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Singing for skiers

Caleb Nickerson BRISTOL July 15, 2017 Around ninety country music fans came out to the Jack Graham Community Centre in Bristol on Saturday night to

Fireman’s golf tournament a blast

Caleb Nickerson MANSFIELD ET PONTEFRACT July 15, 2017 Almost 70 golfers made their way out to the Pontefract Golf Club on Saturday for a day

Searching the past

Caleb Nickerson SHAWVILLE July 15, 2017 Local genealogist and historian Gloria Tubman hosted a book signing at Café 349 in Shawville on Saturday to promote

MRC officials tour Chalk River Laboratories

Caleb Nickerson CHALK RIVER July 11, 2017 Last Tuesday, several local mayors and MRC officials participated in a guided tour of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ (CNL)

Summer road work

Caleb Nickerson PONTIAC July 12, 2017 The MTQ is advising motorists about road work being carried out in the Pontiac in the coming weeks. Chichester

Trading art at Centennial Hall

Caleb Nickerson NORWAY BAY July 4, 2017 When most people think about trading cards, they think of hockey or baseball, and certainly not about creating

Singing for skiers

Caleb Nickerson BRISTOL July 15, 2017 Around ninety country music fans came out to the Jack Graham Community Centre in Bristol on Saturday night to listen to some tunes and support local organization Ski Pontiac. Crooner Lauren Hall provided the

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Fireman’s golf tournament a blast

Caleb Nickerson MANSFIELD ET PONTEFRACT July 15, 2017 Almost 70 golfers made their way out to the Pontefract Golf Club on Saturday for a day on the greens to raise money for their local fire department. The tournament has been

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Searching the past

Caleb Nickerson SHAWVILLE July 15, 2017 Local genealogist and historian Gloria Tubman hosted a book signing at Café 349 in Shawville on Saturday to promote her publication: A Genealogists’ Guide to Researching British Home Children. Tubman said that the book

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$325,000 for RénoRégion project in MRC Pontiac

Caleb Nickerson SHAWVILLE July 12, 2017 The provincial government is allocating an additional $5 million province-wide to the RénoRégion program to improve housing conditions for low-income citizens. Last Wednesday, Pontiac MNA André Fortin was in Shawville with Warden Raymond Durocher

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MRC officials tour Chalk River Laboratories

Caleb Nickerson CHALK RIVER July 11, 2017 Last Tuesday, several local mayors and MRC officials participated in a guided tour of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ (CNL) property in Chalk River Ont. In recent months, many local citizens groups have been up

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Local farmers deal with soggy spring and summer

Caleb Nickerson PONTIAC July 19, 2017 Pontiac is known as a region with a strong agricultural sector but this year’s weather has been anything but hospitable to local farmers. Heavy rain, flooding and below average temperatures have made a mess

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Summer road work

Caleb Nickerson PONTIAC July 12, 2017 The MTQ is advising motorists about road work being carried out in the Pontiac in the coming weeks. Chichester Maintenance work will begin on the chemin de Chapeau-Sheenboro between chemin de Nichabau and Deer

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Trading art at Centennial Hall

Caleb Nickerson NORWAY BAY July 4, 2017 When most people think about trading cards, they think of hockey or baseball, and certainly not about creating their own. But that’s exactly why a group of eight people gathered at Centennial Hall

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LOCAL EVENTS
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!
Ladies Night: Sippin’ & Salsas!

Ladies Night: Sippin’ & Salsas!

September 19, 2025
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Ladies Night: Sippin’ & Salsas!

  • Friday, September 19, 2025
  • 7:00 PM
  • Pontiac Agricultural Hall

Enjoy an evening filled with:

  • Mexican Food Bar
  • Live Music & Dancing
    Signature Cocktails & Sips
  • $50 per ticket – includes dinner & entertainment!
Dress in Denim, Fringe, Florals & Fiesta Vibes – and get ready to have an amazing night out in support of the Pontiac Arena Fund.

Grab your friends and book your table now- spots are limited!

Table of 8-$400

E-transfer pontiacarenafund@gmail.com
 Soirée de Comédie / Comedy Night – Otter Lake 150

 Soirée de Comédie / Comedy Night – Otter Lake 150

September 20, 2025
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
 Soirée de Comédie – Otter Lake 150

Le comité du 150e d’Otter Lake s’associe à Yuk Yuks, présent dans la région d’Ottawa et de la vallée depuis plus de 40 ans, pour vous offrir une soirée remplie de sourires et de fous rires!
  • Prix : Prévente 20 $ | À la porte 25 $
  • Date : 20 septembre, 2025
  • Lieu : Centre R.A.
  • Ouverture des portes : 19 h
  • Les réservations sont en prévente et les places sont limitées – premier arrivé, premier servi!
Après paiement, votre nom sera ajouté à la liste d’entrée. 

Réservations par virement Interac à : otterlake150@outlook.com

Pour éviter que les virements Interac ne soient refusés ou mal traités, veuillez utiliser la question de sécurité suivante :

  • Question : Quel genre de spectacle?
  • Réponse : comedy
  • Paiement en personne également accepté.
Pour plus d’informations, n’hésitez pas à communiquer avec les membres du comité.
Comedy Night – Otter Lake 150
The Otter Lake 150 Committee is teaming up with Yuk Yuks, bringing 4 decades of comedy to Ottawa and the Valley, to give you a night full of smiles and belly laughs!

  • Price: Presale $20 | At the door $25
  • Date: September 20, 2025
  • Location: R.A. Centre
  • Doors open: 7 PM
  • Reservations are available on presale and seats are limited – first come, first serve!
Once payment is received, your name will be added to the door list. ✅
Reserve via e-transfer at otterlake150@outlook.com
To ensure your e-transfers are received correctly, please use the following security question:
  • Question: What type of show is it?
  • Answer: comedy
  • In-person payments also accepted.
For more information, please feel free to contact our committee members.
Women of Fiddle (Trio) Concert at The Little Red Wagon Winery

Women of Fiddle (Trio) Concert at The Little Red Wagon Winery

September 20, 2025
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Women of Fiddle (trio) is returning to the Little Red Wagon Winery in Shawville. Click the link to get your tickets. Last one was sold out so don’t delay!

https://www.littleredwagonwinery.com/events-tickets/women-of-fiddle-september-20-730pm-anna-ludlow-terri-lynn-mahusky-and-sherryl-fitzpatrick

Festival de la Journée du Bûcheron / Lumberjack Day Festival

Festival de la Journée du Bûcheron / Lumberjack Day Festival

September 27, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Préparez-vous pour une journée inoubliable remplie d’action, de traditions et de plaisir au Festival de la Journée du Bûcheron des Chutes Coulonge !

Vivez toute l’intensité de la forêt avec des prestations spectaculaires des Great Canadian Lumberjacks : lancer de hache, roulage de billots, scies motorisées et bien plus encore – un véritable spectacle à couper le souffle !

Participez à notre palpitant tirage de la course de bûches, profitez de la musique en direct dans le décor grandiose du canyon, découvrez notre marché d’artisans locaux, et amusez-vous en famille avec des jeux, activités et plats savoureux préparés par des producteurs de la région.

Une journée festive, énergique et remplie de fierté locale – un incontournable de l’automne à ne pas manquer !

https://app.endorphine.ca/collaborator/b4f5f849-74f9-4dcd-b3ca-32e426d08a44/

Get ready for an unforgettable day of high-energy fun and heritage at Chutes Coulonge’s Lumberjack Day Festival!

This one-of-a-kind event brings the forest to life with jaw-dropping live performances from The Great Canadian Lumberjacks, featuring axe throwing, log rolling, and chainsaw skills that will leave you amazed.

That’s not all—test your luck in the Log Race Lottery, enjoy live music in the canyon, explore our vibrant artisan market, and bring the whole family for a full day of games, activities, and tasty local food.

Whether you’re young or young at heart, this festival is packed with excitement, culture, and community spirit. Mark your calendar—this is one fall event you won’t want to miss!

https://app.endorphine.ca/collaborator/b4f5f849-74f9-4dcd-b3ca-32e426d08a44/

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