 July 24, 2007 - Saint-Léonard
Social Development
The construction of a new affordable housing facility for seniors in Saint-Léonard was launched today under the Canada-New Brunswick Affordable Housing Agreement. Mary Schryer, minister of state for housing and minister of state for seniors, and representatives of the federal government launched the construction project at a sod-turning ceremony. From left: Denis Michaud, director, Foyer Notre-Dame de Saint-Léonard; Camille Thériault, president, la Fondation Notre-Dame de Saint-Léonard; Huguette Plourde co-president, fundraising; Jean-Claude D'Amours, MP for Madawaska-Restigouche; Jacques Dubé, representing Minister of Veterans Affairs Greg Thompson; Cécile Violette, widow of well-known local businessman W.H. Violette, after whom the facility is named; Marcelle Fafard Godbout, president, board of directors; Schryer; Robert Violette; and Restigouche-la-Vallée MLA Percy Mockler.
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