Environment
Chemin de la Chute closed north of the Terry-Fox bridge in Mansfield
The municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract issued a press release yesterday (May 1) about major issues with the culvert near 800 chemin de la Chute. “Presently the water from the march is flowing over the municipal road and the flow of water has affected the roadway dangerously,” the statement reads. “The situation requires us to close the […]
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State of Emergency declared in Fort-Coulonge
The Municipality of Fort-Coulonge has declared a state of emergency due to the rapid increase in water levels along the Ottawa river. Fort-Coulonge Mayor Christine Francoeur told CHIP 101.9 that the water filtration facility’s pumps are currently working, but the pumps may not be able to continue stabilizing the water’s level through excessive use. However, […]
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Chemin Thomas-Lefebvre closed completely from #175 to 181
The situation on chemin Thomas-Lefebvre is now too dangerous according to the Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract, which has decided to completely close the road between addresses 175 and 181, including to local traffic. This was announced this morning (April 28), by Mayor Sandra Armstrong. “So, yes for chemin Thomas-Lefebvre, you knew that we had it closed […]
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SOPFEU rep discusses spring fire prevention
With the melting snow and warmer weather comes the time for spring yard cleaning and brush fires. CHIP 101.9 spoke with Melanie Morin, a communication and prevention specialist with the provincial forest fire fighting service SOPFEU to discuss the dangers of spring fires. She explained that while it might be counterintuitive, spring is period with […]
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Mansfield flood situation update: “People are asked not to remove anything,” asks the council.
Like every day, the Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract has been monitoring the flooding situation. The situation is still worrying in several places. “Please do not use the affected roads to go and confirm the situation. This is unsafe, may damage affected properties and increases the stress on those affected. If you find yourself in immediate danger, […]
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Spring floods 2023: Rain over the weekend could raise levels in spots
In the most recent update from the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board, released on April 20 at 4:47 p.m., the board states that levels and flows on the Ottawa River are expected to increase gradually and stabilize over the weekend. However, rain forecasted for the weekend may add to levels in certain areas. “From Chats […]
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2023 Floods : Thomas Lefebvre Road partially closed to traffic
The Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract issued an update regarding Thomas Lefebvre Road. According to municipal officials, despite a good part of the road being submerged and closed to traffic, both ends of Thomas Lefebvre Road are open. Piles of sand and sandbags were distributed in various sectors of the municipality to help residents obtain sandbags. Few […]
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2023 Floods : Preventative measures only for now in Fort-Coulonge
The Municipality of the Village of Fort-Coulonge has released issued an update regarding the flooding situation. According to municipal officials, flood management in Fort-Coulonge is currently in prevention mode, despite its neighbouring municipality, Mansfield, having declared a state of emergency. Right now, the parc Centenaire is closed.
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Floods along the Coulonge River; Municipality of Mansfield in surveillance mode
The Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract has already seen multiple municipal sectors affected by spring flooding caused by the Coulonge River. The Mansfield emergency services continue to surveil the situation closely, inspecting the roads nearest the current floods and its different waterways. Despite the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board projecting this spring’s highest water levels to be […]
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Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board newest update predicts water levels to continue to rise until stabilizing near major flood thresholds
The Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board released an update on its projected water levels of the Ottawa River this afternoon (April 18, around 5 p.m.). According to the Commission, water levels are expected to continue to rise today and tomorrow and then stabilize at levels near the major flood thresholds. “Water levels and flows on […]
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