A crowd of more than 200 spectators celebratetd the Municipality of Clare’s very first trap tree lighting at a ceremony at Joseph-et-Marie-Dugas Municipal Park in Belliveau Cove on November 24.

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Little Brook (N.S.) – November 24, 2022: A crowd of more than 200 spectators bundled up on the evening of November 24 to observe the Municipality of Clare’s very first trap tree lighting ceremony at Joseph-et-Marie-Dugas Municipal Park in Belliveau Cove.

A collaboration between the Municipality’s Recreation Services and its Welcoming Francophone Communities initiative, the tree made of more than 150 lobster traps serves as an ode to Clare’s lobster fishing industry, a vital economic driver for the community. The opening of LFA 34 is scheduled for next week, weather permitting.

“Many aspects of the economy of Clare are dependent on lobster,” notes Pam Doucet, Director of Community Development for the Municipality of Clare and past President of la Chambre de commerce de Clare. “Whether it’s on our fishing vessels, in the processing plants, at our shipyards, on our transport trucks or in our grocery stores and restaurants, the lobster industry is a major employer for our region, and the dedicated work of our residents ensures the success of the trade.”

As the face of Clare changes with the welcoming of newcomers, the Municipality of Clare wishes to commemorate the important work of temporary foreign workers and permanent residents who have settled in the region to participate in the industry.

“Clare has seen a steady decline in its population within the last decade and employers are facing challenges in attracting a sufficient workforce,” says Ms. Doucet. “Immigration plays a key role in making the industry sustainable. We are very grateful to the temporary foreign workers and permanent residents who have chosen to settle in Clare to contribute to the economic prosperity of our collective community.”

The Municipality of Clare wishes to thank local fishers Réjean and Clyde Deveau, Carl and Zach LeBlanc and Hubert Saulnier for their generous donation of traps and buoys, as well as the Belliveau Cove Development Commission for help in assembling the trap tree. Residents are invited to add a buoy to the trap tree as a dedication to a loved one or simply to share a message of hope and joy for the holidays.

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Settled in 1768 and incorporated in 1879, the Municipality of Clare is located at the southwestern tip of Nova Scotia with approximately 8,000 residents. The Municipality of Clare is the only municipality in the province that conducts business and offers services in both official languages, French and English.

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Pam Doucet
Director of Community Development
Municipality of Clare
902-769-2031
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