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September 10, 2025

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Annual ride for diabetes

CALEB NICKERSON MANSFIELD ET PONTEFRACT Aug. 5, 2018 On Sunday afternoon, cowpokes of all ages gathered at the R.S. Ranch in Mansfield to ride through

Raising money for the Pontiac museum

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Aug. 3, 2018 On Aug. 3, the Pontiac Historical Society held its annual barbeque fundraiser for the museum it operates in on

Gardens, gifts and more, oh my!

Photos and story by Caleb Nickerson Over the weekend, nine property owners throughout the Pontiac opened their homes to a multitude of guests for the

A perfect day for a sea pie picnic

CALEB NICKERSON BRYSON Aug. 5, 2018 On Sunday, the Bryson Lions treated the community to their annual sea pie dinner fundraiser, bringing out hundreds in

Having a ball for minor hockey in Mansfield

CALEB NICKERSON MANSFIELD ET PONTEFRACT Aug. 3-5, 2018 Over the weekend, residents of Mansfield and Fort Coulonge gathered to support the local minor hockey association

Spreading holiday cheer in Upper Pontiac

CALEB NICKERSON ALLUMETTES ISLAND July 25, 2018 For the third year running, families in the upper Pontiac flocked to Trimmer’s Fries on Allumettes Island to

Annual ride for diabetes

CALEB NICKERSON MANSFIELD ET PONTEFRACT Aug. 5, 2018 On Sunday afternoon, cowpokes of all ages gathered at the R.S. Ranch in Mansfield to ride through obstacles and raise money for diabetes research. Carol Malony of Otter Lake has been organizing

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Raising money for the Pontiac museum

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Aug. 3, 2018 On Aug. 3, the Pontiac Historical Society held its annual barbeque fundraiser for the museum it operates in on rue Lake in Shawville. Posting up downtown, right outside Joanne’s Valu-Mart, the group of volunteers

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Bay artists put on big show hosted by NBMA

CALEB NICKERSON NORWAY BAY Aug. 1, 2018 There was one busy and conspicuously colourful carport in Norway Bay on Aug. 1, as local artists gathered for the second annual Big Art Show. Hosted by Norway Bay Municipal Association (NBMA) coordinator

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Gardens, gifts and more, oh my!

Photos and story by Caleb Nickerson Over the weekend, nine property owners throughout the Pontiac opened their homes to a multitude of guests for the fourth Gardens and Gifts tour. The self-guided trek featured nine gardens from Breckenridge to Greermount,

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Over $350,000 for highway intersection relocation

CALEB NICKERSON LITCHFIELD July 31, 2018 On July 31, local officials were at the town hall in Litchfield to announce funding for the relocation of a perilous intersection along Hwy. 148. Pontiac MNA and provincial transport minister André Fortin, alongside

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A perfect day for a sea pie picnic

CALEB NICKERSON BRYSON Aug. 5, 2018 On Sunday, the Bryson Lions treated the community to their annual sea pie dinner fundraiser, bringing out hundreds in support of the local community organization. Lion Ed Gutoskie explained that the annual event is

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Having a ball for minor hockey in Mansfield

CALEB NICKERSON MANSFIELD ET PONTEFRACT Aug. 3-5, 2018 Over the weekend, residents of Mansfield and Fort Coulonge gathered to support the local minor hockey association with a little softball. The annual Family Ball tournament brought out 16 teams to Amyotte

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Spreading holiday cheer in Upper Pontiac

CALEB NICKERSON ALLUMETTES ISLAND July 25, 2018 For the third year running, families in the upper Pontiac flocked to Trimmer’s Fries on Allumettes Island to celebrate the holidays a little early. The Christmas in July party, as it is known,

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Bristol race named international World Cup event

CALEB NICKERSON BRISTOL Aug. 1, 2018 A local dog-racing entrepreneur is pleased to announce that the longstanding Bristol Dryland Dog race has been recognized by two international governing bodies. Denis Rozon, owner of Timberland Tours and the driving force behind

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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
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
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