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The construction of the new bridge at kilometre 54 of chemin Bois-Franc (Jim’s Lake Road) in the region’s non-organized territories (TNO) is now complete, according
Our sympathies to the Nicholls family on the loss of Frank on June 1, at the age of 89. Our deepest condolences to the Blank
Spring flooding damaged Bryson’s boat launch and docks, prompting the MRC Pontiac and Municipality of Bryson to seek funding options for repairs to the popular
Quebec’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests has determined a bridge will be necessary to restore access past kilometre 54 of Jim’s Lake Rd. (ch.
Municipalities are advising residents not to remove flood protection measures for the time being, as a second round of flooding is still possible in the
Washouts are on chemin Bois-Franc at km 54 and on the Lockwell Lake Access Road.
Over the weekend, some 70 residents were evacuated from their homes in Mansfield-et-Pontefract, and on Monday, the neighbouring municipality of Fort-Coulonge declared a state of
The municipality was the second after Fort-Coulonge to use this measure to respond to flooding.
Municipal officials say Monday’s Ottawa River level was already at the 108.6 m that was previously predicted by the river’s planning board for Tuesday.
Lac Coulonge water levels are expected to rise to 108.40 by Monday, but this could change depending on rainfall. The major flood level is set
The construction of the new bridge at kilometre 54 of chemin Bois-Franc (Jim’s Lake Road) in the region’s non-organized territories (TNO) is now complete, according to the MRC Pontiac. In an Aug. 17 post to social media, the MRC said
Our sympathies to the Nicholls family on the loss of Frank on June 1, at the age of 89. Our deepest condolences to the Blank family on the loss of Keith on June 7. Happy birthday to the people celebrating
Spring flooding damaged Bryson’s boat launch and docks, prompting the MRC Pontiac and Municipality of Bryson to seek funding options for repairs to the popular Ottawa River access point and the adjoining park. High water levels during the flooding in
Quebec’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests has determined a bridge will be necessary to restore access past kilometre 54 of Jim’s Lake Rd. (ch. du Bois-Franc), where a washout rendered the road impassable in April. The washout, which occurred
Municipalities are advising residents not to remove flood protection measures for the time being, as a second round of flooding is still possible in the coming weeks.
Washouts are on chemin Bois-Franc at km 54 and on the Lockwell Lake Access Road.
Over the weekend, some 70 residents were evacuated from their homes in Mansfield-et-Pontefract, and on Monday, the neighbouring municipality of Fort-Coulonge declared a state of emergency. River levels are expected to stabilize and begin receding by mid-week.
The municipality was the second after Fort-Coulonge to use this measure to respond to flooding.
Municipal officials say Monday’s Ottawa River level was already at the 108.6 m that was previously predicted by the river’s planning board for Tuesday.
Lac Coulonge water levels are expected to rise to 108.40 by Monday, but this could change depending on rainfall. The major flood level is set at 108.50 at that location, only a few notches higher than this weekend’s expected levels.
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