Association des Lacs BBR* BBR* Lake Association

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…

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.

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…

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…

In the past few years, there have been issues with beaver dams at the end of Lac Ruthledge, which cause level of the lake to rise.  They have been a nuisance and we have occasionally gone to clear some of the wood away to lower the level of the lake.  We will be contacting the Quebec Ministry of…

As with other years, the MRC des Collines de l’Outaouais, along with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Wildlife (Quebec) are providing our members with free tree saplings.  An email will go out with the date and location to collect the trees, but this year, it will be first come, first serve.  Please be considerate taking the trees as many residents didn’t…

It’s been a long winter, but the sun is finally starting to shine again.  In no time the water in our lakes will warm up and we’ll be enjoying paddling around them or splashing around in them with our families.  While this year is not a testing year, it’s good to know that the quality of our…

Given the remote location of our BBR lakes, time can be our worst enemy while waiting for the arrival of Paramedics in certain critical emergency situations. Accordingly, the BBR Association is offering a CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and basic First Aid course to our residents. The course is 4 hours duration with no certification (no exam)…

Another beautiful cottage season is upon us and the Executive would like to see everyone enjoy the summer safe and sound. Remember, if you do notice or see anything unusual, call the police. Don’t take matters into your own hands. A few reminders Please respect fire safety level, bans and guidance, you can find the status…

The current period for annual membership and road maintenance* fees is from 1st July to 30 June.  Effective 1st January 2020, our annual membership and road maintenance* fees will be on a calendar based period from 1st January to 31 December.  Accordingly, there will be a transition period from 1st July 2019 to 31 December…