Here you’ll find the latest community announcements and updates. Residents and visitors will find important information about upcoming Council meetings, community events and public consultations. These notices are an important tool for keeping the community informed of important developments, service changes and opportunities for public involvement.
MUNICIPALITY OF SHEENBORO
The municipal office’s phone lines have suffered a disruption and are currently out of service. We apologize for the inconvenience; please contact the administration by email at admin.sheenboro@mrcpontiac.qc.ca. A reminder: in case of emergency, call 911.
June 23, 2025
Important Notice: Please Reduce Water Consumption
Due to an equipment malfunction at our municipal water system, we are asking all residents of the village of Chapeau to reduce water usage immediately to help maintain adequate supply for essential needs.
Please:
- Do not water lawn and or garden.
- Do not wash vehicles or driveways.
- Delay non-essential use of water (laundry, dishwashing, etc.).
- No sprinklers, filling pools, etc.
Until further notice.
This outage is temporary and is being currently repaired. We appreciate your cooperation and will provide updates as repairs progress. Thank you for helping us conserve water during this time.
For further information, please contact 819-689-2266
Over the past few weeks, the municipality of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, in collaboration with the MRC Pontiac and the Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation, thanks to the Fonds régions et ruralité’s Soutien à la compétence de développement local et régional des MRC component, has invited its citizens to submit community project ideas for funding ranging from $2,000 to $20,000. Eligible projects fall into one or more of the following categories: tourism, culture, economic growth, agriculture, socio-community or environment. We received a total of 15 projects submitted by the community! All submitted projects have been evaluated and selected by a committee of volunteers, and a public vote to select the winning project.
Following the public vote, we are delighted to announce the winning project:
A generator for the Harrington Community Centre. The installation of a generator in this location will ensure the continuation of services and activities during future power outages 
and may serve as a central location in the event of an emergency situation.
Thank you to everyone who submitted project ideas and for all those that voted! Your participation will go along way in the development of this and future community projects.
L’Isle-aux-Allumettes
April 29, 2025
Subject: Rising waters along the Ottawa River
Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board – Monday April 28, 2025
Levels are expected to peak starting Wednesday-Thursday between Lake Coulonge and Lake Deschenes and starting Friday-Saturday from Gatineau down to the Montreal Region. Uncertain weather factors play into estimating peak levels. On April 28 peak level estimates are: Pembroke (113.05 m), Lac Coulonge (108.35 m), Chats Lake (75.40 m), Lake Deschenes (60.00 m), Gatineau -Hull marina (44.00 m) and Thurso (42.60 m).
At this time, we do not want to cause alarm, as the river remains at a level expected to have only minimal impact in certain areas. However, we strongly encourage all residents who may have been affected by river levels in the past to take appropriate precautions. We will continue to monitor levels and inform the public if the situation becomes more serious.
Portion of certain private roads are currently CLOSED and impassable. We ask to respect the signs and not travel down any roads when not necessary. Should your road become inaccessible, please contact the Municipal Office ASAP. Residents are advised that emergency vehicles will not be able to access roads that are closed due to flooding.
Sandbags and sand are available for residents in need at the Municipal Garage at Demers Centre at 450 chemin du Rang 5 for residents of the municipality of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes.
We ask to be respectful of everyone’s needs and requests and only take sandbags if your main dwelling is in imminent danger.
For up-to-date Ottawa river level forecasts, please consult https://ottawariver.ca/
For further information, please contact the Municipal Office 819-689-2266.
ITS A COMMUNITY BRAINSTORM!
The municipality of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, in collaboration with the MRC Pontiac and the Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation, through the Regions and Rurality Fund, invites its citizens to submit project ideas for funding ranging between $2000 to $20,000. Eligible projects should fit into one or more of the following categories: tourism, culture, economic growth, agriculture, socio-community, or environment. Projects must be located within L’Isle-aux-Allumettes. Once submitted, all projects will be evaluated and narrowed down by a volunteer committee before being put to a public vote to select the winning project.
You can submit your project ideas until April 3rd.
The winning project(s) will be announced in May 2025!
To submit your project click here
The Sheenboro Municipal Offices will be closed form December 23rd to Jan 3rd and will return to our regular office hours on January 6th 2025.
Please note that the municipal office will be closed to the public starting Monday, December 23, 2024, and will remain closed until Friday, January 3, 2025, inclusive.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Municipality of Waltham!
As we celebrate this special time of year, let’s remember to look out for one another. Make sure to call a friend or family member for a safe ride home—because as we head into 2025, we want everyone to arrive alive!
Warm wishes,
The Sheenboro Municipal office will be closed:
- From the 18th to the 20th of November 2024 inclusively
- Returns to regular hours Monday, November 25th 2024
L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, [2024-09-24] — The Municipality of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes and the Municipality of Chichester are aware of the concerns raised by residents following the recent increase in property evaluations. As part of our ongoing commitment to transparency and supporting our community, both Municipal Councils are committed to minimize the financial impact on property owners.
In the latest triennial assessment roll (2025-2026-2027), several residents will see significant increases in their property values. While this reflects the growing desirability and development of our region, we understand the concerns over potential tax burdens that may be associated with these new assessments. The Municipalities are dedicated to ensuring that these assessment changes do not lead to unmanageable tax rates for our residents.
To ensure this, the Municipal Councils are announcing their commitment to reduce the tax mill rate in the upcoming budgets, for the 2025 fiscal year. This reduction is aimed at offsetting the increased property evaluations, ensuring that residents will not experience undue financial strain. In addition to adjusting the mill rates, the Mayors and Councils are also exploring other potential measures to further mitigate the impact of these evaluations.
Further details regarding the new tax mill rate and other possible measures will be discussed in the coming weeks and adopted at the Municipal Budget Meetings which are scheduled for December. We encourage all residents to verify their new assessment values and to inquire about the impact it may have on their municipal taxes. For questions or further information, please contact the Municipal Office at 819-689-2266.
Thank you for your continued support.
Alicia Jones
ajones@mrcpontiac.qc.ca
Director General
L’Isle-aux-Allumettes and Chichester
Municipal officials from L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, Chichester, Sheenboro, Waltham, Mansfield-Pontefract, and the MRC Pontiac, along with Pontiac MNA André Fortin, met with representatives from Hydro-Québec to discuss the power outages that occurred in June.
Hydro-Québec presented the suspected causes of the outages: bad weather (storm cells), vegetation, and the temporary synchronization with the Quebec grid during this period.
The municipal representatives expressed concerns regarding several issues: the dissemination of incorrect and inadequate information about the duration of outages, the unsatisfactory response time to these outages, and the ongoing instability of the network in the Upper Pontiac area, especially when synchronized with the Quebec grid.
The discussion identified several areas for improvement, and possible solutions were reviewed.
A follow-up meeting to discuss Hydro-Québec’s progress has been scheduled for fall 2024.
For any concerns or questions, please contact your representative, mayor or municipal office.
