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\u201cI was born in the town of Gasp\u00e9, while my family was living in Murdochville. My mother is originally from Prince Edward Island and my father is from the Magdalen Islands. Shortly after I was born, we moved to the Magdalen Islands\u2014known as the Maggies\u2014where my father became the principal of Grosse-\u00cele School.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

\u201cIn 1980, my father accepted a position with the Eastern Shores School Board\u2014known at the time as the Regional School Board of Gaspesia\u2014in the Adult Education department. As a result, we moved here from Prince Edward Island, where we had been living at the time.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

\u201cThere are so many things to love about our region, but what stands out most to me is the natural beauty\u2014our mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, and, of course, the bay. I also appreciate our way of life: laid-back, low-stress, and deeply connected to nature. And above all, I cherish the people and our rich, vibrant culture.\u201c<\/p>\r\n

\u201cI love anything outdoors, snowmobiling, skiing, hiking, scuba diving but most of all, I love fishing\u2014every kind of fishing. I’ve been fortunate to pursue a wide variety of species, including lobster, halibut, tuna, striped bass, flounder, and trout. But above all, it’s Atlantic salmon that I\u2019m most passionate about. The fly fishing here in the Gasp\u00e9 is truly world-class. My father introduced me to salmon fishing when I was young, and after returning to the region in 1999, it quickly became my favorite pastime. Spending time on the pristine rivers that wind along our coast is one of the things I cherish most about life in the Gasp\u00e9.\u201c<\/p>\r\n

\u201cAside from fishing, it’s the people and the culture that make the Gasp\u00e9 so special. I moved back to the coast from Newfoundland, where people are just as friendly and helpful as Gaspesians. I\u2019ve lived in other places with stunning landscapes and vibrant cultures, places with plenty to do and see\u2014but nowhere else compares to the Gasp\u00e9. Here, there’s a unique blend of Maritime and Quebec influences. The mix of English-speaking, French-speaking, and Indigenous communities living together on such rugged, beautiful land creates a cultural richness I haven’t experienced anywhere else.\u201c<\/p>\r\n

\u201cMany parts of the Gasp\u00e9 remind me of other places I\u2019ve lived. The North Coast brings to mind the rugged beauty of Cape Breton or Newfoundland. Our parks echo the landscapes of the Rockies and Northern Ontario. And the bay could easily be mistaken for the shores of Nova Scotia or New England. It feels like we have it all here\u2014diverse and breathtaking\u2014wrapped into one remarkable region.\u201c<\/p>\r\n

\u201cThe music scene here is incredible. We have so many talented artists from all three communities, and with the abundance of festivals, salles de spectacles<\/em>, and year-round events, there\u2019s always great music to enjoy across the region.\u201c<\/p>\r\n

\u201cI have a dream of starting an aquaculture business in the region. I\u2019ve been working on it for several years now and hope to get it up and running soon.\u201c<\/p>\r\n

\u201cI grew up around CASA\u2014my mother served as Executive Director from 1985 to 2003\u2014so the organization has always been a part of my life. After spending over 20 years working in economic development for another organization with communities across the province, stepping into this role myself felt like a natural fit when the opportunity came up. I must say, the organization has grown tremendously since I was a kid\u2014it’s much larger and more impactful than I ever realized.\u201c<\/p>\r\n

Allen is now the Executive Director of CASA, a community organization dedicated to supporting English-speaking Gaspesians in all aspects of their lives. They\u2019re fortunate to have a talented and professional team that works with community members of all ages\u2014from infants to seniors. 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