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October 15, 2025

Caleb Nickerson

Boil water advisory

CALEB NICKERSON PORTAGE DU FORT Aug. 9, 2017 Residents of Portage du Fort may soon be able to drink the water from their taps, after

Good to see engaged citizens

On Sunday over 150 people piled aboard boats and formed a flotilla on the Ottawa River to protest a proposed disposal site for radioactive materials

Local archer seeks funding

Caleb Nickerson QUYON July 26, 2017 The family of a local aspiring archer is appealing to the public in order to attend an international competition

$178,185 for church renovations

Caleb Nickerson ALLUMETTE ISLAND July 18, 2017 Last Tuesday, Pontiac MNA André Fortin was in Chapeau to announce close to $180,000 in funding for the

Labadie runs for mayor

Caleb Nickerson MUN. OF PONTIAC July 26, 2017 With the municipal elections looming in November, Luskville resident Joanne Labadie has joined the mayoral race in

Avery Richardson chosen as 2017 Fair Ambassador

Caleb Nickerson SHAWVILLE Aug. 10, 2017 On Thursday night, the Pontiac Agricultural Society selected a new Shawville Fair Ambassador for 2017: Avery Richardson. The runners up were Amy Sheppard and Sydney Côté. After a brief introduction from Fair President Sara

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Boil water advisory

CALEB NICKERSON PORTAGE DU FORT Aug. 9, 2017 Residents of Portage du Fort may soon be able to drink the water from their taps, after being under a boil water advisory for over two weeks. According to councillor Bob Simpson,

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Good to see engaged citizens

On Sunday over 150 people piled aboard boats and formed a flotilla on the Ottawa River to protest a proposed disposal site for radioactive materials at the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) property in Chalk River, Ont. The near surface disposal

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Local archer seeks funding

Caleb Nickerson QUYON July 26, 2017 The family of a local aspiring archer is appealing to the public in order to attend an international competition in Argentina. Alexandra Paquette of Quyon, though still a teenager, is one of the top-ranked

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$25,000 for new Jaws of Life for Mansfield

Caleb Nickerson, The Equity Local officials and members of the Mansfield Fire Department gathered on July 17 to announce the success of several fundraisers to support their purchase of a new Jaws of Life. Their Canada Day fundraising brought in

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$178,185 for church renovations

Caleb Nickerson ALLUMETTE ISLAND July 18, 2017 Last Tuesday, Pontiac MNA André Fortin was in Chapeau to announce close to $180,000 in funding for the restoration of Saint-Alphonse-de-Liguori Church. The $178,185 grant is part of the Funding Assistance Program for

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Born under the stars by Caleb Nickerson

No matter what kind of crop or livestock they harvest, farmers have to wear many hats. Whether it’s being able to fix an old tractor that’s acting up or getting an ornery cow milked, the life of a farmer revolves

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Labadie runs for mayor

Caleb Nickerson MUN. OF PONTIAC July 26, 2017 With the municipal elections looming in November, Luskville resident Joanne Labadie has joined the mayoral race in the Municipality of Pontiac (MoP), running against Mayor Roger Larose, who is rounding out his

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LOCAL EVENTS
Soirée Cowgirl, Croquettes et Copines / Boots, Bites & Besties Night

Soirée Cowgirl, Croquettes et Copines / Boots, Bites & Besties Night

October 18, 2025
6:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Sors tes bottes. Rassemble ta gang.

C’est la Soirée country entre copines au Centre de loisirs des Draveurs!
  • Samedi 18 octobre • 18 h
  • 25 $ (inclut l’entrée + bouchées BBQ)
  • Musique country + danse en ligne
  • Bouchées BBQ
  • Bar payant + cocktails spéciaux
  • Tirages & prix

Billets disponibles par virement à cbourque196@outlook.com ou auprès de Lisa Soucie, Heidi Newberry, Christine Bourque ou Mia Commanda-Bourque.

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Dust off your boots. Round up your girls.

It’s time for Ladies Country Night at the Centre de loisirs des Draveurs!
  • Saturday, October 18 • 6PM
  • $25 (includes entry + BBQ finger foods)
  • Country music + line dancing
  • BBQ finger foods
  • Cash bar + specialty cocktails
  • Raffles & prizes
Tickets available by e-transfer to cbourque196@outlook.com or from Lisa Soucie, Heidi Newberry, Christine Bourque, or Mia Commanda-Bourque.
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!

 

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