Marc Vallee's blog

I plan to write a regular blog about people and events around Forest Lake, as well as my personal observations and opinions about other topics. My blog may include my favorite hike in cottage country, my favorite websites, my favorite bands or simply my favorite hilarious story about one of my kids.

Forest Lake Events - Quick Reference

Here is a summary of the Forest Lake Association events for the summer of 2009. Keep this information bookmarked for quick reference.

July 18, 2009 – Field Day for the Kids. Races & activities from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Hotdog bar-b-que at 1:00 PM.

By Marc Vallee at 06/09/2009 - 08:32 | Forest Lake Forum | login or register to post comments | read more | 169 reads

Bridging the Age Gap

The goal was to build a bridge that could support a tremendous weight. How many kids? Well, let’s build it to find out.

Bridging the age gap.

By Marc Vallee at 07/15/2008 - 19:35 | Forest Lake Forum | login or register to post comments | read more | 7 reads

Canada Day 2008 Recap

The b.b.q. was dry under our makeshift shelter.

By Marc Vallee at 07/09/2008 - 08:51 | Things To Do at Forest Lake | login or register to post comments | read more | 9 reads

Highway 50 Development

Check here for updates on the progress of the new Highway 50, which is cutting across the Kilmar Road.

Concrete & steel come together to support the structure.

By Marc Vallee at 05/22/2008 - 08:18 | Forest Lake Forum | 101 comments | read more | 3572 reads

Roads Update

Well its spring and the roads are rough – welcome to cottage country in Quebec.

By Marc Vallee at 04/25/2008 - 09:04 | Forest Lake Information | 42 comments | read more | 109 reads

Sledding on a beautiful sunny day at Forest Lake – February 29, 2008

What a beautiful day it was - sunny and cold with no wind. Everything at the cottage is exactly as we left it in the fall with the exception of a ton of snow!

By Marc Vallee at 03/01/2008 - 16:00 | Things To Do at Forest Lake | login or register to post comments | read more | 5 reads

Harrington Political Update

Claude has written a summary of what sounds like some excellent progress made by the elected administration of Harrington. Many of these issues are of interest to our friends at Forest Lake, whether you be a summer friend or a full-time resident. To read Claude’s summary click on the following link to the Harrington Free Expression website:

By Marc Vallee at 02/28/2008 - 15:08 | Harrington | login or register to post comments | read more | 1 read

Harrington Building Inspector

The Township of Harrington has a new building inspector. The new Director of Urbanism and Public works is Mr. Yohann DaSylva. He can be reached at 819-687-2122 ext: 1.

It would appear that Mr. DaSylva’s contact information has not been updated on the Harrington website as of yet and that Catherine Rowlands is incorrectly listed as building inspector.

By Marc Vallee at 02/13/2008 - 21:00 | Harrington | login or register to post comments | read more | 2 reads