Cottage Community Living
Whether it is lending a missing tool or providing a helping hand, stopping by for a chat or sharing a joke on the dock, our wonderful BBR neighbours greatly add to the enjoyment of our cottage experience. And after such a challenging year of social distancing, it is wonderful to finally reconnect. A special thank…
Recommended Safety and injury prevention information site
Summer is the busiest time of the year for the trauma centres – what’s important to note is that all injuries are preventable. This website has good information on a variety of topic including on boating safety (children driving electric boats, licenses), helmet safety (adults should be wearing them too!), and swimming safety might be…
E-Transfers needing 6 letter answers
It has come to our attentions that some banks require a 6 letter answer for E-Transfers. As per the instruction, the payment via e-transfer for the Association membership fees can be paid electronically through e-transfer which will be handled by our treasurer. The payment should be made to: BBR Association, Email Address: bbrlakes18@gmail.com. In this case, we…
BBR executives meeting the mayor of La Peche in early September
The BBR executive is planning to meet Mayor Guillaume Lamoureux on September 7th to discuss a number fo conserns, (roads, security, dumping etc.) if there are specific topics you feel should be raised, please let us know. by posting a comment.
New Emergency Panels…growing pain
Unfortunatlely one of the cottagers had to call 9-1-1 the morning of the AGM, When the Operator was given the location on the Emergency panel, he responded he had no idea of the location on the panel meant. The authorities and the municipality were alerted on this system failure. The incident is being investigated. The…
New Executive for 2019-2021
Given that 2019 is an election year for our association, we are pleased to introduce you to your new BBR Association Executive members. President: Gilles Morin Vice-president: Konrad von Finckenstein Secretary: Melissa Aitken Treasurer: Micheline Lapointe Administrator (communications): François Leclerc Administrator (roads): Jean-Louis Breton Administrator (environment): Mimi/Paul Yurack Administrator (sécurity): Ellen McKenna
2019 AGM and Picnic
This is a reminder that our annual general meeting (AGM) will be held on 20th July at 1 PM at the Morin’s cottage on Ruthledge lake (9429 chemin du Lac-des-Loups) followed by the annual picnic at 5 PM. As always your family and friends are all welcomed to join us for the meal. The Association…
New Emergency Location Point Panels
For your information, the MRC has installed emergency location point panels on chemin Lionel-Beausoleil and chemin du Lac-des-Loups. Each of these panels has a unique number which serves as a reference point to better identify your position when calling 911. Please note that Chemin Gérard-Joanisse is located between panels no. 82-200 and 82-201.
Are you planning to rent your cottage?
If you are planning to rent your cottage for short term rentals (less than 31 days) it is important to know that you must comply with the Quebec « Regulation respecting tourist accommodation establishments » which can be found at: http://legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/ShowDoc/cr/E-14.2,%20r.%201 Also, please note that the Municipality of LaPêche is currently working on a project to regulate…
Septic Tanks – June 1st
With spring comes a reminder to empty your septic tanks if it’s been two or more years. By law, it is required every four years. If you are uncertain of the status of your tank, please consider having it inspected to ensure that it is not adversely affecting our lakes. For local services, some members…