On February 5, the Town of Rosemère hosted an official ceremony at the H.J. Hemens Public Library to acknowledge the remarkable accomplishments of three young Rosemerites in 2025, namely Élodie Bédard (cycling), Ellie Boudreau (snowboard cross) and Elliot Lacoursière (baseball). In the presence of their families, Mayor Marie-Elaine Pitre and Councillor Stéphanie Nantel, the young athletes added their signatures to Rosemère’s prestigious Golden Book.

“By honouring Élodie, Ellie and Elliot, we are highlighting the dedication, discipline and passion of our young people. They are an incredible source of pride for Rosemère and inspiring role models for our entire community,” said Mayor Pitre in her welcoming remarks. “Through this official recognition, the Town of Rosemère is commending these athletes not only for their performances but also for their ability to successfully balance high-level sports with academics.”

Élodie Bédard — Cycling

Thirteen-year-old Élodie Bédard is a Secondary II student at Académie Ste-Thérèse and a member of the Espoirs Laval cycling club. She specializes in road cycling, track cycling and cyclo-cross. She earned an impressive four gold medals at the Jeux du Québec in Trois-Rivières. She also delivered several other outstanding performances in 2025, both nationally and internationally, with two wins in Belgium at the CX de Namurois (U17F), a Quebec road cycling championship (U15F) and fourth place at the Canadian Cyclo-Cross Championships (U17). She is an Aléo Foundation scholarship recipient for Laurentides–Lanaudière. 

Ellie Boudreau — Snowboard cross

Thirteen-year-old Ellie Boudreau is enrolled in the Sport-Études snowboard cross program at École Saint-Gabriel and is a member of Club Survolt Développement Athlétique. Last year, she stood out on the national snowboarding scene with a first-place finish at the Canadian JR Nationals (U13). She was also crowned the provincial champion in the U13 division and named female breakthrough athlete of the year at the Gala Québec Snowboard, nabbing several other provincial honours along the way.  

Elliot Lacoursière — Baseball

Fourteen-year-old Elliot Lacoursière is a student at Collège Boisbriand and plays with the Red Sox des Laurentides. He was a standout player for his team in 2025, helping them take home a gold medal from the Jeux du Québec and the Nicolet tournament, a silver medal from the Quebec International Baseball Classic international and other provincial titles. During the signing ceremony, he was praised for his leadership, team spirit and excellence on the field.

About the Golden Book

Rosemère’s Golden Book serves as a record of the visits made to the Town by important guests as well as the noteworthy achievements of residents who have distinguished themselves in a given field. The signatures in the Golden Book are a special part of the Town’s legacy and stand as a time capsule for future Rosemerites to enjoy.