Former Mansfield mayor Kathleen Bélec passes away
April 21, 2026
Former mayor of Mansfield-et-Pontefract Kathleen Bélec passed away on the morning of Apr. 21 at the age of 72. Bélec was a longtime councillor before
Former mayor of Mansfield-et-Pontefract Kathleen Bélec passed away on the morning of Apr. 21 at the age of 72. Bélec was a longtime councillor before
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
If you pull into La Station Mansfield on any given day, you’ll hear the sounds you might hear at any gas station – attendants pumping,
Avid Pontiac golfers will soon have a second local option for extending their season beyond the first snowfall. The Knights of Columbus of Fort-Coulonge have
The country band, called Les Carcajous du Nord, received a standing ovation for their cover of the Salebarbes’ song, Les haricots sont pas salés, at
The municipalities announced the pilot project on Thursday.
Council also approved new MRC committee members, and the election spending report for warden candidates.
Hydro-Québec said its expects power will be restored to most homes by midnight Mar. 12.
At the February MRC Pontiac council of mayors meeting, the council approved provisions for bad debt in anticipation of several business loans the MRC gave
Former mayor of Mansfield-et-Pontefract Kathleen Bélec passed away on the morning of Apr. 21 at the age of 72. Bélec was a longtime councillor before serving as mayor from 2013-2017. She had extensive experience working with community organizations, serving as
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.
If you pull into La Station Mansfield on any given day, you’ll hear the sounds you might hear at any gas station – attendants pumping, chatting with customers, maybe making a joke or two. But at this gas station, you’ll
Avid Pontiac golfers will soon have a second local option for extending their season beyond the first snowfall. The Knights of Columbus of Fort-Coulonge have almost raised the money needed to purchase a golf simulator for their community hall. Currently
The country band, called Les Carcajous du Nord, received a standing ovation for their cover of the Salebarbes’ song, Les haricots sont pas salés, at the regional competition in Gatineau this week. In May, the band will be heading to
The municipalities announced the pilot project on Thursday.
Council also approved new MRC committee members, and the election spending report for warden candidates.
Hydro-Québec said its expects power will be restored to most homes by midnight Mar. 12.
At the February MRC Pontiac council of mayors meeting, the council approved provisions for bad debt in anticipation of several business loans the MRC gave out during the pandemic not being paid back. This came as a recommendation from the
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