{"id":6519,"date":"2021-11-02T09:35:41","date_gmt":"2021-11-02T14:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdem.com\/?post_type=publications&p=6519"},"modified":"2021-11-02T09:45:43","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T14:45:43","slug":"community-pioneers-at-the-heart-of-cdems-25th-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"publications","link":"https:\/\/www.cdem.com\/en\/publications\/community-pioneers-at-the-heart-of-cdems-25th-anniversary\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Pioneers at the Heart of CDEM\u2019s 25th anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"

As part of our 25th anniversary celebrations, CDEM presents the Reconnaissance de pionniers (Pioneer Recognition) which highlights the outstanding achievements of individuals and their contribution to the development of their community.<\/p>\n

From October 22 to 28, CDEM representatives organized small ceremonies to plant a tree and inaugurate a commemorative plaque in honour of each pioneer in their home community.<\/p>\n

\"Diane<\/h3>\n

Diane Dub\u00e9, St. Georges<\/strong><\/h3>\n

President of the CDC in St. Georges, Diane Dub\u00e9 has contributed enormously to the economic development of her region. A woman with great vision, she has contributed to large-scale projects such as the Winnipeg River Heritage Museum, Allard Library, the community school, among others.<\/p>\n

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Paul Grenier, St. L\u00e9on<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Former president of CDEM from 2009 to 2013, Paul Grenier is a man of conviction. He is a great strategist and has contributed to major economic projects such as the wind farms, the railway line and the St. Joseph Museum.<\/p>\n

*At the time of publishing this article, it is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Paul Grenier. Our deepest sympathies to his family.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Jeannot Robert, Ste. Agathe (posthumous)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A great builder, Jeannot Robert played an important role in the renewal of the village of Sainte-Agathe after the flood of 1997 and the residential development of the area.<\/p>\n

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R\u00e9nald Parent, St. Joseph<\/strong><\/h4>\n

R\u00e9nald Parent successfully started and established Parent Seed Farms in St. Joseph and helped develop the entrepreneurial culture of CDEM. He was the President of the Board of Directors of CDEM from 2000 to 2002.<\/p>\n

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George Rajotte, Winnipeg<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A seasoned businessman, George Rajotte has been at the helm of various companies, including WISL. He is also known for his generosity, contributing to many causes such as the St. Boniface Hospital and businesses that helped finance community projects.<\/p>\n

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Gilbert Robert, Winnipeg (posthumous)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Gilbert Robert’s entrepreneurial influence extends across the country. He co-founded the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) and was a major advisor for tourism development in Manitoba.<\/p>\n

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Previous Recipients:<\/h3>\n

2003\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Robert Bockstael, Saint-Boniface<\/p>\n

2003\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Alfred Roy, Saint-Jean-Baptiste<\/p>\n

2003\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Albert Vielfaure,\u00a0 La Broquerie<\/p>\n

2003\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 G\u00e9rard T\u00e9trault,\u00a0 \u00a0La Broquerie<\/p>\n

2006\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Edmond et Omer Boulet, Somerset<\/p>\n

2006\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hubert Brodeur et famille, Saint-Adolphe<\/p>\n

2006\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dr Francis Patrick Doyle,\u00a0 Sainte-Anne<\/p>\n

2006\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fernand Lavergne, Saint-Pierre-Jolys<\/p>\n

2006\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Raynald Labossi\u00e8re, Saint-L\u00e9on<\/p>\n

2010\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Andr\u00e9 Collet et Gilles Collet, Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes<\/p>\n

2010\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Famille Albani Gallant, Letellier<\/p>\n

2010\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Famille Rose et Emery Mulaire, Saint-Pierre-Jolys<\/p>\n

2013\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Raymond Poirier, Saint-Adolphe<\/p>\n

2013\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Soeurs Grises du Manitoba<\/p>\n

2013\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Henri Baudry, Sainte-Agathe<\/p>\n

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