Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government Declares State of Emergency

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Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government Declares State of Emergency

 

April 6, 2020 – Chief and Council of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government have declared a State of Emergency due to the coronavirus global pandemic (COVID-19). This is a preventative measure our government has activated to enhance our response effort to prevent, reduce and mitigate the spread of the virus to our residents.

This decision was made to protect all community members, especially our most vulnerable: elders, children, and residents with underlying health conditions.

Chief and Council remain committed to the health and safety of our residents. To date, there are no presumed or confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Listuguj. This demonstrates that our strategy thus far has been successful. These additional measures come as a result of the new reality that confirmed cases of COVID-19 exist in surrounding areas.

As a result we will be implementing the following within the next couple of days:

  • Security checkpoints will be established at the bridge intersection and the intersection at the Highway 132 and Riverside West;
  • Entry points at Dundee and Caplin Road will be temporarily closed; and
  • Non-essential travelers will be denied access to the community until further notice.

 

Listuguj Police Department Update

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In an effort to further protect Listugujewaq from potential exposure to Covid-19, the Listuguj Police Department will conduct operations with intercepting of vehicles that are not from the community. Drivers will be turned away if their business in Listuguj is non essential.

Please stay home as much as possible as this is the safest way to protect yourself, your family and the community.

JC Van Horne Bridge Closed

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Due to poor visibility, the ministère des Transports du Québec will be closing the JC Van Horne bridge at approximately 5:30 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time on March 13th, 2020. Please stay tuned for updates on when the bridge will reopen.

Public Security Announcement

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*** Winter Storm Warning***

The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government would like to remind the community that an impending significant snow storm is forecasted for today into tomorrow. Heavy snowfall amount with high winds will diminish visibility that may lead to road closures for travelers.  It is inadvisable for lengthy road travel at this time.

Weather media outlets have issued Winter Storm Warnings for Friday.

LMG would like to remind community members that during periods of heavy snowfall and high winds to minimize pedestrian traffic as Public Works vehicles will be circulating to keep public roadways opened. Also, please remember to park motor vehicles off the roadway.

Make sure provisions such as food and water are available in the event of a power outage. For families with elders and vulnerable persons, please monitor closely and contact the Listuguj Police Department for any emergencies.

Please bring in your pets as they will be vulnerable to the climate and secure movable articles on your property in anticipation of high winds.

Please do not throw snow onto the public roadways or private property.

Flood Warning

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Community Announcement:

We will be expecting approximately 60 mm of rain over the weekend.  Capital & Infrastructure have been working to remove the water from our pump stations to make room for this significant rainfall.  They will continue to monitor the water levels in the community over the weekend.

The LMG is asking community members who experience flooding in their basements due to rising waters to please call (418) 788-2215.

This number will be in use starting tomorrow morning, April 19th, 2019.  If you experience flooding this evening, please contact the Listuguj Police Department at (418) 788-2334.

Securing Personal Property

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The Listuguj Police Department is asking the community members of Listuguj and the surrounding areas to be sure to secure their property during periods of night fall, such as locking shed doors, tools in the yard that may be visible from the roadway, snowmobiles & ATV’s (be sure to remove keys) and to ensure your doors are locked on your vehicles.

This message is pre-emptive preparation in nature, for the increased pedestrian traffic that will be approaching as the weather becomes warmer.

Freezing Pipes Update

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We would like to retract our previous statement that community members are experiencing flooding. The issues are actually due to frozen pipes. This was a communication error and we apologize.

Please remember to keep your faucets running a little to help prevent freezing.

Natural Resources will be closed until noon today due to issues with the pipes. It is being worked on as best as possible. Updates will be provided as they happen.

For anyone experiencing frozen pipes, please call the Band Office, 418-788-2136, and speak to the receptionist. They will transfer you to the designated individual.

Search Warrants Result in Seizure and Arrests

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LISTUGUJ POLICE DEPARTMENT

 

Search Warrants Result in Seizure and Arrests

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

On Thursday, February 28th, 2019, at approximately 1:30 hrs, the Listuguj Police Department enforced the Listuguj Cannabis Law by executing multiple search warrants within the Mi’gmaq territory of Listuguj.  The Riverside Casino and two residences in Listuguj were subject to investigation for offences under the Cannabis Act.  During the course of the operation, police have seized large quantities of cannabis bud, cannabis plants, cannabis concentrates known as shatter, cannabis infused edibles, cbd oil, cannabis accessories, hashish and currency.

Two (2) Listuguj residents have been charged with multiple offences under the Cannabis Act, the Criminal Code of Canada as well as the Controlled Drug and Substances Act.

The investigation is ongoing at this time and may involve additional persons being charged under the Cannabis Act.

The Listuguj Police Department want to remind the community of Listuguj that all sales of cannabis, in any form within the territory is illegal.  Any information obtained concerning the illegal sale of cannabis will be investigated thoroughly.

 

 

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Chief of Police

Listuguj Police Department

(418)788-2334

 

Click here to view official LPD media release – 2019-02-28

Public Service Announcement – Winter Storm Watch

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Winter storm watch in effect for:

  • New-Richmond – Bonaventure area
  • Restigouche – Carleton area

 

30 to 60 centimetres and blowing snow are expected Sunday.

An intense winter storm will move across New England Sunday, then the Gulf of St. Lawrence on Monday. It will especially affect the Gaspé Peninsula, bringing significant snowfall amounts and generating very strong to high northeast winds that will cause widespread blowing snow. The storm is expected to begin Sunday morning and continue through Tuesday.

Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery.

Winter storm watches are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather are expected to occur together.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

 

For anyone travelling by snow mobile:

If anyone anyone plans to go out alone, they should notify someone where they plan on going and when they are expected to return.

We strongly suggest that you bring a back pack containing the following items:

  • compact collapsible shovel (if possible)
  • emergency blanket
  • water bottles
  • protein bars
  • first aid kit
  • hand and feet warmer pads
  • extra drive belt for snowmobile (as they have the tendency to break unexpectedly)

Exercise common sense and caution when alone.  If you are an inexperienced rider, please don’t go venturing out into the unknown by yourself.