On occasion, there are photos taken of our Members that we would like to share. These photos could consist of Member events, certificate presentations, or other times just casual photos from around the Council. You will be able to see those photos here. Stay tuned…
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On Wednesday, July 9, at our Exemplification Degree, we welcomed Joel Varughese as a Third Degree Member. It is a pleasure to welcome him to our Council and our Order in an Exemplification honouring the memory of our passed Brother Knight, George’s Arsenault.

On May 31, Council 1310 celebrated the 2024-2025 Fraternal Year with our annual Council Awards Banquet.
We would like to share just a few of this year’s award winners.
Greg Fennell received the 2024-2025 Chancellor’s Award.

Very missed in their absence, Tom and Jenny Melanson received the 2024-2025 Dismas and Connie Bourque Family of the Year Award

Vince Cormier received the 2024-2025 Knight of the Year Award.

Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to all knights and their families who made this Fraternal Year such a success!
On Wednesday, April 23, we welcomed new Brother Knights in our Order. They include Justin Andersen, Justin Allain and Ignacio de Avila, transfer to our council and newly-minted 3rd Degree Knight of our Order.
They were invested in a ceremony honouring recently deceased member, Dave Ryan. We welcome them and are delighted to have them among us!
Last night, our council enjoyed our annual Christmas Dinner.
It is always a blessing to be able to celebrate these times together as one council family. A special thank you to all those who made this meal and this evening possible!
Recently, some members of our Ladies’ Auxiliary helped us decorate our council hall for the Christmas Season. Thank you, Ladies. Everything looks wonderful!

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day from Council 1310! Slainte!

Recently, Brother Alphonse Vautour turned 100 years young! Grand Knight, Paul LeBlanc and some members of the Council’s Executive were on hand to present him with a plaque to celebrate the occasion and offer their best wishes. Happy Birthday, Brother Alphonse!
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On Saturday, May 25, our Council held its annual Awards Night Banquet. Here are a few pictures from the event.








Recently, our Council hosted our Members’ Christmas Dinner. Here are some photos from the event.
- Roy and Dorothy “Didi” Carter (center), receive the Dismas and Connie Bourque Memorial Family of the Year Award.
- Robert and Connie LeBlanc (center) receive the Family of the Year Award.
- Worthy Advocate and PGK, Tony Baker, receives the Knight of the Year Award. Worthy Trustee Bill Landry (not pictured here) also received a Knight of the Year Award.
- All of our Award Winners, including those who won Awards of Merit from the Council.
- Ladies’ auxiliary President, Lynda Laverty presents Grand Knight, Paul LeBlanc with a cheque for $1,000 to help the Knights with newly purchased items.

Recently, our Council welcomed new Knight, Miguel Candela into the order. Here, Grand Knight, Paul LeBlanc presents him with his First Degree certificate. Congratulations, Brother and welcome!
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At our May 17th General Meeting, our Council welcomed new member Tom Melanson. Congratulations and welcome, Brother!

On May 13, our Council held its Award Banquet for the 2016-2017 Fraternal Year to celebrate its Members. Her are some photos from the Banquet:
- Our BBQ Chefs preparing the steaks for the Dinner
- Ladies’ Auxiliary President, Lynda Laverty presents Auxiliary Member, Ella LeBlanc a 2017 Member of the Year Award.
- Ladies’ Auxiliary President, Lynda Laverty presents Auxiliary Member, Dorine Arsenault with a 2017 Member of the Year Award.
- Ladies’ Auxiliary President, Lynda Laverty presents Auxiliary Member, Jeannine LeBlanc a 2017 Member of the Year Award.
- Chancellor, Roger Berube presents Don Cormier with a 2017 Chancellor’s Award
- Chancellor, Roger Berube presents Alyre Cormier with a 2017 Chancellor’s Award.
- Grand Knight, Paul LeBlanc, Trustee, Norman Gallant and Past Grand Knight, Dismas Bourque present the 2017 Dismas and Corinne (Connie) Bourque Family Award was presented to Brother Joe LeBlanc and his wife, Rachel. Accepting for Joe and Rachel is their son, Bruce.
- Grand Knight, Paul LeBlanc and Trustee, Norman Gallant present Roy Carter with the 2016 Knight of the Year Award.
- Grand Knight, Paul LeBlanc and Trustee, Norman Gallant present Gerry Melanson with the 2016 Volunteer of the Year Award.
- Grand Knight, Paul LeBlanc and Trustee, Norman Gallant present Rick Landry with the 2016 Volunteer of the Year Award.
- Grand Knight, Paul LeBlanc and Trustee, Norman Gallant present Lloyd Allain and posthumously Ron “CN” LeBlanc with Lifetime Achievement Awards for their dedicated service to the Council. Ella LeBlanc accepted the award in the memory of her husband.
On April 22, Council 1310 Members William Landry, Ben Ouellet and Don Cormier became Fourth Degree Members of the Order. Congratulations Brothers and Sir Knights!
On March 18, our Council has its Saint Patrick Social and a good time was had by all!
On Wednesday, January 11, the Grand Knight presented a First Degree certificate to Brother Philippe DeGrace . Congratulations and welcome, Brother!
On May 28th, our Council celebrated another Fraternal Year with our annual Awards Banquet. Here are some of our Award winners.
- Brother Édouard “Jigger” Cormier is presented with a Fifty Year Plus Membership Certificate by Grand Knight Paul LeBlanc and Deputy Grand Knight, Gil Parent.
- Lea Tardif is presented with the Ladies’ Auxiliary 2016 Member of the Year Award by Ladies’ Auxiliary President, Lynda Laverty. Lea also recieved an Award of Merit for services to the Council.
- Alyre Cormier is presented with the 2015 Knight of the Year Award by Grand Knight Paul LeBlanc and Deputy Grand Knight, Gil Parent.
- Gerry Melanson is presented with the 2016 Knight of the Year Award by Grand Knight Paul LeBlanc and Deputy Grand Knight, Gil Parent.
- Ron and Millie LeBlanc are presented with the Dismas and Corine (Connie) Bourque Family Award by Dismas Bourque.
- Gil and Sandra Parent are presented with the 2016 Family of the Year Award by Grand Knight, Paul LeBlanc.
- Patrick Laverty accepts an Award of Merit for Kyle Laverty presented by Grand Knight Paul LeBlanc and Deputy Grand Knight, Gil Parent.
- Lea Tardif is presented with an Award of Merit by Grand Knight, Paul LeBlanc and Deputy Grand Knight, Gil Parent.





























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