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October 15, 2025

Caleb Nickerson

Mansfield et Pontefract mayoral race

KATHLEEN BÉLEC Caleb Nickerson MANSFIELD ET PONTEFRACT Nov. 1, 2017 Bélec runs for re-election: The current mayor of Mansfield et Pontefract is looking to secure

Fort Coulonge mayoral race

GASTON ALLARD Caleb Nickerson FORT COULONGE Nov. 1, 2017 Local educator hopes to bring new blood to council: A local educator is one of the

Campbell’s Bay mayoral race

MAURICE BEAUREGARD Caleb Nickerson CAMPBELL’S BAY Nov. 1, 2017 Beauregard seeks mayor’s chair: A Campbell’s Bay councillor is seeking the position of mayor, after long-serving

Rapides des Joachims mayoral race

MARC DESCHENES Caleb Nickerson RAPIDES DES JOACHIMS Nov. 1, 2017 Newcomer enters race in Rapides: One resident of the small community of Rapides des Joachims

Finding wellness in Fort Coulonge

Caleb Nickerson FORT COULONGE Oct. 16-19, 2017 On Oct. 16-19, a yoga and wellness retreat was held at the Spruceholme Inn in Fort Coulonge. Around

Card sharks gather for bridge tourney

Caleb Nickerson SHAWVILLE Oct.18, 2017 On Wednesday morning, local bridge hounds got a chance to put their trick-taking abilities to the test to celebrate Canada

Out with the old, in with the new

Caleb Nickerson QUYON Oct. 19, 2017 On Thursday, Quyon residents said goodbye to a local landmark as the old Quyon Lion’s Hall was torn down

Dryland bringing championship dog races

Caleb Nickerson BRISTOL Oct. 20, 2017 On Friday, community members and local officials met at Timberland Tours in Bristol for a press conference promoting the

Elections 2017

THORNE Kelly promotes positive change for Thorne Caleb Nickerson THORNE Oct. 25, 2017 A long-serving councillor and municipal employee is taking a shot at the

Mansfield et Pontefract mayoral race

KATHLEEN BÉLEC Caleb Nickerson MANSFIELD ET PONTEFRACT Nov. 1, 2017 Bélec runs for re-election: The current mayor of Mansfield et Pontefract is looking to secure her second term at the helm of her municipality. Kathleen Bélec has lived in the

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Fort Coulonge mayoral race

GASTON ALLARD Caleb Nickerson FORT COULONGE Nov. 1, 2017 Local educator hopes to bring new blood to council: A local educator is one of the mayoral candidates seeking the top seat in the municipality of Fort Coulonge, left open by

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Campbell’s Bay mayoral race

MAURICE BEAUREGARD Caleb Nickerson CAMPBELL’S BAY Nov. 1, 2017 Beauregard seeks mayor’s chair: A Campbell’s Bay councillor is seeking the position of mayor, after long-serving incumbent Bill Stewart announced his retirement this year. Maurice Beauregard has lived in Campbell’s Bay

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Rapides des Joachims mayoral race

MARC DESCHENES Caleb Nickerson RAPIDES DES JOACHIMS Nov. 1, 2017 Newcomer enters race in Rapides: One resident of the small community of Rapides des Joachims is looking to take the top council seat in the municipality. Marc Deschenes has lived

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Finding wellness in Fort Coulonge

Caleb Nickerson FORT COULONGE Oct. 16-19, 2017 On Oct. 16-19, a yoga and wellness retreat was held at the Spruceholme Inn in Fort Coulonge. Around 22 women attended the event, which was organized by local yoga instructor Muriel Davies.

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Card sharks gather for bridge tourney

Caleb Nickerson SHAWVILLE Oct.18, 2017 On Wednesday morning, local bridge hounds got a chance to put their trick-taking abilities to the test to celebrate Canada 150 at the former Masonic Lodge in Shawville. Organizer Lyse Lacourse said that she came

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Out with the old, in with the new

Caleb Nickerson QUYON Oct. 19, 2017 On Thursday, Quyon residents said goodbye to a local landmark as the old Quyon Lion’s Hall was torn down to make way for the highly anticipated Quyon Community Centre. Affectionately dubbed “the Beach Barn”,

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Dryland bringing championship dog races

Caleb Nickerson BRISTOL Oct. 20, 2017 On Friday, community members and local officials met at Timberland Tours in Bristol for a press conference promoting the upcoming Bristol Dryland Canadian Championship Dog Race. The race has been running annually since 2010

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Elections 2017

THORNE Kelly promotes positive change for Thorne Caleb Nickerson THORNE Oct. 25, 2017 A long-serving councillor and municipal employee is taking a shot at the mayoral chair in the municipality of Thorne. Karen Daly Kelly has lived in the area

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LOCAL EVENTS
19 Oct

Euchre Tournament

October 19, 2025
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Euchre tournament in Otter Lake, QC on Sunday, October 19th, 2025. Doors open at noon. The tournament starts at 1 PM. All levels welcome, and you do not need a partner to play. Snacks and drinks will be available. Lots of prizes! Pre-registration is $5/person. The price at the door on the day of the tournament will be $8. To pre-register, send an e-transfer to: otterlake150@outlook.com. All proceeds from the tournament will go towards the Otter Lake 150 Anniversary Committee.

Conversation with the Candidates for Warden of the MRC Pontiac

Conversation with the Candidates for Warden of the MRC Pontiac

October 22, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

October 22nd at École Sieur-de-Coulonge
Join us for a live event at ESSC in Mansfield. Or watch from the comfort of your own home live on YouTube!

SADC Community Event - Portage-du-Fort

SADC Community Event - Portage-du-Fort

November 6, 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!

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!

SADC Community Event - Thorne

SADC Community Event - Thorne

November 13, 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!

Thorne

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!

SADC Community Event - Shawville & Clarendon

SADC Community Event - Shawville & Clarendon

November 19, 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!

Shawville & Clarendon

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!

 

SADC Community Event - Otter Lake

SADC Community Event - Otter Lake

November 20, 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!

Otter Lake

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!

 

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