The Pontiac got in the Halloween spirit by dressing up like their favorite heroes and villains. With parties held all over the region, The Equity went to a few to showcase the great costumes.

At Le Patro in Fort Coulonge, Lisa Soucie coordinator of activities planned a fun-filled trail with activities along the way and different stops with treats. They had about 335 kids and parents registered that showed up, and six local businesses contributed to giving out candy. They had hot cocoa, soup and a campfire going along the way to keep the kids all cozy. “It was very well received,” said Soucie.

One of the businesses that was present was the men’s shelter in Campbell’s Bay, a representative Jean Paulin, came in with three baskets and was out very quickly he said. The reason he was participating was to let the community know they are here, he stated. “It is just to have a presence in the community and if anyone asks, we tell them what we’re doing, but pretty much just letting them know we’re here. We’re here to help. It’s not just men, its families and kids, no matter what we can find a solution,” said

After the event they will be taking down all the decorations and gearing up for all the Christmas festivities she said.

Over at Otter Lake, the Native Alliance held a party for the kids with a costume contest, a haunted house, and many activities. “We’re just trying to get all the kids back together after covid just get everybody out with their bright smiles and their costumes and just play some games and have some fun and have something to eat,” said Tina LaSalle, the emcee.

Joanne Labadie, Sophie Chatel’s riding assistant, highlighted that Chatel was unable to be there but sent her on her behalf and really regretted not being there. Labadie was also one of the judges in the costume contest and said she had a great time with the little ones.

Annette Gravelle, president of the alliance couldn’t be more pleased with the turnout of the party. “It’s been very nice and the kids seem to be happy,” she said. Happy with how it turned out Gravelle said they will definitely plan another one next year as this one was their first.

Shop Shawville organized trick or treating for the kids to walk around main street and meet the different businesses.

Quyon and Fort-Coulonge held parties which had a great turn out and both held a costume contest that was well received by everyone.

Charlie Taylor and Jill McBane dressed the part, while handing out treats at the Shop Shawville Halloween giveaway on behalf of Boutique Shawville Shooz. They are pictured with Jackie McBane, holding baby Raelyn, and brothers Kameron and Koltyn Nguyen.

Brooklyn Place opened its doors for the Shop Shawville Halloween event, handing out treats to children along Main Street. They were one of a few participating businesses who chose to also dress up. Pictured are Brooklyn Pilon, Brittany Harris and Courtney Harris – Pilon who dressed up as the Sanderson sisters from Hocus Pocus

Raleigh and Jameson Corrigan stopped to pose for a picture at the Shop Shawville Halloween Giveaway on Main Street in Shawville on Saturday. Handing out treats on behalf of Hursty’s Bar and Grill, were Bennett Rusenstrum and Cade Kuehl

Two of the youngest trick or treaters at the Shop Shawville Halloween event were Josie Richard and George Carson, pictured with their moms Brooke Carson and Mallory Carson.

Two friends Haley Pophal, and Amélie Gauthier-Boone were dressed and ready to collect candy on the 2 km trail at Le Patro.

Two little toddlers dressed up as Tigger and a duck. Huxley Presley and Mason Gauthier were enjoying their time at the Halloween party

Left to right Paige, Kayla and Braylee Zacharias dressed spookily this Halloween and enjoyed par- ticipating in the costume contest

Dressed up as an old lady and Jack Sparrow, Olivia Edge and Desarae Berube enjoyed show- ing off their costumes at the Otter Lake Native Alliance Halloween Party held on Oct. 29.

Lorne Cain, Nora Cain, Jim Cain and Clare Hack at Gavan’s Hotel Halloween Party.

Bill Sunstrum habillé en Marge Simpson chez Gavan’s.

Jason Meranger déguisé en Michael Myers au Ga- van’s.

Guillaume Couture, Marilyne Rocan Belair, Dominic Bisson et Karelle Rocan Belair, se sont déguisés en personnages du Wizard of Oz.

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