Stairs receives heritage award from MRC de la Jacques-Cartier

Longtime 78th Fraser Highlanders pipe major and acclaimed local bagpiper Alan Stairs (left) received the Porteur de tradition (“tradition carrier”) award from the MRC de la Jacques-Cartier (represented by prefect Sébastien Couture) at a ceremony on May 23. Stairs, who lives in Stoneham, was honoured alongside the Société d’histoire de Sainte-Brigitte de Laval, heritage preservation nonprofit Souffler les Braises and the web series VIVANT, in which he was also featured. The awards are given every two years to individuals and groups who have contributed to “initiatives that make living heritage shine in respectful and inventive ways.” (RP-LJI)