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A Fort-Coulonge man was arrested and could be facing drug and weapons charges after police raided a home on rue Colton in Fort-Coulonge early this morning (March 13). In a statement, police wrote that they began the investigation following a tip from the public. The man, 26, was arrested and released with a promise to […]

The non-profit organization Écoute Agricole marked its 10th anniversary last month, celebrating their contributions to the agricultural community of western Quebec. Staff celebrated the milestone at its annual fundraising gala, which brought in a staggering $114,000. President Caroline Alary explained that the organization offers frontline mental health services to farmers and agricultural workers. Clients either […]

The Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Council 7221 of Monseigneur Pilon Assembly invite you to their traditional walleye dinner on Saturday, March 29th at 5:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Fort-Coulonge. This invitation is extended to the entire community. Pierre Bourrassa, loyal navigator of the 4th degree of the Knights of Columbus […]

Last week, the Sûreté du Québec asked for the public’s help in finding a man from the Gatineau Valley who has been missing since December. Peter Miness (who goes by Junior), 48, of Kazabazua, was last seen on December 4 in Kaz, travelling on foot. Police say he could be wearing camouflage cargo pants or […]

The CLSC Pontiac Foundation will be hosting celebrated singer Sylvain Beauchamp at the Pontiac Conference Centre in Fort-Coulonge in the coming weeks as a fundraiser for the organization. Foundation President Anne Amyotte, along with Beauchamp himself, stopped by CHIP 101.9’s studios to discuss the upcoming spectacle, which will take place on Saturday April 5, with […]

On March 3, around 30 people attended a second public consultation regarding a plan to rezone a section of residential land to allow a block of four six-unit apartment buildings (site plan available here) in Shawville along chemin John-Dale near the intersection with West Street. Representatives of the developers, Maisons PAJ, were on hand to […]

The owner of Esprit Whitewater in Davidson is selling off the rafting portion of his business to two former river guides in order to refocus his energies on new challenges. Jim Coffey has been at the helm of Esprit since 1992 and over the years has added many offerings beyond whitewater rafting, from canoe trips […]

The village of Portage-du-Fort will be alive with music and festivities on March 15 for a St. Paddy’s day party. The event, which will begin at 3 p.m. at the Municipal Hall, located at 22 rue de l’Église, promises a high-energy atmosphere with live music, drinks and food. One of the event’s organizers, Erin Davis, […]

There’s some good news for clients of the Pontiac Chiropractic Clinic, as Dr. Isabelle Gagnon has announced that her Mansfield location has now reopened to the public. Gagnon explained that clinic had to close temporarily last October following major water damage from a flood. The Mansfield clinic remained closed for four months, and their patients […]

As part of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, regional health authority CISSSO is inviting the public to get screened. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in Quebec. Yet, early detection can considerably reduce the risk of death by enabling the disease to be detected before the first symptoms appear. Diagnosed at an […]