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Vol. 28, Issue 26, March 7, 2024
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Pierrette Ouellette, Recipient Of An Ontario Senior Achievement Award
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n February 29, the Ontario government recognized the achievements of 20 outstanding seniors for their contributions to their communities and the province at the 2023 Ontario Senior Achievement Awards. Mrs. Ouellette was nominated by the Fédération des ainés et des retraités francophones de l'Ontario (FARFO) for her volunteer involvement in a multitude of activities, including Scouts leadership, assisting at various church functions, accompanying and transporting people to medical appointments, friendly visiting, as well as her involvement with the Club Maria Chapdelaine, Maison Boréal Home, the provincial FARFO, the regional FARFO Grand-Nord, to name but a few. At a ceremony held at Queen's Park, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, the Honourable Edith Dumont, and the Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, the Honourable Raymond Cho, presented Mrs. Ouellette with a special distinction for her volunteer commitment. Jean-Rock Boutin, Chair of the provincial FARFO, was proud to say, "my friend Pierrette Ouellette embodies the values of solidarity, altruism and community service that are dear to the FARFO. Her exemplary dedication and significant contribution deserve to be celebrated and honoured. She has devoted a considerable amount of time to helping, supporting and encouraging seniors in the North.'' (translation) Mrs. Ouellette expresses her gratitude to all seniors who give of their time to help others. Long Term "During the ceremony, I Forecast had next to me all of you Thursday who provide so many High 6 s m a l l services that Low -4 improve the lives of those Friday around you. Although High 8 Low -2 my name was chosen, you are all important people.'' Saturday High Low
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From left to right, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, the Honourable Edith Dumont, Pierrette Ouellette, and the Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, the Honourable Raymond Cho. De gauche à droite, la lieutenante-gouverneure de l'Ontario, l'honorable Édith Dumont, Pierrette Ouellette, le ministre des Services aux ainés et de l'Accessibilité, l'honorable Raymond Cho
Pierrette Ouellette, lauréate d'un prix d'excellence de l'Ontario pour les personnes âgées
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e 29 février dernier, le gouvernement de l'Ontario a souligné les réalisations de 20 personnes âgées exceptionnelles pour leurs contributions à leurs communautés et à la province lors du ''Prix dexcellence de lOntario pour les personnes âgées de 2023. La Fédération des ainés et des retraités francophones de l'Ontario (FARFO) avait
proposé la candidature de madame Ouellette pour son engagement bénévole envers une multitude d'activités telles que l'animation de scouts, l'aide à plusieurs fonctions religieuses, l'accompagnement et le transport de gens à des rendez-vous médicaux, des visites amicales, son investissement au sein du Club Maria Chapdelaine, de la Maison Boréal Suite P.6
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