The Mistral school in Mont-Joli inaugurated its synthetic pitch on Saturday afternoon during an opening ceremony bringing together elected officials and partners. A $3.2 million project, of which the Ma Financière Prêts et Placements institution becomes the main sponsor for the next 15 years.
“I am very happy to be able to announce the great collaboration with Ma Financière loans and placements and the Mistral school. It is a company which has its roots in La Mitis and which contributes enormously to supporting youth. We first did this project for young people. It is with them in mind that we planned and carried out each step,” underlined the director of the Mistral school, Christine Marquis.
The construction of the synthetic field mobilized the entire La Mitis community. Quebec contributed $1.9 million, in addition to financial contributions from the City of Mont-Joli, the MRC of La Mitis, the Phares School Service Center and the Le Mistral school.
In the center of the photo, the mayor of Mont-Joli, Martin Soucy, the director of the Mistral school, Christine Marquis and the prefect of the MRC of La Mitis, Bruno Paradis. (Photo courtesy of the Phares School Service Center)
“This is a major addition that will have a favorable impact on several levels. The whole of La Mitis will be able to benefit from the undeniable advantages of a synthetic pitch. I am proud of the spirit of collaboration that gave a special touch to the development of this project, from the very beginning. For the young people of La Mitis, it is important to provide this type of facility to allow them to move and develop in sport,” mentions the prefect of the MRC of La Mitis, Bruno Paradis.
Ambassadors
Several ambassadors also contributed to the various fundraising campaigns, including Patrick Lavoie and Alex Cromer-Émond.
Alumni of the Mistral football program, the first had a brilliant career in the Canadian Football League, while the second also excelled at the university level.
A team from Le Mistral school in Mont-Joli (Courtesy photo)
An envelope of 400,000 dollars still remains to be filled to finalize the financial package. The Phares School Service Center will soon launch a final fundraiser with the population.
2023-10-02 01:00:51
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