relentlessly and now has several thousand employees Businesses there have access in less than 30 minutes to the South Shore of Montreal This industrial zone is characterized by the presence of the Port of Valleyfield its direct access to Highway 30 via the 530 These features make this site a remarkable and attractive place of development for entrepreneurs and investors from here and elsewhere” Impossible to know the nature of the investment of the company which hires approximately 25 workers it is possible to see that it amounts to a few million “We are a private company so these are confidential details I can confirm that the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield warehouse is double the size of the old distribution center in Montreal and that all the equipment is new it is the largest warehouse of our seven distribution centers” while the warehouse space has been doubled “We realized with the pandemic that working remotely is possible Canada Tire is a family business which is currently run by the third and fourth generation sons They share the same passion for the tire industry and are dedicated to their employees Although Canada Tire started out as a tire retailing company it has grown into a tire distributor for retailers ALI Excavation Group plans to invest no less than $25 million in its operational site in the Valleyfield Industrial Park The construction of a brand-new head office is the starting point; a complex that will set a precedent in the business world of Quebec with the integration of sports and artistic facilities that will make this head office unique and exclusive in the industrial milieu According to President and CEO Marc-André Loiselle this major investment will profoundly change the local and regional economic ecosystem as the new head office will feature rooftop sports facilities such as a Dek field hockey surface with bleachers and a variety of beautiful terrace areas: architectural elements all laid out on a green roof in keeping with the precepts of sustainable development The concept also includes an indoor gymnasium and tennis court on the company site aesthetically uncluttered head office is aiming for LEED certification: a first in the city of Valleyfield for an essentially privately-owned construction the project is part of an overall concept that emphasizes interior and urban design What's new about this new complex is that it will also feature a stage with lighting grids and technical equipment enabling a variety of shows and performing arts performances to be staged before an audience of up to 300 it will also be possible to host first-rate corporate events for the benefit of the community The new building will go up in September 2023 and will have a footprint of over 53,000 sq of warehouse space to manage the optimal use of over 400 units of the family company's equipment park The new administrative offices will be built in front of the building over 3 floors will be used primarily for recreational purposes changing rooms and a lounge area with a range of equipment and accessories to enable employees to enjoy themselves directly on site The administrative area will be heated and cooled entirely by geothermal heat pumps fed by ground-source energy collector wells The project was designed to comply with Quebec's new Energy Code and far exceeds the standards of the industry of the future this bold project is a clear demonstration not only of the company's commitment to the Valleyfield and regional business and civic communities but also of its unwavering determination to offer exceptional working conditions to its several hundred employees whatever their specialization," said Marc-André Loiselle He added that the presence of multiple sports facilities will enable employees to enjoy a more than pleasant and productive working life which in turn will promote their health and well-being or even in Canada among civil engineering and construction companies is likely to generate a power of attraction and a talent retention force which is not to be neglected in a context of labour scarcity This construction and development project will harmonize with the company's overall industrial site Loiselle also praised the involvement of his financial partners: Investissement Québec (IQ) Loiselle concluded by saying that this major project will ultimately contribute to the continuous improvement of the company's environmental management system while at the same time boosting the company's environmental performance and the performance capacity of its facilities Source : Marc-André Loiselle - President; Contacts : Alexandre Dumas, T. 514 843-1901, C. 514 898-4636, [email protected] Do not sell or share my personal information: $1 million for his involvement in a tobacco smuggling operation Singh was caught driving a semi-trailer on boulevard Monseigneur-Langlois on December 8 Revenu Québec announced that six people had been convicted of tobacco smuggling offences They were ordered by the Court of Quebec to pay fines totalling $1,485,850 Two offenders were also sentenced to prison terms These individuals were accused of one or more of the following activities: - have transported tobacco intended for sale the package of which was not identified in accordance with the Tobacco Tax Act; - not be registered with Revenu Québec or hold any of the permits required by law to carry out commercial activities related to tobacco products.  According to the facts presented by Revenu Québec roadside inspectors intercepted a tractor-trailer truck driving in a prohibited zone on boulevard Monseigneur-Langlois Traffic controllers discovered that the truck driven by Amritpal Singh was filled with crates of raw tobacco Police from the Sûreté du Québec and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police were called to assist The offender was convicted on December 2 and sentenced on January 28 His driver's license was suspended for 30 days.  Last Thursday saw the launch of a joint exhibition by Cité-des-Jeunes art students and Cégep de Valleyfield visual arts graduates at the Armand-Frappier library in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield The theme of dreams was chosen by all exhibitors Students from Cité-des-Jeunes focused on self-portraits with an explanatory vignette while those from Cégep de Valleyfield tried their hand at silkscreening Each silkscreen was accompanied by an explanatory text on the dream the Vaudreuil-Dorion students each created a mini sculpture 14 students from Valleyfield and 23 from Cité-des-Jeunes are exhibiting their work until June 13.  Érick Cyr from the Cégep and Nancy Lépine from the Cité-des-Jeunes who accompanied the young people on their way to the exhibition Also on hand to celebrate the event were CEGEP General Manager Marc Rémillard pedagogical advisor and project manager Ann Quesnel and Cité-des-Jeunes sports and arts studies coordinator Jean-François Lacroix Lacroix confirmed that interest in the sports-arts-studies program is growing steadily “Now we have to make a selection,” he admits The general manager explained to Neomedia that “young people have to discover their interests explore to find out what they really want to do” adding that “the people around them are also very important” He reminds us that the Cégep also offers upgrading courses for students who didn't pass their high school French They can enroll in this course while following their specific program at the Cégep Lépine took the floor with some of her students She thanked the parents who lovingly bring their children to school and to the shows She congratulated the young people on helping each other and surpassing themselves who guided the Vaudreuil-Dorion youngsters in creating the self-portraits was delighted: “I really enjoyed the experience it was my first exploration into silkscreen printing and I found it very enriching the Cégep offers a free pedagogical camp to ease the transition from high school to college and enable young people to make informed choices The Cégep also offers double DECs in Natural Sciences/Visual Arts and Humanities/Visual Arts in room DM-02 of the Armand-Frappier library in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Visit the library's Facebook page or call 450-370-4860 for information Opposition is mounting against proposed changes to the boundary of the Huntingdon riding following a report published by the Commission de la représentation électorale du Québec that recommends adding five municipalities to the constituency The commission is proposing to offset population growth in neighbouring ridings by adding the municipalities of Saint-Étienne-de-Beauharnois and a section of the city of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to the Huntingdon riding Public consultations on the proposed changes ran from mid-October to November 15 A total of seven briefs were presented during an in-person session on November 7 in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield and Vaudreuil MNA Marie-Claude Nichols presented their perspectives the prefects for the MRC de Beauharnois-Salaberry and MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges None spoke positively of the commission’s recommendations Huntingdon MNA Carole Mallette was especially critical arguing the changes would see the riding expand even further without any additional resources to meet new needs The CDC du Haut-Saint-Laurent also denounced the proposed changes in a memoir submitted to the commission suggesting the addition of more populous municipalities could disproportionally impact the MNA’s available time to address issues facing smaller communities A resolution adopted by the municipality of Havelock on November 6 requests the status quo be maintained for the riding A parliamentary commission will review the recommendations and a revised proposal will be debated in the National Assembly before any new electoral boundaries will be adopted The revised electoral map will be in place for the 2026 provincial election July 1st  is also the date chosen for the implementation of the new trucking restriction on route 201 in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield The Minister of Transport confirms that the measure prohibits trucks with 5 axles and more from driving on Mgr-Langlois blvd between route 132 (Hébert blvd) in Coteau-du-Lac every day from 7 a.m There is only one exception and it will be for local deliveries trucks travelling on route 201 must continue to travel in the right lane The new measure aims to optimize the flow of traffic on route 201 The Minister thanks the trucking industry for its understanding and cooperation in enforcing this restriction The average daily percentage of semi-trailer type trucks in transit is 60% according to a study carried out by the Ministry in 2015 heavy goods vehicles traffic flow in this sector has increased by 52.7% a left lane trucking restriction has been in effect Route 201 is a national highway in southwestern Quebec that crosses the city of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield in particular it is a two-lane road in each direction with about ten intersections To find out about the current obstacles on the road network a practical tool for properly planning your trips Travel between the Haut-Saint-Laurent and Salaberry-de-Valleyfield is about to become more cumbersome which spans Lake Saint-François between Saint-Stanislas-de-Kostka and Salaberry-de-Valleyfield is scheduled to be closed temporarily from January 10 to March 17 Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) the bridge closure is essential to complete necessary maintenance that is required once every 40 years to ensure the continued reliability and safety of the bridge The planned work is part of an infrastructure maintenance program implemented by the management corporation Information released by the management corporation notes that after 38 years in service the counterweight cables installed on the bridge have reached the end of their useful life The cables are essential for the proper operation of the lift bridge massive cranes will be installed on the bridge throughout the construction work The SLSMC has confirmed the Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague Bridge will be accessible throughout this period and due to the closure of the shipping season there will be no bridge lifts during this time A road detour plan has also been developed in collaboration with the Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable that considers existing alternative routes that cross the seaway Road signallers will be in place on weekdays to ensure traffic runs smoothly at critical intersections The corporation is also working with emergency services and organizations in the region to ensure emergency plans are in place access to the parking lot at Parc des Bâtisseurs in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield will be restricted between December 18 to March 22 to store equipment and materials required for the maintenance work Four arrests in connection with drug trafficking Police officers from the MRC de Beauharnois-Salaberry detachment of the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) arrested four individuals during a drug trafficking operation in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield on March 28 The operation stemmed from an investigation that began in January Officers carried out searches of four private residences and a vehicle where they seized more than seven grams of cocaine Officers also confiscated approximately $865 in Canadian currency and several cellular phones All four could face charges related to drug trafficking Around 20 officers took part in the operation Two arrested in Huntingdon for drug trafficking Police officers arrested two individuals and seized a significant amount of illicit drugs on March 21 during an operation led by the SQ’s MRC de Beauharnois-Salaberry detachment of the Sûreté du Québec The arrests and seizure were the result of an investigation that began in January 2024 Officers raided a private residence on Fairview Street and seized nearly 15 grams of cannabis and approximately 200 contraband cigarettes The police also seized over $900 in Canadian currency as well as materials and documents used to traffic drugs The Sûreté du Québec dog handler also participated in the operation A 56-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman were arrested during the raid Both appeared at the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield courthouse where they faced charges related to the illegal trafficking of drugs officers from the Beauharnois-Salaberry detachment arrested a 60-year-old man after he was caught in the act of dealing drugs in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Officers also arrested a 23-year-old woman who was later released The man appeared at the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield courthouse later that day to face charges including drug trafficking and breach of probation which also involved the search of a vehicle officers seized more than 650 methamphetamine tablets over $1,200 in Canadian currency and two cellular phones The Sûreté du Québec reminds citizens that information on drug trafficking in the region can be communicated confidentially or anonymously to the Centrale de l’information criminelle (Central criminal information bureau) at 1 800-659-4264 Financée à hauteur de 24 millions par Ottawa et Québec l’expansion du port de Salaberry-de-Valleyfield est torpillée par une décision inattendue de l’Agence des services frontaliers du Canada (ASFC) le boom économique des dernières années dans la région risque d’être freiné par une décision « bureaucratique » ce n’est pas qu’on refuse de nous en donner davantage déplore le maire de Salaberry-de-Valleyfield C’est décourageant d’avoir à se battre pour ne pas se faire enlever ce que l’on a d’un service offert par des agents de l’ASFC qui se déplacent pour dédouaner de la marchandise qui arrive par conteneurs sur les quais du port situé en Montérégie Il s’agit d’une sorte de machine à rayons X mobile L’Agence dit avoir changé son fusil d’épaule à cause d’un manque de ressources – une raison que l’on comprend difficilement dans la municipalité Contrairement à des endroits comme Montréal et Halifax le port de Salaberry-de-Valleyfield – l’un des rares ports de propriété municipale au Canada – manipule peu de conteneurs il accueille un peu moins de 1000 conteneurs « équivalent vingt pieds » – loin des 1,7 million d’unités annuelles au port de Montréal (2022) Salaberry-de-Valleyfield se spécialise dans les créneaux du vrac solide et liquide La capacité à transborder ces boîtes métalliques est néanmoins stratégique pour le port de Salaberry-de-Valleyfield : c’est de cette façon que les entreprises établies dans la région peuvent recevoir plus rapidement de l’équipement et d’autres marchandises nécessaires à leurs projets d’investissements ou à leurs activités ces conteneurs doivent être réacheminés vers Montréal ou vers d’autres ports situés sur la côte Est Cela allonge les délais pour les entreprises établies dans les environs de Salaberry-de-Valleyfield en plus de faire grimper leurs coûts de transport C’est mauvais économiquement et mauvais pour réduire les gaz à effet de serre quand ces conteneurs sont transportés sur de longues distances par camion Ne venez pas nous faire une jambette comme cela Directeur du développement économique de Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Stéphane Billette affirme que l’intermodalité de la municipalité avec son port la gare de triage du chemin de fer CSX et l’autoroute 30 est l’un des principaux éléments à l’origine de l’envolée économique de la région Des entreprises bien connues comme Cascades Montoni et Syscomax ont investi dans les parcs industriels de la région ces dernières années Mais cela pourrait bloquer des investissements ou en affecter d’autres Quelque 450 millions en permis ont été délivrés à Salaberry-de-Valleyfield en 2022 et la ville compte actuellement pour 4,5 millions de pieds carrés (420 000 mètres carrés) de bâtiments industriels planifiés et en construction La capacité à recevoir des conteneurs au port est névralgique L’ASFC a offert peu de détails sur sa décision Dans une lettre de deux pages datée du 18 janvier dernier et que La Presse a pu consulter elle se limite à attribuer sa décision à un « manque de ressources et d’équipement » Contrairement à des ports comme Montréal et Halifax on ne retrouve pas de douaniers à temps plein à Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Ce sont des unités mobiles qui se déplacent de deux à quatre fois par mois pendant que la Voie maritime du Saint-Laurent est ouverte La tournure des évènements a pris de court Desgagnés l’opérateur du port de Salaberry-de-Valleyfield depuis 1994 L’entreprise québécoise ne s’attendait pas à voir l’ASFC lui refuser le permis nécessaire pour recevoir des conteneurs C’est une embûche majeure parce que notre plan d’affaires tablait sur une croissance On a eu des échanges avec l’Agence pour bien saisir les enjeux la facture pour assurer les frais de déplacement des douaniers à quelques reprises chaque mois oscille aux alentours de 25 000 $ Celle-ci s’est montrée ouverte à assumer des frais pour assurer la poursuite du service de dédouanement de conteneurs mais affirme que l’Agence refuse de discuter pour trouver une solution l’ASFC n’a pas répondu aux questions de La Presse évoquant une interdiction en vertu de la Loi sur les douanes pour commenter la situation au port de Valleyfield l’agrandissement du port représente un investissement total de 36 millions Les deux ordres de gouvernement ont chacun offert 12 millions Le projet table sur le prolongement de deux postes d’amarrage existants et sur la construction d’un troisième Le projet devrait être achevé vers l’automne 2026 Salaberry-de-Valleyfield comes alive each summer as over 130,000 fans of hydroplane racing The 83rd edition of the Régates de Valleyfield got off to a strong start over the weekend with two evenings of concerts The Quebec government added to the noise surrounding the popular event on Friday by announcing it would be investing $205,000 in the annual regatta generating significant economic and tourism spin-offs for the province,” said tourism minister Caroline Proulx while congratulating the organizers behind the event Beauharnois MNA Claude Reid noted how fans of hydroplane racing “will be treated to sensational performances Three days of spectacular racing will begin on July 14 as some of the world’s fastest hydroplanes take over the Lac Saint-François Bay in the heart of downtown Valleyfield The weekend’s festivities kick-off the night before with a concert featuring Brittany Kennel and none other than Roch Voisine Performances by pop-electro artist La Bronze and Salebarbes will complete the concert series The regatta is part of the Hydroplane Racing League which features eight stops from Detroit to Brockville during its summer season The drivers will be fresh off the Thousand Islands Regatta for the Thunder on the Niagara event before returning to the region for the 16th edition of the Régates de Beauharnois over the Labour Day weekend in September The race site at Delpha-Sauvé park will open at 9 a.m with engines revving and the start of racing scheduled for 10 a.m The site will open on Saturday and Sunday as of 8 a.m with races running throughout the day from 9 a.m A powerful storm tore through lakeside communities on Thursday afternoon as high winds snapped trees and left thousands without electricity in Dundee the region was struck by a low pressure system that produced severe thunderstorms and torrential downpours A tornado watch issued earlier in the day was upgraded to a warning by mid-afternoon Alerts warning of a “potentially life-threatening situation” began to sound over smartphones and radio broadcasts shortly after 3 p.m as swirling dark clouds quickly rolled in and the area was pelted by high winds and blinding sheets of rain The federal agency estimates between 50 to 100 millimetres of rain fell in the Montreal area and gusts of wind up to 98 km/h were registered in Dorval A second tornado warning was issued just after 5 p.m. marine tornados “are often wrapped in rain and may not be visible.” A tornado that touched down earlier in the day damaged houses and buildings in Barrhaven a tornado was confirmed to have touched down in Mirabel and Environment Canada now suspects a second tornado may have hit Valleyfield which would have had the same properties as a tornado but did not touch land Staff from the Northern Tornadoes Project are investigating the damage and updates will be provided by Environment Canada as new information becomes available All tornado and thunderstorm warnings were lifted around 8 p.m as the skies cleared and people began to assess the damage and clean up after the storms The Régates de Valleyfield site at Parc Delpha-Sauvé suffered serious damage as one of the main tents was leveled organizers announced the cancellation of the supper and concert set to kick off the weekend-long regatta out of concern for the community’s safety and well-being The start time for races to begin on Friday was delayed to at least noon to allow organizers time to clean and secure the site the weather resulted in the cancellation of the Parc en Fête activity Hydro Quebec was reporting 7337 customers without power in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield at least 397 addresses were without electricity in Dundee 1141 in Saint-Anicet due to 14 interruptions that are also affecting parts of Godmanchester and Elgin The interruptions are considered part of a major ongoing outage caused by the strong winds Howick and Très-Saint-Sacrement are also without electricity Hydro Quebec confirms crews are out working but is not giving any estimation as to when service might be restored MontrealNewsMajor fire threatens industrial park near MontrealBy Selena RossPublished: May 05, 2022 at 4:39PM EDT tributes are pouring in for the former pitcher of the Montreal Expos organization The ball field located in the Saint-Timothée sector will be named after the former Montreal Expos pitcher Denis McSween from Salaberry-de-Valleyfield A few months after receiving the Medal from the National Assembly of Québec the 70-year-old from Salaberry-de-Valleyfield will see his name forever associated with the baseball field in the area where he grew up with his family The Southwest Voice has learned that Parc Charpentier located in the former municipality of Saint-Timothée Village (before the merger) This information will be validated at the next meeting of the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Municipal Council This recognition comes at an opportune time since the baseball diamond must benefit from a makeover with improvements estimated at more than $2 million The park in the Saint-Timothée neighbourhood must be equipped with a new shelter for the players a drainage system for the field and a new fence The first Quebec player hired by the Montreal Expos in 1969 Denis McSween celebrated his 70th birthday on May 16 and in July he was rewarded for his exceptional career The left-handed pitcher who made a career in the network of Montreal training subsidiaries was awarded the Medal of the National Assembly of Québec by MP Claude Reid This honour is awarded by Quebec MPs as recognition to individuals who have followed an extraordinary path in their lives The former Carnavals de Québec color bearer at the AA level also received from Guy Bourassa an Expos shirt with his name on the back and the number 14 he wore during his 6 years in professional baseball Denis McSween led the Valleyfield All-Star team to two Canadian baseball championships (11-12 years old) and as many participations in the Little League World Series in Williamsport the great left-handed pitcher engineered a narrow 1-0 victory in the final recording the shutout on the mound and hitting a resounding home run to produce the only run of the game played at the Parc Delpha-Sauvé stadium Tous droits réservés © 2025. VIVA MÉDIA. | Création de site internet par ÉQUATION Following the closure of the Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague Bridge last winter the Larocque Bridge will be closed to traffic for a period of two months in 2024 which crosses the Beauharnois Canal in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield will be closed from January 10 to March 17 to allow for the replacement of counterweight cables Traffic during this time will be diverted to the Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague bridge and the Melocheville tunnel The management corporation plans to take advantage of the closure of the navigation season to carry out this maintenance work The work will also prevent access to the Parc des Bâtisseurs parking lot from December 18 to March 22 It will be used for equipment storage during this time The Valleyfield Braves earned their fair share of honours at the 33e Gala Méritas de la LHJAAAQ which took place last Tuesday at the Sheraton Laval Hotel The team from Valleyfield won the Gilles Houle’s Trophy awarded to the organization of the year in the “Figsby” circuit as were the Collège Français de Longueuil and the Cégep Beauce-Appalaches Condors This trophy is awarded to the organization that has distinguished itself through its community involvement its respect for deadlines and regulations as well as its active participation in the development of the LHJAAAQ and for the stability within its staff Four players from the last season of the Braves were also rewarded when they were finalists in different categories Etienne Parent won the Patrick Tremblay Trophy awarded to the best defensive rookie of the last season in the LHJAAAQ He was selected ahead of Joey Allen of the Granby Inouk and Mathis Lacroix-Goulet of the Collège Français de Longueuil Forward Di-D’abram Mianscum won the fans’ “Inspiration – Coup de Coeur” award “Di-D’abram is one of the players who is part of a long line of Indigenous players who have worn the Braves uniform in recent years The cause of Indigenous nations is very close to his heart,” said Braves general manager and head coach David Rochon Co-owner Stéphane Scotto added: “The Braves have a long history of community involvement Di-D’abram perfectly represents the mission of getting involved in the community.” Michael Stegmann was also honoured as Most Gentlemanly Player The Gatineau hockey player won ahead of Dylan Champagne of the Cégep Beauce-Appalaches Condors and Maxime Gagné of the Collège Français de Longueuil he received only 3 minor penalties for a total of 6 minutes The 20-year-old was also named best student player and awarded with a $1,000 scholarship Salaberry-de-Valleyfield rookie defenceman Benjamin Leblanc was also the recipient of a $500 scholarship “Benjamin had to enroll in an Adult Education School to finish high school because of a problem beyond his control He was able to adjust very well to this reality while having an overall average of nearly 90% It is an example of students’ determination,” praised David Rochon it is now the turn of the 2021 edition of the Valleyfield Regatta to be cancelled Racing and entertainment enthusiasts and above all everyone will have their reason for being disappointed the organization of the Valleyfield Regatta announced the cancellation of the 2021 edition The management of the event informed that by evaluating the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic which has been raging since last March the potential risks as well as the measures established by public health the event management said it was concerned about the health and safety of racing teams of an international event which is a major economic driver for our city said the mayor of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield the volunteers and the organizing committee.” Several logistical factors also made it impossible to hold the event Many of the pilots and their crew are from the United States and the uncertainty surrounding the opening of borders in particular was too great “The racing fan in me is disappointed but we are still working to offer something to our loyal spectators general manager of the Valleyfield Regatta And of course we are already thinking of 2022 which will be a spectacular edition!” businesses in Valleyfield will need to be resilient For the president of the Chambre de commerce & d’industrie de Beauharnois Valleyfield et Haut Saint Laurent (CCIBVHSL) but one that does not take anyone by surprise I would be surprised if there is any big events before 2022 it’s not easy for anyone.” The economic benefits associated with the Valleyfield Regatta are significant do not think that the survival of businesses in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield depends on the event “Since the tourists will not be present these are potential customers who are not there let’s suppose that a business has $ 5,000 in turnover on the weekend Last year we did have a sidewalk sale on the weekend that the event was scheduled to take place that did not make up for the shortfall.” Mrs. Carrier specifies that it is the new businesses that are most affected by the cancellation the president of the CCIBSHSL assures that there are already ideas on the table and that discussions will take place soon We have a meeting in the next few days so we can already address the subject.” a well-known Salaberry-de-Valleyfield man in his forties was formally charged in court with sexual offences Lecompte was a member of the board of directors of Campi-Agile the region's largest gymnastics club.  The father of the family is accused of having had an extramarital relationship with a minor for several years incitement to sexual touching of the victim and her person transmission of sexually explicit material the accused remains free pending further proceedings According to the evidence presented to the Tribunal the victim was only 12 years old when the abuse began Her identity is protected by a publication ban She would have been under the yoke of the accused for 10 years The full-scale assaults began in 2015.  The accused allegedly led her to believe that they were a couple "on the sly" involving incitement to touch and luring on the Internet Campi-Agile issued a statement in response to information published in a national daily newspaper In connection with the article just published in the Journal de Montréal concerning the accusations currently being made against Yan Lecompte the club feels it is important to correct the following points: This is false.Yan Lecompte is an athlete and a member of the Board of Directors We immediately contacted him to inform him that he would be suspended at least for the duration of his trial.Instead he suggested that he submit his resignation.We are currently awaiting his letter we became aware of the interview request in the early evening It's not true to say that we didn't want to follow it up - quite the contrary.Ève gave her cell phone number to the journalist The safety of our young people is our priority.  Electric school buses acquired at a cost of $ 9 million will operate within three years in the regions of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield and Beauharnois following an agreement between the companies Girardin and Autobus Venise During the announcement of the supply of 26 electric school buses for the Beauharnois and Salaberry-de-Valleyfield regions Vice-President Sales and Service Eastern Canada at Girardin These new vehicles will be going up and down the roads of the Suroît along bodies of water and urban roads to serve the clientele of the Commissions scolaires de la Vallée-des-Tisserands starting with 18 Blue Bird Type C electric school buses capable of carrying 72 passengers and three Micro Bird Type A electric school minibuses with a capacity of 30 passengers each The first deliveries are scheduled before the end of the current school year allowing a second deployment at the start of the 2022 school year “Once the electric buses are delivered the cities served in the Beauharnois and Salaberry-de-Valleyfield regions will be relieved of 600 tonnes of greenhouse gases per year a considerable reduction thanks to the initiative of Autobus Venise and of its leadership in the electrification of school transportation” which oversees the financial assistance program to accelerate the electrification of school transportation provides carriers with a budget of $ 250.7 million to facilitate the transition The program aims to transition 65% of school buses in Quebec to electric by 2030 “The electrification of school transportion in Quebec must be a priority and Girardin is delighted to be able to support Autobus Venise in this important transition thanks to our proven expertise” vice-president of sales and services for Eastern Canada at Girardin in Drummondville as well as Micro Bird with the Ecotuned Technologies system C and D electric school buses which are 100% electric including heating allowing an additional reduction of greenhouse gases “We are working to find our alumni,” says Anick Leclerc the principal at Gault Institute in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield She is hopeful there may be interest among former grads and the extended Gault community to give back by volunteering to help develop a breakfast club at the school in partnership with the Breakfast Club of Canada Leclerc says she is looking for ways to introduce more opportunities for students to meet with seniors or older individuals who share a connection with the school they bring a sense of calm; they bring a rich vocabulary “A breakfast club will allow students to take their time noting that the volunteers will be contributing to a renewed sense of community – something she is hoping to spark within the school Leclerc acknowledges that Gault Institute is unique in that students come to the school from all across the greater Beauharnois-Salaberry-de-Valleyfield region She says she wants to help her students to see the school as a welcoming environment and we don’t see each other over the weekend look at how rich we are,” she says of her students and their diverse backgrounds “I am a product of this school,” Leclerc adds noting she taught at Gault for 15 years before moving on she left Chateauguay Valley Regional High School to take over as principal from Brigitte Barrette suggesting it is both uplifting and exciting to know she will finish her career where it began Leclerc says she has been “feeling the pulse” of the building and their families to learn what the community needs Her observations will feed into a five-year plan which will include an expansion to the school to ease overcrowding Gault’s student population has swelled to over 300 and this rapid growth has coincided with a ranking of 10 on the New Approaches New Solutions intervention strategy (NANS) which measures the proportion of students from disadvantaged areas This ranking translates into smaller group ratios and a need for more classrooms “Our specialists are all on carts,” she says We are really having to share space,” she explains noting this is another reason she wants to focus on building a sense of community spirit within the school “We are trying to be creative and see what we can do because this community is important to the overall Valleyfield region,” she says maybe we will find some solutions,” she adds suggesting she has no doubt the school will overcome the growing pains in new and positive ways is facing second-degree murder charges in connection with the death of his daughter whose body was found on May 15 in her home on Cairns Street in Ormstown the accused pleaded not guilty to the charges during a brief appearance by videoconference in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield on May 16 He appeared before the court from a Sûreté du Québec (SQ) police station where he was being held He will remain in police custody until May 24 when he is due to appear again at the Valleyfield courthouse The police responded to a 911 call concerning an altercation between two people around 10:30 a.m He was taken to hospital where he was treated for minor injuries before being questioned by the SQ’s major crimes unit The tragedy has left many across the Valley in a state of shock New Frontiers School Board director general Mike Helm noted how the news of Amanda’s death has resonated through the local school community She had been working part-time at Hemmingford Elementary School and was a graduate of both Chateauguay Valley Regional High School and the Chateauguay Valley Career Education Centre in Ormstown “As Amanda and her mom were both well-known across our Valley communities we are providing grief counselling support to our students and staff in various locations,” confirmed Helm “Our deepest condolences are extended to Amanda’s family and condolences followed as news of her violent death continues to spread on social media with messages from friends and neighbours attesting to how well-liked and appreciated Amanda was in this close-knit community and website in this browser for the next time I comment.