August-September 2014 - Municipalité d`Ormstown

muNICIpALItY OF
Ormstown
Voice
AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2014
Vol. 05 – No. 05
81, rue Lambton
Ormstown (QC) J0S 1K0
Tél. : 450 829-2625
Fax : 450 829-4162
[email protected]
www.ormstown.ca
M U N I C I PA L N E W S L E T T E R
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Message from the Mayor. . . 2
The Municipality in Short. . 3, 4
Community / Organizations. . . . . . . . . . 5
Festival & concert series
Branches and Roots
Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
September 26, 27 & 28th.
Reminder / Library . . . . . . 7
Cheers to your health!. . . 8
T H E M AYO R ’ S
OFFICE
Mayor
Mr. Chrystian Soucy
M ess a ge f r o m t h e Mayo r
Councillor, seat #01
Mrs. Florence Bérard
Councillor, seat #02
Mr. Jacques Guilbault
Councillor, seat #03
Mr. Stephen Ovans
Councillor, seat #04
Mrs. Michelle Greig
Councillor, seat #05
Mr. Roger Dumont
Councillor, seat #06
Mr. Jonathan Allen
General Manager and Secretary Treasurer:
Mr. Daniel Théroux
Public Works:
Stéphane Thibault
Recreation:
Marie Lalonde
Director/Chief – Fire Department:
Stephen Knox
Emergency Measures Coordinator:
Chrystian Soucy
Municipal Inspector
Gabriel Auger
Pres. – Planning & Heritage Advisory Committee:
René Allen
Business Hours:
Monday through Friday: 8:00 am to 12 noon
and 1 pm to 5:00 pm
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VOICE
Editing and proofreading: Communications
Division of the Municipality of Ormstown
Graphic Design: Valérie Duquette Design Graphique
Print Production: Multi-Graph
Dear Fellow Citizens,
For three months now, I have been able to address a number of important on
going files in the municipality. You will find the relevant information concerning
these major projects in this newsletter. Be assured that we will do everything
possible to respect the work deadlines.
Your municipal council will have to work quickly to get a head on a file that
has been dragging on for much too long: the town hall. The building has been
inspected by various specialists and we now know that the Town Hall is not up
to standard for a public building. There are two studies you may consult on our
internet site (solidity of the building and air quality). Building a new town hall is
inevitable. We will keep you informed on progress through the municipal
newsletter and internet site.
On a more positive note, be sure to attend the Main Street festival on
August 23rd to celebrate Ormstown’s 125th anniversary. There will
be fun activities for everyone!
Chrystian Soucy,
Mayor
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Municipal Family Policy and Senior Friendly
Municipality for the MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent
The MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent is inviting everyone to a public consultation meeting
concerning the MRC’s Municipal Family Policy (MFP) and Senior Friendly Municipality
approach (SFMA). This meeting has been organised in order to ensure that citizens
understand the content of the MFP and SFM approach and have the opportunity
to comment on the actions that have been prioritised following compilation of
the surveys that were received in April, 2014.
The meeting will take place on August 27th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
at the salle Alfred-Langevin, 10 King in Huntingdon.
Registration recommended: by telephone 450 264-5411 ext 221
To prepare for this meeting, documents are available on the MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent
web site at www.mrchsl.com
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ARTICLES IN THE NEWSLETTER
The ‘‘Ormstown Voice’’ Newsletter is published every two months and is
distributed at around the beginning of the month. Organizations in the
municipality and those in charge of activities are invited to send in their articles
or news before the 5th of the preceding month. Articles should be forwarded
as Word files with photographs in separate files (JPG or BMP) by email
to: [email protected]
FOR MORE INFORMATION: 450 829-2625
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tHe muNICIpALItY IN brIeF
the neXt collection
dates oF household
haZardous waste
laBour day
computers and other electrical
devices are:
saturday, august 23rd, from 8:30am
until 4pm in saint-anicet
saturday, september 6th, from 8:30am
until 4pm in godmanchester
Complete list of accepted items
www.mrchsl.com
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waste
ManageMent
Important dates to remember
large iteMs:
September 9th and november 11th
green waste:
August 19th, September 16th, October 7th
& 21st and november 4th & 18th
eco-center:
August 2nd, 16th and 30th,
September 13th and 27th
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a Few tricKs For
reducing water
consuMption
Please note that the Town Hall will be
closed Monday, September 1st.
We are asking ALL CITIZenS with property
on the aqueduct for their collaboration in
reducing water consumption. even during
heat waves, water must not be wasted.
a Few tricKs:
• there is no need to water lawns.they
will be green again with the next rain.
• using a water gun to wash your car will
greatly reduce consumption.
• sweep your walkway instead
of using water.
• When watering your garden or flowers,
keep the water within the intended area.
• if possible, gather rain water in a barrel
for use on your garden or flowers.
Is your home or business located
within the municipal urban planning
perimeter and do you receive town water
and sewage services?
did you know that you could be eligible
for a tax credit of up to $1,500 to
cover the partial cost of exterior
renovations?
2014
Municipal
taXes
don’t forget the 3rd and final instalment
is due on October 1st, 2014.
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In addition, if you have a project for
constructing a new residence within the
urban area, you may qualify for a maximum
tax credit of $4,500 over three years.
end oF prograM
Requests for tax credits must be part of an
issued construction permit and be submitted with the work completed no later than
december 31, 2014.
garage
Sales
nB the Municipality can discontinue the
program at any time without prior notice.
garage sales
Ormstown residents will be permitted
to hold garage sales on
septeMBer 5th, 6th and 7th,
Please call the Town Hall at 829-2625
to register before August 19th.
The locations of these garage sales will be listed
in a pamphlet which will be prepared by the
municipality. They will be available at various
local merchants. It is free! Please remember that
garage sales are only permitted on designated
weekends approved by the municipality.
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watering
in the suMMer
taX credits For eXterior
renovation and new
residential construction
eco-center
The eco-Center accepts some building
materials and some HHW (Household
Hazardous Waste). It is open every second
Saturday from 9am to noon. It is situated
at the Salt Warehouse, at 9 St-Paul St.
the neXt dates are:
August 2nd, 16th and 30th
September 13th and 27th
October 11th & 25th
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siren: water shut-oFF
We would like to remind you that if you hear
a siren from a public works truck, the water
in your area will be shut off. Shutting off the
water may disturb it and cause it to turn
brown. Let your water run until it turns clear.
For further information, please contact the
urban development services.
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eXpo orMstown 2014
The Ormstown Municipal Council would
like to thank and congratulate the
organisers and volunteers involved
in expo Ormstown. In spite of the rain
on Friday, the 2014 edition was once again
a huge success for every one of all ages.
More than a few were dazzled by the
special program for this 100th edition with
one of the high points being the show that
brought together 100 bagpipers. Thank
you to all who came, until next year.
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the CHANGEZ D’AIR prograM
has not Been renewed By
the QueBec governMent
Please note that the grant program
"Changez d’air", which in partnership with
the municipality subsidised getting rid of
or replacing old wood heating appliances,
has not been renewed by the Quebec
government referring, among others,
to the current budgetary context.
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Th e M u nici pali ty in Bri ef
Important information from your municipal council
Town Hall
Zoning By-law 25.12-2014
June 2013: Fire Chief’s report following
a prevention visit;
July 2014: adoption of zoning By-law 25.122014 to authorise building row houses in
alternating units of 3 or 4 in the new housing
development “Vallée des Outardes” and other
revisions to the original By-law 25-2006.
March 2014: Inspection of the building by a
structural engineer from the Régie du bâtiment;
June 2014: report submitted
(to consult, see our internet site)
Report findings:
• building in a very serious state of disrepair
requiring immediate work; • weakened exterior structure in need
of significant renovation (risk of falling bricks);
• garage in danger of collapse;
• roof is supported mainly on 2 overloaded
rafters;
Repairs to the roof of the
Madeleine aqueduct station
(Jamestown)
An inspection of the roof has revealed serious
water leaks and since it is the original roof, the
entire roof must be replaced which will include
restoring the cornices and soffits. Toiture Couture et Associés will carry out the work at a cost
of $32,800 before taxes.
Request to MTQ to open Roy St.
May 2014: Analysis of air quality to determine
the presence of mould
Citizens have proposed reopening Roy St. to
allow traffic coming from Route 138 East to turn
right onto Roy, and also to exit Roy by turning
right onto Route 138 West or to cross Route
138 to chemin de la Rivière aux Outardes. The
Municipality has submitted this proposal to the
Ministry of Transport for approval.
June 2014: report submitted
(to consult, see our internet site)
Repairs to the Linda
Station culvert
Report conclusion:
As a result of flooding this spring, damage
was caused to the structure of the culvert
and requires work that is impossible for
in house maintenance to carry out.
Construction J. Théorêt Inc. will carry out the
work at a cost of $ 21,120 (before taxes).
• weakened floor on the 2nd storey,
(pillars must be installed in various locations
on the main floor);
• basement is full of moisture and mould.
•mould is mainly present in the basement but
also present in ambient air on both floors;
Council decisions:
Public meetings will no longer be held
in the current Town Hall; as of now they will be
held at the Recreation Centre, 87 Roy;
Take the necessary measures without delay
to ensure the health and safety of employees;
•Install the required pillars;
•Provide an air purification system
with filters for mould.
•Schedule construction of a new town
hall as soon as possible.
By-law # 57.1-2014 regarding fees
for quarries and sandpits
July 2014: adoption of By-law 57.1-2014
which, according to article 110.1 of the Loi sur
les compétences municipales, requires, if there
are quarries and or sandpits on municipal territory, the creation of a fund for the repaving and
upkeep of certain public roads. This fund will be
provided for by a tax which will be levied based
on requirements indicated in By-law 57.1-2014
provided for that purpose.
Municipal services project
on Route 201 South
build infrastructure to add water
and sewage on route 201
(starting: across from Isabelle st. as far as rang
3, including Geddes st.)
November 2012: the engineering firm
CIMA+ was mandated to prepare plans
and specifications;
Projected for August 2014: calls for tender
to carry out work;
Projected for September 2014:
awarding of contract;
Work projected to begin in autumn of 2014.
Project to upgrade drinking water
Installation of green sand filtration
and continuous monitoring of chlorination
of wells and water consumption.
April 2011: the engineering firm, Consultants
S.M. was mandated for a set of specifications
and to oversee the work;
Deadline for control checks by the Ministère de
l’environnement (MDDELCC);
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Following (Project to upgrade
drinking water)
May 2012: mandate to the Consultants S.M.
to meet requests for authorization from the
MDDELCC;
November 2012: mandate for a geotechnical
study to assess a new service building for
St-Paul St well;
February 2013: Late authorization
from the MDDELCC;
May 2013: mandate to S.M. Environnement
for environmental assessment and study
of St-Paul St well.
June 2014: new pumping tests at the
St-Paul well
Projected: calls for tender winter of 2014-15;
Work projected to begin in spring 2015.
Asphalt paving 2014
Sections of the following roads will be paved in
the coming months: Tullochgorum Range (800 m),
Route 138-A (1 500 m), Island Rd (120 m),
Jamestown Rd (140 m), 4th Range (2 000 m),
Montée du Rocher (1 600 m)
Animal Control Officer
May 2014: End of contract with “Le Chenil des
mal-aimés”;
June 2014: temporary replacement
by assistant inspector to renew licenses;
July 2014: search for a new animal control
officer to ensure service for pickup of lost
or stray dogs.
Projected for August 2014: employment
of a new control officer until December 2014.
Ne w
businesses
Studio X-trême
47 Lambton
Subway
4 Bridge
Lingerie familiale
57-A Church
Les moulées Yval Poulin
30 Bridge
Les agrégats G&N inc.
1620-D Route 201
Dee-Lite
(cakes, cheese and more)
50-A Lambton
COmmuNItY / OrgANIZAtIONs
st-Jean Baptiste society,
orMstown sector
the orMstown
lions cluB
annual Brunch
sunday, september 22st, 2014
would like to thank the sponsors
and everyone who bought tickets
for the duck race.
Barrie MeMorial
hospital BaZaar
It’s that time again, making jams, jellies,
pickles etc. When you do, please think
about setting some aside for the Hospital
Bazaar which will be held on november
1st, 2014. Provincial food laws state that
MASON jars with new lids must be used.
Thank you!
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THANKS
thanK you!
Barrie MeMorial
woMens auXiliary
B.B.Q. supper
Thank you to the 427 people who came
to support us.
Thank you to all of our volunteers
Thank you to L’HERMINE for great service.
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st-Malachie
church BaZaar
10, Bridge St., Ormstown
august 8th: 8 :00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
august 9th: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Snack bar
Rain or shine
Welcome to all
The winners are as follows:
3 000 $ : Mélanie guérin
1 000 $ : doreen Chicoine
250 $ : André gervais, glenna Robertson
100 $ : nickolas L. Simoneau,
erick laflèche,
Adrienne St-Pierre, Mina Lindsay,
Julie Robidoux et Loraine Leduc
From: 10am to 1pm
où : golf Ormstown (new location)
cost: Adult: 18 $
Children (7 to 12 years old) : 9 $
6 and under: Free
Jeannette Métras at 450-829-2276
yvonne grenier at 450-829-3398
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Once again THANK YOU and see you next year!
list of organizations that will receive
a donation from all ticket sales to
the 2014 edition of the ormstown lion’s
club annual duck race
S.A.B.e.C., Ormstown Soccer, Ormstown
library, Anchor & Wings, CVR (Breakfast
Club of Canada), Fondation Cardio-Vasculaire
de Valleyfi eld et du Suroît
Thank you for the encouragement. Your
generosity helps bring happiness to many.
Until next year
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optiMist cluB
The Optimist Club wishes to thank
all those who purchased Opti-travel tickets.
The money collected was used to organize
several events at lower cost for families
in the region.
Thank you and see you next year.
tHe FolloWinG is ouR
OPTI-VOYAgeS WInneR:
Marilyn claveau et sébastien lemay
Congratulations, and Bon Voyage!
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dreaM career
Once again, the Optimist Club has
organized this year’s Dream Career
activity which allows two winners to spend
a day with a professional to learn more
about a profession they are interested
in for the future.
Bravo to the winners!
Mallory couture : Family doctor
haileigh irvine : Writer
do you have odd JoBs
to do around the house
this suMMer?
Why not take advantage of the short
summer season and leave your odd jobs
to the young people of the Youth services
cooperative Jeunefficace? For the past
15 years this summer project composed of
young people between the ages of 13 and
17 has offered its services throughout the
MRC of the Haut-St-Laurent. Since June
25th, a group of dynamic and efficient coop
members are available to do your odd jobs.
here are some examples
of the services offered:
babysitting, cutting the grass, gardening,
painting, cleaning, etc., all at an affordable
price. So don’t hesitate to let us know
what your needs are.
The project’s coordinators are available
to take your information; they can be
contacted at 450-264-5858 or by email at
[email protected]. A project
of the Carrefour jeunesse-emploi Huntingdon.
We would like to thank you for your support.
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ACtIVItIes
cluB cardio orMstown
group Fitness classes
Mondays and wednesdays
from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
notre-dame du Rosaire school
Starting Wednesday, September 3
ReGulAR pRice
• $112 for 8 weeks, 2 classes per week
• $64 for 8 weeks, 1 class per week
• $10 per class
Newcomer special: your choice
of 10 classes between September
and November for $75
Info: gilles Cloutier 514-296-5535
yoga Fall session 2014
With elizabeth Chanona
450-247-2185
[email protected]
Yoga for flexibility, strength, breathing,
and relaxation.
sept 17 – nov 26
classes: 11 weeks
classes:
Beginners from 3:00 pm to 4:15 pm
intermediate from 5:00pm to 6:15 pm
price:
11 weeKs – 125 $
seniors and students – 100 $
a very special show
will Be held this suMMer
in orMstown
One of Canada’s great singer songwriters’
“Man of a thousands songs”,
ron hynes, will be performing at
the “Village Church” aug. 2nd. 2014.
doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 7:30
More inFo: www.hynesite.org
This is a small church so seats are limited.
Purchase your tickets early at
café namasthe 450-374-4775
or from adrien at 450-829-3742.
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Opening for Ron Hynes is “Stormin norman
doucette”.
Mike regenstreif of Folk roots Folk
Branches and c.B.c. grant lawrence gave
this up and coming new artist high praise
for his writing. see biography at:
http://music.cbc.ca/#/artists/
stormin-norman-doucette
cité des arts
activities
Belly dancing lessons
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At Macdougall Hall
A number of activities are offered for
people of all ages: learn to swim, aqua
fitness, diving, synchronised swimming,
underwater diving, boxing, pre/post natal
fitness, motor skill activities for children
aged 1 to 4, etc.
Fall session starts on
thursday, september 11th
Branches and roots
Festival & concert series
visit us at
www.complexesportifcas.com
horse racing
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restorative yoga
november 23rd, 2 to 4pm
20 $
At the Ormstown Recreation Center
telephone 450 373-6573.
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école de danse
neva shelton
(Ballet, hip-hop/Jazz, contemporain)
With 30 years of experience, the neva
Shelton dance School, is again offering a
varied program of classes this year for
persons of all ages, in Ormstown,
Huntingdon, Valleyfield and Saint-Michel.
Info & registration:
France 450 825-0492 or 514 704-0492
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saturday, July 26th
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
At the Ormstown Fairgrounds
entrance: $5
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Visit our website for schedules,
cost and to register.
huntingdon county
FarMers’ MarKet –
www.dansenevashelton.ca
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every saturday until october 4th 2014
the Montreal syMphony
9am to 1pm
orchestra in the parK
dalhousie street in Huntingdon
Free concert
July 31 from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
in BeAuHARnois
On the green space in front of
école secondaire des Patriotes
Be sure to visit our website and our
facebook page to see the farmers/
producers/artisans and themes/activities
Saturdays to come.
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Bill staines
sept 21st. at Macdougall concert hall
Branches and roots Festival
sept. 26, 27 & 28th.
Friday: sept 26th
Chateauguay Valley Singer/Songwriter
showcase at CAFe nAMASTHÉ
saturday: sept 27th at cvr
Saturday Afternoon 1 to 4pm: Free admission
Activities, music and general fun all day
Saturday evening – 6:30pm
Tickets are 20$ at the door
tHis YeAR's MAin stAGe lineup:
• the road scholars Bluegrass Band - The
Chateauguay Valley's premiere bluegrass band.
• humming trees - Stunning vocals and powerful songwriting from a folk trio from Valleyfield.
• the John speed Band - RnB tinged original
music from this local group.
• ryan Mcnally - Old time jazz and blues music
from this young multi-instrumentalist.
• yves laMBert trio - Founding member
of La Bottine Souriante and longtime mainstay
of the Quebec folk music scene, Mr. Lambert's
newest project blends jazz, world beat and
traditional Quebecois music into a genre all their
own. not to be missed!
sunday 2pM: sept 28th. st-paul’s
united church
Sunday’s Gospel show is always a favorite!
remINDer
put an end to ragweed!
lawn tractor
Ragweed pollen causes hay fever and, occasionally, chronic sinusitis or
asthma in people allergic to it.
did you know that it is against the law to drive
a lawn tractor on public roads (streets and sidewalks)?
Have you seen this plant?
You could be fined for breaking the law.
Pull it up or cut it down to ground level before the end of July.
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This simple act will help improve the health of over one million Quebecers
who are allergic to ragweed pollen.
dog licences
For new residents
Put an end to ragweed as soon as possible!
All dogs must wear dog tags. dog
tags may be purchased at the Town
Hall during business hours.
www.herbeapoux.gouv.qc.ca
dog tags make it faster to locate
the owner of a lost dog and avoid
unnecessary worry.
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coMplaints aBout dogs
lost or found dogs,
aggressive dogs, etc.
Contact us directly at 450-829-2625,
Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Outside these times, call Sûreté du Québec at 450 310-4141
or from a cell phone: *4141.
Thank you for your collaboration!
LIbrArY
thanK you!
After 10 years of excellent and dedicated
service, Madeleine Robidoux has
vannounced she will retire. A new person
to take responsibility for the library
will be named shortly.
Thank you Madeleine!
liBrary
schedule
info : 450 829-3249
tuesday 17 h à 20 h
Wednesday 12 h à 15 h
thursday 17 h à 20 h
saturday 10 h à 12 h
recent
French
recent
english
Additions
Additions
Le messager / Markus Zusak
Pain noir, pain blanc, Tome 1 –
La chaise d'Alphonse / Micheline Bail
J'ai voulu oublier ce jour / Laura Lippman
La Saline, Tome 1 –
Imposture / Louise Lacoursière
La Saline, Tome 2 – Impasse
/ Louise Lacoursière
unlucky 13 / James Patterson
Written in My Own Heart's Blood /
Diana Gabaldon
glorious / Jeff Guinn
The Shadow Queen /
Sandra Gulland
French novels and reference
books for young people
Catching Fire / Suzanne Collins
The Academy / Ridley Pearson
The Life of Charles dickens /
John Forster
Seizure / Kathy Reichs
Journal d'un dégonflé –
• carnet de bord / Greg Heffrey
• la vérité toute moche / Greg Heffrey
• un cœur à prendre / Greg Heffrey
• trop c'est trop ça fait suer / Greg Heffrey
English novels and reference
books for young people
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Is it possible to eat healthy on a budget?
Of course!
With careful planning and learning how to choose the right foods it is possible
to eat well without breaking the bank.
Follow these tips:
• Fruits and vegetables
– Take advantage of the summer season when fruits and vegetables are plentiful to eat. Summer is
when fruits and veggies are at their peak and when they’re less expensive. Make sure to include them on
your daily menu and stock your freezer.
– Grow your own vegetables in a garden or in pots – the most economical choice of all.
– When fruits and vegetables are out of season watch for specials and rebates on frozen fruits and
vegetables. Because they’re ready to use they’ll also save you time during meal preparation!
• Cereal Products
– Choose rice or non-seasoned pasta – Seasoned versions cost more and are high in sodium
(salt) content.
– Choose plain cooking oats rather than flavoured packages – You’ll save money as well as control
the amount of sugar added to your oatmeal.
– Choose whole wheat bread – You’ll benefit from its high fibre content, but pay the same price
as white bread.
– Bake your own muffins, crêpes and waffles – Homemade ones are less expensive,
more flavourful and made from quality ingredients.
• Milk and Alternatives
– Purchase milk in 4 L bags as it is the most economical format.
– Choose skim, 1% or 2% milk as it will be less expensive than whole milk (3.25%).
– Choose brick cheese over individually portioned cheese packages. Cheese freezes well
so you can stock up when it’s on sale.
• Meat and Alternatives
– Cook with eggs, tofu or legumes – They are cheaper than meat and add variety to your menu.
– Use canned tuna or salmon to get your dose of omega-3 at an excellent price.
– Marinate meat yourself – Meat marinated or seasoned at the grocery store is more expensive
and high in sodium (salt).
That’s healthy food on a budget !
Sources : Extenso.org / Nutritionmonth.ca
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