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ST-ALBERT CYCLIST EMBARKS ON CROSS-CANADA RIDE TO RAISE $100,000 FOR MS CANADA "$56"-*5 4r/&84

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his eldest son’s mother-in-law are currently living with the disease. Canada has one of the highest rates of MS in the world, with more than 90,000 people affected. On average, 12 Canadians are diagnosed with the disease each day. MS damages the central nervous system by attacking the protective myelin around nerves, resulting in symptoms such as fatigue, coordination problems, cognitive DIBMMFOHFTBOEWJTJPOJNQBJSNFOU8IJMF there is no cure, research funded by MS Canada continues to advance treatment options and improve quality of life for those affected. Lafontaine hopes his journey will not only raise much-needed funds but also encourage others to ask themselves how they can

Marcel Lafontaine, un cycliste de St-Albert, parcourra plus de 7 800 kilomètres de Victoria (C.-B.) à St-John’s (T.-N.-L.) à compter de mai prochain, dans le but d’amasser 100 000 $ pour SP Canada en l’honneur d’êtres chers touchés par la sclérose en plaques. (Fourni par Marcel Lafontaine) contribute. To date, he has raised nearly $8,500 toward his goal. Supporters can follow his progress and donate by searching the hash- tag #C2C4MS on Facebook and Instagram. i8FOFFEUPMPPLPVUGPSPOFBOPUIFS u said Lafontaine. “This disease isn’t limited UP$BOBEB&WFOUIPVHIXFSFEJTQSPQPSUJPOB - tely affected, many others around the world DBOCFOFàUGSPNUIFTVQQPSUXFHFOFSBUFu Residents are urged to exercise caution around watercourses and to take preventa- tive measures to protect their properties. Those in vulnerable areas are advised to ensure sump pumps and culverts are functio- ning properly and to secure any loose items that could be swept away by rising waters. The Flood Outlook remains in effect until 5 p.m. on April 18 or until further notice. 4/$DPOUJOVFTUPNPOJUPSDPOEJUJPOTBOE will provide updates as necessary.

Local cyclist Marcel Lafontaine is pre- paring to pedal across the country this May in a coast-to-coast challenge aimed at raising awareness and funds for mul- tiple sclerosis (MS). His ambitious goal: ride more than 7,800 kilometres from Victoria, B.C., to St. John’s, N.L., and raise at least $100,000 for MS Canada along the way. Lafontaine plans to complete the ride in just 70 days, finishing in time to participate in the 2025 MS Bike – Ottawa to Cornwall event, scheduled for Aug. 16–17. A longtime supporter of MS Canada through his involvement in the MS Bike program, Lafontaine was inspired to take his commitment further after a chance encounter three years ago with fellow cyclist Jonathan Allenger. Allenger, who lives with MS, had completed his own cross-country ride. After meeting Allenger, Lafontaine asked himself what more he could do. He says he feels fortunate to be healthy and capable of undertaking such a journey and believes strongly in giving back to help others who aren’t as fortunate. The cause is personal for Lafontaine. He lost an aunt to MS, and both a cousin and

SNC DOWNGRADES FLOOD WATCH AS WATER LEVELS RECEDE ongoing spring runoff.

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The South Nation Conservation Authority (SNC) has downgraded its Flood Watch Statement to a Flood Outlook, citing declining water levels and flows across the region. While conditions have impro- ved since the initial advisory was issued on April 4, rivers and streams remain elevated due to saturated soils and

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