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September 10, 2025

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Hannaberry fundraiser a success

Caleb Nickerson BRISTOL Dec. 1, 2017 On Friday night, hundreds of local Pontiacers came together at the Jack Graham Community Centre to help out a

A friendly dinner held in Thorne

Caleb Nickerson LADYSMITH Nov. 25, 2017 The TCRA Hall was packed Saturday evening for the Ladysmith and Friends Christmas Dinner. Volunteers from the recreation association

Celebrating local sportsmen

Caleb Nickerson LADYSMITH Nov. 25, 2017 On Saturday evening, over 100 members of the Ladysmith Sportsman Club gathered to celebrate another successful year. Held at

Pontiac well-represented at Royal

Caleb Nickerson TORONTO Nov. 3-12, 2017 The Pontiac was well represented at the most recent iteration of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (RAWF), held Nov.

ESSC honours graduates

Caleb Nickerson FORT COULONGE Nov. 25, 2017 On Saturday afternoon, proud family and friends gathered in the auditorium at École secondaire Sieur de Coulonge (ESSC)

Friends of the PPJ gather

Caleb Nickerson BRISTOL Nov. 8, 2017 On Nov. 8, members of Les Ami(e)s du Cycloparc PPJ met at the home of Leo Heise in Bristol

Hannaberry fundraiser a success

Caleb Nickerson BRISTOL Dec. 1, 2017 On Friday night, hundreds of local Pontiacers came together at the Jack Graham Community Centre to help out a friend in need. Back on Nov. 5, Bristol resident Kevin Hannaberry didn’t think anything was

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A friendly dinner held in Thorne

Caleb Nickerson LADYSMITH Nov. 25, 2017 The TCRA Hall was packed Saturday evening for the Ladysmith and Friends Christmas Dinner. Volunteers from the recreation association hustled to and fro from the kitchen to the buffet table in order to keep

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Community rallies around the Martineaus

Caleb Nickerson SHAWVILLE Nov. 25, 2017 As the local children gathered below in the lobby of the Shawville arena to meet with Santa, dozens of people arrived at the Lions Hall upstairs to rally around a local family in need.

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Celebrating local sportsmen

Caleb Nickerson LADYSMITH Nov. 25, 2017 On Saturday evening, over 100 members of the Ladysmith Sportsman Club gathered to celebrate another successful year. Held at Hotel Ladysmith, the party featured music, prizes and plenty of big racks. Organized by hotel

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Pontiac well-represented at Royal

Caleb Nickerson TORONTO Nov. 3-12, 2017 The Pontiac was well represented at the most recent iteration of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (RAWF), held Nov. 3 – 12 in Toronto. With over 5,000 animals on display each year, it is

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ESSC honours graduates

Caleb Nickerson FORT COULONGE Nov. 25, 2017 On Saturday afternoon, proud family and friends gathered in the auditorium at École secondaire Sieur de Coulonge (ESSC) to witness the convocation of the class of 2017. The cameras flashed as the group

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Friends of the PPJ gather

Caleb Nickerson BRISTOL Nov. 8, 2017 On Nov. 8, members of Les Ami(e)s du Cycloparc PPJ met at the home of Leo Heise in Bristol for the their first annual general meeting. The group is a non-profit that was formed

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New mayor, fresh blood on Calumet council

Caleb Nickerson CALUMET ISLAND Nov. 22, 2017 As one of the fresh faces sitting at the council of mayors, the new representative for Calumet Island is hoping to bring attention to his municipality’s history and tourism potential. Serge Newberry was

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LOCAL EVENTS
First House/ First commercial building purchase

First House/ First commercial building purchase

September 10, 2025
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Thinking about buying your first home or commercial property? Join the Pontiac Chamber of Commerce and Desjardins for a special event: 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/first-house-first-commercial-building-purchase-tickets-1458579704159

SADC Community Event - Waltham

SADC Community Event - Waltham

September 11, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac!

We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.

Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!

Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!

Waltham

Célébrons 40 ans d’impact local avec la SADC Pontiac !

Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.

Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !

Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!

 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/waltham-tournee-communautaire-community-day-tickets-1409289134739

Shawville Terry Fox Run 2025 / Course de Terry Fox Shawville 2025

Shawville Terry Fox Run 2025 / Course de Terry Fox Shawville 2025

September 14, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join us as we come together to mark the 45th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope — a powerful legacy that continues to inspire Canadians from coast to coast. 
Whether you walk, run, cycle, roll, or push a stroller — everyone is welcome!

TO REGISTER OR DONATE: https://run.terryfox.ca/93169

Registration: 1:00 PM | Run Begins: 2:00 PM
Dogs are also welcome, but must remain on a leash.

Route Info:
– 10 km distance
– Bring your water bottle. Water stations along the route

Stay tuned for updates on the BBQ and other family-friendly activities happening on site!

The Terry Fox Run has become a beloved fall tradition in Canada, with over 650 communities — big and small, urban and rural — fundraising together for cancer research.
Let’s keep Shawville proudly among them!!

Joignez-vous à nous pour souligner le 45e anniversaire du Marathon de l’Espoir de Terry Fox.
Que vous marchiez, couriez, rouliez à vélo ou en fauteuil, ou poussiez une poussette — tout le monde est bienvenu !

POUR S’INSCRIRE: https://run.terryfox.ca/93169

Inscriptions : 13 h 00 | Départ de la course : 14 h 00
Les chiens sont aussi les bienvenus, mais doivent être tenus en laisse.
Infos sur le parcours :

– Distance de 10 km
– Postes d’eau tout au long du parcours

Restez à l’écoute pour plus de détails sur le BBQ et d’autres activités familiales sur place !

La Course Terry Fox est devenue une tradition automnale chère aux Canadiens. Plus de 650 communautés se mobilisent chaque année pour amasser des fonds pour la recherche sur le cancer.
Faisons en sorte que Shawville continue de faire partie de cette belle tradition collective!
Bryson Journée Communautaire / Community Day

Bryson Journée Communautaire / Community Day

September 16, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Célébrons 40 ans de développement local avec la SADC Pontiac !
Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.
Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !
Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!
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Celebrate 40 Years of local development with SADC Pontiac!
We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.
Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!
Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!
Alleyn-et-Cawood Journée Communautaire / Community Day

Alleyn-et-Cawood Journée Communautaire / Community Day

September 17, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Célébrons 40 ans de développement local avec la SADC Pontiac !
Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.
Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !
Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!
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Celebrate 40 Years of local development with SADC Pontiac!
We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.
Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!
Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!
Bryson RA September 3-Pitch Tournament

Bryson RA September 3-Pitch Tournament

September 19, 2025 - September 21, 2025
12:00 am
Please contact Holly Newberry to register a team.
250$ entre fee per team

Must e-transfer entry-fee to brysonra@hotmail.ca to reserve your spot
  • 7 guys 3 girls (boys can’t play as a girl)
  • 3 Pitch and 3 home runs per game
  • Rules will be sent to each captain before the start of the tournament
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