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July 30, 2025

Camilla Faragalli

Oh, the year we had

Christmas means many things. One of them is hope. The possibility that, despite the setbacks, good things can come of it all. We are all

‘It’s back to life, and it’s beautiful’

Mansfield and Pontefract public library now open at Dagenais House by Camilla Faragalli Mansfield and Pontefract Jan. 7, 2024 The Mansfield and Pontefract public library officially reopened its doors on Wednesday, after moving from the George Bryson Heritage House to

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Fire department completes Jaws of Life set

by Camilla Faragalli Campbell’s Bay Jan. 6, 2024 The Campbell’s Bay/Litchfield Fire Department is now equipped with a complete new Jaws of Life set, partially thanks to local resident Charleen Moore, who raised funds to purchase the last remaining component

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Pontiac hits the ice for Farmers Bonspiel

by Camilla Faragalli Shawville Jan. 6, 2024 Twelve teams of Pontiac locals took over the Shawville Curling Club on Saturday for the 42nd annual Farmers Bonspiel. The winning team included Ian Mackechnie, Tammy Davis, and Jerry Barber, who play together

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Oh, the year we had

Christmas means many things. One of them is hope. The possibility that, despite the setbacks, good things can come of it all. We are all very familiar with the not-so-good things that happen in our world, the disagreements and arguments.

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Bouffe Pontiac experiencing unprecedented demand

Camilla Faragalli Campbell’s bay Dec. 15, 2023 The demand for food from local food bank Bouffe Pontiac is up this year, while monetary donations to the organization are down from previous years. “Every year, the need is greatest in November

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Magical mailboxes appear across the Pontiac

Camilla Faragalli Norway Bay Dec. 9, 2023 Down a snowy road in Norway Bay stands a very special mailbox, decorated with a Christmas garland and topped by a famous red-and-white hat. The letters that regularly fill this mailbox are special,

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02 Aug

PPHS Reunion

August 2, 2025
All Day

PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6

03 Aug

Euchre Tournament Fundraiser

August 3, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Otter Lake R.A. Association, 394 Tessier Street

Euchre tournament fundraiser for Otter Lake’s 150th Anniversary in 2026.

Pre-registration on now. $5 per person if pre-registered before the tournament. $8/pp at the door on the day of the tournament. You can send an e-transfer to pre-register to: otterlake150@outlook.com or contact Lory Beaudoin at: lorybeaudoin@gmail.com

The door opens at noon. Snacks and drinks for sale. The tournament starts at 1PM—prizes for the top 3 places; the lowest score and most lone hands. All skill levels welcome.

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
All Day

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