Incident in Sherbrooke Involving Electric Motocross: Two Teens Injured

Incident in Sherbrooke Involving Electric Motocross: Two Teens Injured

Sherbrooke, September 18,2024 - On the morning of September 17th, 2024, around 9 a.m., a plainclothes officer in Sherbrooke alerted colleagues to an electric motocross bike driving on Bertrand-Fabi Street near Colbert Street. Two bicycle squad officers, who were patrolling near the Highway 410 viaduct, quickly took position in a nearby trail. The officers soon spotted the electric motocross heading in their direction. Upon seeing the police, the young driver […]

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General

Vehicle Crashes into Sherbrooke Storefront Window

Sherbrooke, September 17, 2024 – Around 10:40 this morning, emergency services were called to 2239 King Street West (Promenade King) after a vehicle crashed into the window of a vacant storefront. Police officers, firefighters, and paramedics quickly arrived at the scene. The driver, an elderly woman who was alone in the vehicle, was unharmed. A misstep behind the wheel is believed to have caused the accident. Emergency personnel worked to […]

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Community Events

La Maison Aube-Lumière Sets Record with $63,000 Fundraiser in 20th Thrift Shop Edition

Sherbrooke, September 17, 2024-La Maison Aube-Lumière celebrated a significant milestone with their 20th edition thrift boutique fundraiser, raising a record $63,000 this year. Brigitte Roy, who has been with La Maison Aube-Lumière since 2018, explains that this organization has been providing crucial support and care to cancer patients in their final stages since 1997. They rely on community support to cover the 58% of their annual budget not funded by […]

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Communications

FOUND -Sherbrooke Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing Man Renald Tanguay

Sherbrooke, September 13, 2024 – The Sherbrooke Police Service (SPS) is asking for the public's assistance in locating Mr. Renald Tanguay, who was last seen leaving the Fontaine Residences, located at 215 4th Avenue South, on Thursday, September 12, around 12:30 p.m. for a walk. He did not return that night and was not seen at the residence throughout Friday, raising concerns among the staff. The investigation has revealed that […]

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Communications

Complete Closure of Darche Interchange Ramp 50 Announced for September 16-18

Sherbrooke, September 13, 2024 - The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has announced the complete closure of ramp 50 at the Darche Interchange, which connects the supermarket area to Highway 410 towards Boulevard Université. The closure will take place from Monday, September 16 at 6:00 a.m. until Wednesday, September 18 at 6:00 p.m. This closure is necessary to carry out preparatory work for the paving of the ramp, scheduled […]

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Communications

Be Vigilant: Sûreté du Québec Warns of Rising Fraud in Granit Region

Sherbrooke, September 11, 2024 — The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) is urging residents, particularly seniors, to be cautious following multiple reports of fraud attempts in the MRC du Granit area. Fraudsters have been employing various schemes, often impersonating financial advisors, to trick victims into surrendering personal information. In one common tactic, they ask individuals to place their debit card and PIN number in an envelope and leave it in their […]

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General

September 10th Radio Bingo Winners Announced

Sherbrooke, September 11, 2024- Congratulations to all the lucky winners of the September 10th radio bingo! Here’s a rundown of the results: Game 1 (Straight Line for $200): Won by Tina Bishop from Sherbrooke, who purchased her card at Familiprix Lennoxville. Game 2 (BNO for $300): Leslie Hand from Stanstead took home the prize with a card bought at Dépanneur Beebe. Game 3 (Full Card for $1000): Betty Rowland from […]

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Communications

Increased Police Presence on Trails and Roads for National Quad Operation – September 7-8

Sherbrooke, September 6, 2024 - All police services across Quebec, in partnership with the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ), will increase their patrols and interventions on September 7 and 8, 2024, as part of a coordinated national operation aimed at quad riders. This initiative targets behaviors that could jeopardize the safety of riders and others. The operation is being conducted under the theme: "On the trails and private […]

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Suspicious Fire on Gillespie Street Under Investigation

Sherbrooke, September 5, 2024 – In the early hours of Thursday morning, emergency services were called to 214 Gillespie Street at approximately 4:30 a.m. to respond to a fire. Upon arrival, police and firefighters quickly evacuated the building’s residents. Paramedics were also present as a precaution, but no injuries were reported. The fire department swiftly contained the blaze, minimizing damage to the property. Authorities have classified the fire as suspicious, […]

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