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Economy

Cannabis Production
A FACTORY UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN HUNTINGDON

Denise ST-GERMAIN The plant will include environmentally
Corresponding Volunteer controlled indoor facilities to ensure
for the Haut-Saint-Laurent consistent production. It plans to produce
dried cannabis leaves, plus oils and extracts
The construction of the plant has already used in various products.
begun. There is an excavator on the 700,000-
square-foot lot located on Ridge Road across The target market is the Canadian
from Godmanchester City Hall. This is the medical and recreation sector. The company’s
construction of the future Rose Science Vie headquarters will be in Huntingdon.
cannabis production and processing plant.
“This is a major project that culminates
The work will be spread over eight months. after three years of sustained efforts with

Rose Science Vie is a company created and developers,” said André Brunette, Mayor
controlled by Quebec funds. François of Huntingdon. “As a licensed Quebec
Limoges is one of the founders of the producer, Rose will actively participate in the
company with Davide Zaffino and Brian economic development of our region by
Stevenson. These three business leaders Crédit photo: Eve-Emmanuelle CÉRÉ creating up to 300 direct jobs in its first years
have significant experience in tobacco of operation. This is an investment of $80
production, pharmaceuticals and real estate million over 5 years. ”
The production and distribution of
development respectively. cannabis is governed by Health Canada and
the Quebec Cannabis Society. n

Huntingdon
Farmers’ Market

HOSTING A FUNDRAISER ON OCTOBER 17TH

Mona ROCHON

This week, the Farmers’ market is hosting a fundraiser for the Huntingdon
Regional Arena. All donations and proceeds from the bar will go directly
towards critical renovations.

Last Spring, the arena won $25,000 in Kraft’s Hockeyville 2018 contest.
Added to that is a grant by the provincial government to the amount of up
to $433,500. But this grant will cover half the expenses to refurbish the
refrigeration system, which is in a bad state if disrepair. In order not to lose
this funding, provided by the ministère de l’Éducation, des Loisirs et du
Sport (MELS), the local arena needs to find the money required to carry out
the repairs needed.

The arena provides services to the communities of the Chateauguay
Valley. So, come to the Farmers’ Market this Wednesday, October 17th from
3 pm to 6 pm, Prince Arthur Parc, Huntingdon, and give generously. Show
your support by grabbing a hockey stick and joining the street game next to
the market. Help save local hockey! n