I went on two home tours to find my Christmas spirit
December 4, 2018
by Caleb Nickerson It was early in the afternoon on a Thursday, and I was in need of a feature story. In the two-plus years
by Caleb Nickerson It was early in the afternoon on a Thursday, and I was in need of a feature story. In the two-plus years
CALEB NICKERSON Shawville Nov. 30, 2018 On Friday night, dozens of little tykes gathered at Pontiac High School (PHS) for a double feature of Christmas
Pontiac farmer and agriculture advocate David Gillespie recently returned to the Pontiac after nearly two weeks in Italy, where he toured local farms and gave
CALEB NICKERSON MANSFIELD ET PONTEFRACT Nov. 28, 2018 A local building supply store was named the best in the county for its size at an
CALEB NICKERSON BRYSON Nov. 21, 2018 On Nov. 21, the Bryson Lions Club celebrated 67 years of putting in work for their community with a
CALEB NICKERSON BRISTOL Nov. 21, 2018 A trip to Shawville turned into a close call for a brother and sister from Masham, after their vehicle
CALEB NICKERSON FORT COULONGE Nov. 26, 2018 Despite the dreary weather on Nov. 26, more than a dozen Fort Coulonge and Mansfield residents gathered to
by CALEB NICKERSON Deep in the woods north of Shawville, Norbert Senf lives with his wife Leila. Having met the couple during an event in
CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Nov. 15, 2018 On Thursday, Shawville United Church was descended upon by a surge of salivating shoppers for this year’s bazaar and
CALEB NICKERSON FORT COULONGE Nov. 14, 2018 On Nov. 14, a collaboration between four different education and social services groups was formally announced at the
by Caleb Nickerson It was early in the afternoon on a Thursday, and I was in need of a feature story. In the two-plus years as deputy editor at this paper, it was a situation I’d faced many times before,
CALEB NICKERSON Shawville Nov. 30, 2018 On Friday night, dozens of little tykes gathered at Pontiac High School (PHS) for a double feature of Christmas movies, festive treats and crafts. Put on by the Shawville Area Parents’ Voice, there were
Pontiac farmer and agriculture advocate David Gillespie recently returned to the Pontiac after nearly two weeks in Italy, where he toured local farms and gave a presentation at an international agritourism conference. Nestled in the mountains in the top end
CALEB NICKERSON MANSFIELD ET PONTEFRACT Nov. 28, 2018 A local building supply store was named the best in the county for its size at an industry gala earlier this month. BMR Matériaux JLS Mansfield-et-Pontefract won a national award for Best
CALEB NICKERSON BRYSON Nov. 21, 2018 On Nov. 21, the Bryson Lions Club celebrated 67 years of putting in work for their community with a supper and awards ceremony. Lions, Lionettes and local residents all crowded around the tables in
CALEB NICKERSON BRISTOL Nov. 21, 2018 A trip to Shawville turned into a close call for a brother and sister from Masham, after their vehicle careened off the road and into the Quyon River on Nov. 21. Rejeanne Larose and
CALEB NICKERSON FORT COULONGE Nov. 26, 2018 Despite the dreary weather on Nov. 26, more than a dozen Fort Coulonge and Mansfield residents gathered to march through the town and raise awareness about an important topic: domestic violence. Organized by
by CALEB NICKERSON Deep in the woods north of Shawville, Norbert Senf lives with his wife Leila. Having met the couple during an event in the summer, I was intrigued when Norbert said he built masonry heaters for a living
CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE Nov. 15, 2018 On Thursday, Shawville United Church was descended upon by a surge of salivating shoppers for this year’s bazaar and supper. Shortly after the doors were opened, the pies, tarts and squares were going like
CALEB NICKERSON FORT COULONGE Nov. 14, 2018 On Nov. 14, a collaboration between four different education and social services groups was formally announced at the Adult Education Centre in Fort Coulonge. The new initiative will allow adult learners of all
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