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“Pommier Jewellers August

Sports Mom”

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In the Depratto-Nutt household, family Snowman
life and sports are inseparable. Cassie Kit

is a mom of five children who are all Hot
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active in local athletics year-round,
embodying a deep-rooted love for Partnered with
teamwork, activity, and community.
Cassie’s leadership in minor hockey
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Alexandria Minor Hockey and currently
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serving as the U9 convenor for the Lower St. Lawrence Minor Hockey
League, where she ensures smooth coordination and support for players 6 Second Street East,
across the region. Her leadership roles include past President and Secretary Cornwall
of the Glengarry Highlanders, and she has consistently stepped in as a 613-932-4022
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MOM - Continued from page 13 Recreation Association, supporting local recreation initiatives, and as
commitment to youth development doesn’t stop at hockey. She is the Vice-President of the Alexandria Lions Club. Through the Lions Club,
Junior Alexandria Curling Club Coordinator, introducing the sport to the she helps organize key events such as the annual Canada Day Parade
next generation. During the summer months, she acts as the Alexandria and festivities, and the Christmas parade—strengthening community
U6 Soccer Coordinator for the Glengarry Soccer League, helping the spirit throughout the year. This broad involvement reflects Cassie’s deep
youngest athletes build foundational skills in a fun and supportive setting. passion for fostering a connected, active, and vibrant community.
Beyond the sports arena, Cassie contributes actively to the broader Cassie’s own athletic journey laid the foundation for
community. She currently serves as Secretary of the Alexandria her lifelong dedication to sport. Growing up, she played
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Johnston - Continued from page 10 younger families reduced debt, older age groups took on more, particularly

growing 2.5 times faster than other age groups over the past two years, yet those nearing or in retirement.
many new households remain renters. A 2021 Statistics Canada study found that 17.3% of residential properties
According to Statistics Canada’s 2024 Canadian Social Survey, more than owned by individuals born in the 1990s were co-owned with their parents.
half of young people report being very concerned about their ability to afford Recent Bank of Canada research shows over 20% of first-time homebuyers
housing. Home ownership remains difficult for younger generations, with received gifted down payments.
35% of young adults renting compared to 23% of older age groups. However, this pattern varies by income level. Among the lowest-income
Parental support plays a key role. young households, the debt-to-income ratio surged from 244% before the
The report suggests intergenerational wealth transfer may explain how young pandemic to 446% in the first quarter of 2025, signalling rising financial
families are reducing mortgage debt despite modest income growth. As strain and deepening intergenerational inequality.

a twenty-year period, versus the condo fees in the same time period, you find
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that they are similar - the only difference is that you pay over time versus the
day-to-day maintenance of a home and the long term maintenance of a home. larger bills you receive on some of the bigger items. Another bonus of the
Things like windows, shingles, furnaces, and hot water tanks all have a life fees is that there is no more grass cutting or snow removal - even if you do it
span of about twenty years. When you consider the costs of these items over yourself there are still some costs to this.