COMMUNITY RELEASE

Chief Gray has Positive Discussion with Premier Higgs

The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government would like to notify community members that on July 10, 2020 Chief Gray received a phone call from Premier Higgs in regards to access to New Brunswick.

Through this conversation there were potential solutions to the current border issue proposed that might pose significantly positive results for Listuguj and the surrounding communities.

Chief Gray also received support from other Ministers of NB, who are supporting the inclusion of Listuguj within the “Atlantic bubble” and more details will be available as soon as possible.

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For more information, please contact:

Hilary Barnaby, Acting Communications Manager

hilary.barnaby@listuguj.ca

The contract for the JC Van Horne Bridge paving project has been awarded to Dexter Construction Company Ltd. This is the first phase of the JC Van Horne Bridge rehabilitation project. The project phases include asphalt rehabilitation, lateral bracing and program of work.

Community members can expect traffic delays on the bridge once the work has begun. A single lane will be closed with alternating traffic from Monday, July 20, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. to Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.

These closures will not impact cyclists or pedestrians; one sidewalk will remain open at all times. The schedule may change depending on weather conditions.

The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government is announcing additional changes to our COVID-19 response.  As of Friday, June 26, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. people returning to Listuguj are no longer required to self-isolate for 14 days, unless they are exhibiting signs of COVID-19 or have recently traveled across international borders. People returning from international travel will have to self-isolate for 14 days upon their day of return. This new measure will be monitored and amended if conditions change.

The SOPFEU fire danger index has reduced to a safer level to allow for fireworks. As a result, we will be hosting the Migwite’tm fireworks this evening, June 25, 2020, at 9:45 p.m. at Moffat’s Landing. 

We would like to give a big thank you to the Restigouche Drive-Thru, Listuguj Public Security, Community Social Services, and Natural Resources for their generous donations to the fireworks for Migwite’tm 2020.

We are encouraging everyone to watch the fireworks from your home or from your vehicle at the wharf, Casino 88, the Education Complex or Moffat’s Landing. If you need to arrive on foot at Moffat’s Landing, please wear a mask, with the exception of children under the age of two or people who have difficulty breathing. We are encouraging all families to social distance and stay in your bubbles.

As the current coronavirus situation continues to evolve, we’re excited to announce that Listuguj will begin easing restrictions Friday, June 26, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. At this time, the state […]