Inauguration of the Haut St-Laurent Fire Academy

On Friday, November 22, an emotional groundbreaking ceremony took place for the inauguration of the Haut St-Laurent Fire Academy. Gerry, a young Hemmingford resident with incurable brain cancer, initiated the project. His dream was to become a firefighter, when he was approached by Make-A-Wish Canada. He wanted to bequeath the very first training centre to the region.

The project came together thanks to the generosity of several partners, including Promutuel Insurance du St-Laurent aux Appalaches. Gerry was still able to attend the centre's inauguration, on his 16th birthday, despite his critical state of health.

In the photo, Gerry, on the left, and Martine Pelletier, Communications and Marketing Advisor at Promutuel Insurance du St-Laurent aux Appalaches, on the right.