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Here too in mass...but there is a threat of Sunday being nice...may take the day off and ride my bike in the AM and mow lawns in the afternoon

Here in Southern Maine also.

It's another rainy Saturday here 🌧️

A group of us were at Grand Nature in the Gaspe last Thursday night, the owner was struggling 3 days before the official opening to find enough staff. I realize it is a different type of place and geographical location then Repos. However finding good workers to come and stay for multiday shifts, or drive in on remote roads is a huge challenge. There is certianly not the bike traffic in the summer saddlebagging to create the business sleds do in the winter.

I can't express enough how much I miss the trails from 30 years ago...when you could spend a day riding anywhere 250 miles away and find a place with a full staff ready to cheerfully do or get you anything you needed...and they really cared...a time when we all made a lot of friends...many people sent out Christmas cards...and everyone had plenty of help...driving North and hitting the trails felt like going home for the holidays...it made Quebec my favorite destination...and most of all that was the norm...not the exception...it was the very best hospitality on the planet

Wow, is this the 3rd or forth team in there… it’s a great spot… something must be tough there to keep changing management .., and it’s one of the most strategic locations and very important to trail infrastructure… hope they make some good improvements.. it will be interesting to see what happens…

📣 New management at Pourvoirie du Lac du Repos! 🏕️ Dear customers, We are pleased to announce the arrival of new management at Pourvoirie du Lac du Repos! 🔨 In order to improve our facilities and offer you an even more memorable experience, the outfitter will be closed for the 2025 summer season to undergo major renovations. ✅ However, we want to reassure you that all reservations already made will be honored. We thank you for your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to a renewed environment that will meet your expectations! Stay tuned... the best is yet to come! 🙌 The new management team Pourvoirie du Lac du Repos

The Coroner's Office confirms that the four people who lost their lives in the June 20 helicopter crash on the North Shore of Lake Watshishou have been formally identified. They are : Sébastien De Lutio, 50, from Lac-Beauport, Olivier Blouin, 25, from Pont-Rouge, Sébastien Groulx, 50, from Longueuil, Claire Tripp, 78, from the state of Maine, USA, the patient who was being cared for by Airmedic, the company's subsidiary. Airmedic pays tribute to the victims

Wishing them all the best ! Strategic stop. Hope Eric can keep the gas nozzle from freezing.🙂

Very nice to see new blood and passion still coming into the game...rather than another go around or closure...they will do well there

Hello dear customers, We are the new owners of Relais Onatchiway, Julie and Eric, and we look forward to meeting you 😀On Friday, June 27, we will host a friendly happy hour to introduce ourselves. We will be open starting Saturday, June 28. We are turning the page on the past and starting a new chapter with you to embark on a new adventure and enjoy wonderful moments together. We ask that you be respectful in your comments and remarks, as NO hurtful or disrespectful comments will be tolerated. We will gradually begin our services in order to be ready for the winter season. We look forward to meeting you. Thank you all and we look forward to seeing you 🤩 Julie & Eric

Snowmobile Trail Map 2025 v17.0 https://sites.google.com/site/scdiscdi/cartesgps/sentiersmotoneige?fbclid=IwAR26mRLqrXnz3XVBmAyKceoN8-0duy9jH3XT0Zr04hn84U6p4sZ2jc0wzlA_aem_AT858yFdd1VzoBRPJwdtKROOMmtmdTqEBMYRjxCpr1vW9jECIIzfurs8bzEORxE5eQU

I purchased my permit last season through the Murdochville club, will again this season. I believe it it is very important to support these more remote clubs.

Lets hope so But I do recall an earlier post saying the delay was not monetary as someone or group had apparently offered but that it was tied up in red tape. Maybe money needed to grease some hands? I can't imagine that ever happening though.

Maybe just Maybe!!!!!🙏🤞🤞

Update: Official Statement – Airmedic – Montreal, June 25 – 10:00 p.m. (EDT) It is with great sadness that we received the news today from the Sûreté du Québec confirming that the two crew members who were still missing, as well as the patient, were found in Lake Watshishou by divers deployed to the site. The helicopter was also found, bringing the search operations to a close. This confirmation has stirred up emotions among our teams. A moment of reflection is beginning for the entire Airmedic family. We will take the time to pay tribute to them and honor their commitment. They lost their lives while trying to save others—an act that embodies their passion, their vision, and the meaning they gave to their profession. Additional details will be released in the coming days. Our thoughts are with the families, loved ones, and colleagues affected by this loss, as well as the family of our patient, to whom we extend our deepest condolences. The memory of all those who have passed away will remain with our organization. In their memory, we continue to support each other with the same solidarity that unites us. The formal identification of the victims will be communicated by the Coroner's Office, in accordance with current procedures and with the consent of the families.

560 mile ride… that’s a serious loop

Update: Official Statement - Airmedic - Montreal, June 23rd - 11:45pm ET It is with great sadness that we have learned that, around 7 p.m. tonight, divers from the Sûreté du Québec located one of the crew members who had been missing following the crash of the helicopter that was performing a medical evacuation operation last Friday. The search to locate the device and other people who are still missing will continue tomorrow. In these painful hours, the entire great Airmedic family is mourning. Our thoughts are with the family and relatives of our colleague, to whom we offer our deepest condolences. We are deeply upset and stand with each other through this ordeal. As the procedure wants, the identity of the victim will be communicated by the coroner once formal identification is completed and consent from the family obtained. We reiterate our deep gratitude to the Sûreté du Québec teams for their commitment and tireless work. We're hopeful that the search will lead to finding the rest of our team members and patients who have been missing.

I took a nice 559 mile ride the Friday before last. I actually donned the heated gear for a while. Won't need it today! I rode to the Beauce area of Quebec and visited a friend's daughter, then had lunch with my friend and his wife in Saint-Georges. Then back home to Berwick, Maine. The Relive App shut off before I got back home. Maybe it quits after 12 hours? I saw one Moose between the border and Jackman, Maine. Relive Ride Friday The Thirteenth. Moose in the road.

Rain has finally stop… summer sled is out!!

Airmedic announces the temporary interruption of its Air operations, until further notice. Our emergency center remains active for any pre-hospital emergency in Quebec. We remain available for transport by land ambulance, as well as with our partners for helicopter evacuations Thank you for your understanding.

AirMedic helicopter crash near Natashquan: four people unaccounted for NEWS ACCIDENTS Saturday June 21, 2025 12:43 PM Natashquan, June 21, 2025 - A vast rescue operation has been underway since 10:30 pm Friday evening in the Natashquan region, on the North Shore, following the crash of a helicopter. The aircraft, an AirMedic helicopter, has been officially identified by the company. According to the AirMedic spokeswoman, five people were on board: four crew members and one passenger. Air-Medic was providing medical transport. The Sûreté du Québec confirmed that only one person managed to extricate himself from the aircraft and go for help, thus triggering the alert. The other four people are still missing. The search for the aircraft has not yet been successful. Information remains fragmentary, but it is possible that the helicopter crashed into a body of water, possibly a lake or river. Since then, a major search operation has been deployed on the ground. Police, firefighters, paramedics, specialized search teams and helicopters have all been mobilized. The Canadian Armed Forces are also actively involved in locating the aircraft. A command post has been set up to coordinate operations. The precise location of the crash has not yet been identified, and the aircraft remains unaccounted for for the time being.

Must be quite a system .. but I always found pretty bar tenders brought in more money

Baie trinité A tourist accommodation (chalets) and restaurant project is currently under development in Baie-Trinité, Manicouagan. It includes five rental cottages, scheduled to open this fall. Karine Davignon, co-owner of Les Portes du Golfe, fell under the spell of Baie-Trinité with her husband during a trip to the Côte-Nord region. Since acquiring the church in 2022 to transform it into a performance venue, the couple have been multiplying their initiatives in the village. It's like being in the South, but on the North Shore. A quote from Karine Davignon, co-owner of Les Portes du Golfe These passionate collectors of antiques and heritage buildings already own a canteen and a street food truck. They have recently acquired the restaurant opposite the church and are renovating it. It is due to open in January. From bed to plate! The rental cottage project will ensure the continuity of our project," explains Ms. Davignon. The company will be able to offer a complete tourism package including accommodation, catering and cultural activities. Being able to offer a service that's right on the seafront is also a big draw for people. There are very few places where this is possible," explains Karine Davignon. She adds that this offer in Baie-Trinité, located between Baie-Comeau and Sept-Îles, will satisfy both worker and tourist demand.There are many challenges involved in launching a tourist, food and cultural activity in a village like Baie-Trinité. The entrepreneur points to permit applications, which mean additional delays, and the difficulty of finding certain trades in a remote region. The project, originally scheduled to get underway on June 24, has been delayed by logistical issues related to the delivery of cottages arriving on the ferry.

This will be a good option to have available. Can depart Forestville, ride the loop N of Baie Comeau and stay in Bay Trinite for a nice 300 km/ 180 mile day.