Listuguj First Nation Air Quality Monitoring

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The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government Emergency Management Team is pleased to announce our participation in the Forest Fire Smoke ‘Skweda’ Project. This trial project was developed by the Grand Conseil de la Nation Waban-Aki (GCNWA), located in Wôlinak, Quebec. The project aims to improve community preparedness for fire smoke events.

Forest fire season creates smoke plumes that could affect our community and the health of our population. The objective of the project is to install sensors to monitor community air quality, as well as develop risk mitigation strategies and identify decision-making tools to increase the level of community resilience to these events.

Paul-Emile Auger, Emergency Management Specialist – Technical Services with the GCNWA, along with his team were in Listuguj on August 13, 2020 to work with our Public Works team to install the first of two air quality monitors. These devices will allow the Emergency Management team to obtain air quality data in real-time and implement effective measures for fire smoke emergency management.

Photo taken at LMG Public Works garage. Pictured left to right:
Anne Belanger, GCNWA; Catherine McDonald, GCNWA; Colleen LaBillois, LMG; Paul-Emile Auger, GCNWA; Joshua (Saucy) Isaac, LMG; Bruce Fitzgerald, LMG

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.

Call for Tenders – Caplin Road Drainage Design

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The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government has released a call for tenders for the Caplin Road drainage project.  All offers must be submitted no later than 10:00 a.m. (Atlantic time) on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019.  All documents can be found by clicking the following link: http://www.seao.ca/OpportunityPublication/avisconsultes.aspx?Itemid=4aa78060-9117-43e6-bb71-ced39d979808

 

Help Prevent Sewer Backups

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The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government would like to advise the General Public to refrain from flushing disposable wipes which include the cottonelle wipes, rags, and any other fabric type product in your toilet. 

These products do not break down in the system and as a result it will clog up your sanitary/wastewater pipes, causing unpleasant sewer backups in your residence. 

This type of damage is rarely covered by the insurance companies, and these actions also cause serious malfunctions in the Sewage Lift Stations consequently creating a significant expense to the Homeowner and the LMG. 

Your cooperation on this potentially serious issue would be greatly appreciated.

 

 

Jody Mitchell

Director of Capital & Infrastructure