The LMG Public Works wants to remind our community members that Residential Garbage Pickup is scheduled for Thursdays only from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
*Reminder* There will be no Garbage pickup except for Thursdays.
For your convenience, the Community Transfer site is available during regular business hours from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
On behalf of Public Works, they would like to thank everyone in advance for their understanding and cooperation.
An important notice that as of October 1st, 2021, there is a new toll-free legal service for victims of sexual and domestic violence in the province of Quebec. Those in need can receive up to 4 hrs of free legal counseling.
This free service is called “Rebâtir” (rebuild). For now, the Web site is only in French but can be translated by going to the bottom of the page and click to translate.
The toll number 1-833-732-2847 or E-mail: projet@rebatir.ca
Services are offered from 8:30 to 4:30 pm – Monday to Friday
The Haven House will post further information as it becomes available
Monday, October 4, 2021
Listuguj Unified Command has been notified by Quebec Public Health of one (1) confirmed case of COVID-19 within the community.
The affected individual is in isolation, and contact tracing is underway. We ask community members to join us in our thoughts and wishes for a speedy recovery to those affected.
The total number of active cases is 4. The total number of cases confirmed within the community since September 8, 2021, is now 48
Listuguj remains in Alert Level 2 (Yellow).
We ask that community members continue to follow public health guidelines (masks, handwashing, sanitizing & social distancing).
Wela’lieg
October 3, 2021.
Staff & Visitors, please be advised, due to the sustained rainfall throughout the weekend. The Administration Building parking lot will not be available until Tuesday, October 5.
Access into the building will be through the main doors only. Parking overflow is available at the LMDC (Listuguj Mi’gmaq Development Centre, LED (Education Complex), and the Veteran’s Lodge.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and we thank everyone for their understanding.
Wela’lieg
On Thursday morning September 30th, LMG, through the Director of Public Security. was notified by the LFD Fire Chief that two Northern Bottlenose whales had approached the shore and were in about 3 feet of water. This was about 2 kilometres west of the bridge. At that time, they were stuck in the mud. The LPD responded and were able to dislodge the whales.
The whales then swam to the middle of the river. Unfortunately, it was later discovered, in the early evening, that they became beached further upriver, at the area commonly known as Adam Shore.
Through Natural Resources, DFO became involved to help assist with a mammal in distress. They contacted the Emergency Network of Marine Mammals. As assessment was made with the assistance of the LMG Rangers, however, one of the whales had already passed away. MARS (Marine Animal Rescue Society in Nova Scotia) was immediately contacted and a team of 6 individuals was dispatched. They arrived early Friday morning October 1st. At daybreak, it was seen that the second whale was gone. Throughout the entire morning, a search was conducted. It was concluded that the second whale had returned to deeper ocean waters.
A number of community members and LMG staff participated in the attempted rescue of the whales. Chief Gray expressed his thanks that so many individuals came together to help these stranded whales and for those who performed ceremonies, put down tobacco, and offered prayers to mark the passing of the whale.
COVID-19 Update: Friday, October 1, 2021:
Listuguj Unified Command is pleased to report since our previous update on Thursday, September 23 there have been no new confirmed cases within the community of Listuguj.
The total number of active cases is now 3 (three) The total number of cases confirmed within the community since September 8, 2021, remains at 47.
Listuguj remains in Alert Level 2 (Yellow).
While we see continue to see improvements in our case numbers, we still stress the importance that community members continue to follow public health guidelines (masks, handwashing, sanitizing & social distancing).
Wela’lieg
Community Notice: Out of habitat Whales to be monitored
Please be advised that the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) may be present in the community to monitor the whales stranded in the Restigouche River.
The species of whale is out of its natural habitat and can potentially get stranded again.
This is a second notice to apply for the Rapid Housing program that allows for community members in a vulnerable situation to access new affordable housing units.
Please fill out the application by Thursday, October 7th, 2021.
Housing Units will be given to applicants who fit the program’s criteria fixed by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and the Listuguj Housing Policy. Please note that filling out an application does not guaranty a unit. Sending a letter to Chief and Council will provide NO further impact or influence on the applicant’s priority. Selection is made by the RHI committee.
Main Selection Criteria:
If you’ve already filled out the form during the first call-out and that your situation remains the same, you do not need to fill out another form. All applicants with a completed application will be given equal consideration by the RHI committee. If your situation has changed, please contact Jennifer Jerome at Natural Resources Building (418-788-3022)
For more information or to submit a completed application, contact Jennifer Jerome at the Natural Resources Building 418-788-3022
The LMG Administrative Building will be closing at 12:30 p.m. today due to parking lot re-asphalting.
We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause.
