Municipal Recognition Ceremony Honors Local Citizens in Sainte-Julie
On September 29, the City of Sainte-Julie formally recognized the achievements and community engagement of numerous local residents during the ceremony of recognition for Julievillois citizens. Members of the municipal council gathered alongside family members and friends to honor individuals who distinguished themselves through athletic milestones, community service, and cultural excellence.
Athletic Standouts Earn Municipal Praise
A significant portion of the honorees celebrated milestones in competitive sports across various disciplines. Évie Croteau received recognition for securing a seventh-place finish at the 2026 U19 AA Elite Ringette Canadian Championship. In gymnastics and trampoline, Lucas Cunat Millotte captured first place at the 2026 Eastern Canadian Artistic Gymnastics and Trampoline Championships in the trampoline division.
Additional athletic achievements highlighted during the ceremony included Catherine Toshkov claiming first place at the 2026 Eastern Canada Judo Championship, Émile Aubin taking fourth place at the 2026 Youth Lead Climbing Canadian Championships, and Alexandre Mignier earning second place at the 2025 Québec Élite International Short Track speed skating event. Furthermore, Xavier Ladouceur was honored for successfully summiting Mount Everest.
Community Contributions and Cultural Excellence
Beyond competitive sports, the municipal council turned its attention to volunteerism and community support. Alain Tanguay received acknowledgment for recording his 1,000th blood donation. The city also honored Sylvie Pépin, Gratien Charette, Jeanne-Paule Duhamel, André Aussant, Claude Duhamel, Diane Lépine, and Roméo Lortie, who served as the final board of directors members for the Opti-jeunesse club.
On the cultural front, a large contingent of guitarists triumphed at the 2026 International Rhythms Festival by capturing first place. The honored musicians included Nathalie Lachance, Alyssa Dufour, Ève Lamoureux, Anthony Jacques, Corine Lepage, Félix Giroux, Anne-Sophie Parisé, Audrey Gareau, Maélie Pelletier, Annabelle Joyal, Yuliya Buzikova, Jacob Sheehan, Mathis Ieang, Xavier Carbonneau, Loqmane Faik, Dafné Reyes Houle, and Pierre Silva Alves.
Signatures in the Golden Book of the City
During the September 29 event, all honored guests were invited to sign the official Golden Book of the City and receive a commemorative souvenir gift. Mario Lemay addressed the attendees to emphasize the broad scope of contributions celebrated by the municipal administration.
The individuals we honor distinguish themselves each in their own way. Qu’il s’agisse d’exploits sportifs, de réalisations personnelles hors du commun, d’un engagement bénévole soutenu ou d’une contribution marquante à la collectivité, elles font rayonner Sainte-Julie et constituent une source de fierté. Au nom du conseil municipal, je leur offre mes plus sincères félicitations,
Mario Lemay stated during the ceremony.
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