Otter Lake welcomes town’s first baby of 150th year
May 1, 2026
Two-month-old Ivy Theresa Helmer and mom Kiesha Brisebois received a gift basket full of goodies.
Two-month-old Ivy Theresa Helmer and mom Kiesha Brisebois received a gift basket full of goodies.
After waiting 45 minutes for an ambulance, a Thorne resident says first responders are needed more than ever.
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.
On Saturday afternoon, the Ottawa Valley chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) held a vernissage at Café 349 in Shawville featuring art
Council also approved new MRC committee members, and the election spending report for warden candidates.
Otter Lake council voted at its Feb. 10 council meeting to appoint longtime firefighter Ronnie Vadneau to the position of fire chief, replacing Denis Chaussé.
Hydro-Québec said its expects power will be restored to most homes by midnight Mar. 12.
The RA grounds in Otter Lake were busy over the weekend as the municipality’s 150th anniversary committee hosted its winter carnival, in spite of the
Otter Lake’s chapter of the Native Alliance of Quebec hosted over 190 fishermen on Saturday in the group’s second annual bass tournament in support of
On Feb. 19, around a dozen seniors and representatives of several community organizations gathered at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Fort-Coulonge for the first
Two-month-old Ivy Theresa Helmer and mom Kiesha Brisebois received a gift basket full of goodies.
After waiting 45 minutes for an ambulance, a Thorne resident says first responders are needed more than ever.
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.
On Saturday afternoon, the Ottawa Valley chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) held a vernissage at Café 349 in Shawville featuring art that was inspired by the Pontiac wilderness along the Dumoine River. John McDonnell, the director
Council also approved new MRC committee members, and the election spending report for warden candidates.
Otter Lake council voted at its Feb. 10 council meeting to appoint longtime firefighter Ronnie Vadneau to the position of fire chief, replacing Denis Chaussé. Vadneau has served on the Otter Lake Fire Department for 34 years. He spent
Hydro-Québec said its expects power will be restored to most homes by midnight Mar. 12.
The RA grounds in Otter Lake were busy over the weekend as the municipality’s 150th anniversary committee hosted its winter carnival, in spite of the rainy weather. The weekend kicked off on Friday night with a talent show that packed
Otter Lake’s chapter of the Native Alliance of Quebec hosted over 190 fishermen on Saturday in the group’s second annual bass tournament in support of food bank Bouffe Pontiac. Organizer Chuck Burke said the event featured expanded divisions this year
On Feb. 19, around a dozen seniors and representatives of several community organizations gathered at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Fort-Coulonge for the first of several public consultations on challenges facing seniors in the community. MRC economic development officer
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