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June 18, 2025

Chris Judd

Questions

Someone once said, “Don’t ask stupid questions!” A much smarter person replied, “There is no such thing as a stupid question, but there are many

Immigrants

Many people have many different opinions about who should be accepted as immigrants in our country. We often forget that all our ancestors came from

Thoughts on psychology

Something that I didn’t learn early enough in life was psychology. It was not taught in school or college.When I was in my late 20s,

What will we get?

Our federal election is over, except for a few recounts where votes were very close. We have made our collective decision about who we want

Big changes ahead

Seventy years ago, when I was a kid, there were two main types of farmers. The conventional farmers didn’t use chemical fertilizers or sprays. They

Fear mongering and price fixing

Sometimes, I wonder why the price goes up. Many years ago (maybe 35), farmers were advised by farm supply companies to order their fertilizer early

Food Freedom Day

Recently, some politicians have been reminding voters that the cost of living is too high and food is too expensive. Having represented farmers (milk, beef

Some concerns remain before the vote

Beef farmers: As long as I can remember (I’m 76), beef, among other things like beer, liquor, pork, and even chicken, could not legally be

Questions

Someone once said, “Don’t ask stupid questions!” A much smarter person replied, “There is no such thing as a stupid question, but there are many people who freely give answers that are not too well researched!” As we get older

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Immigrants

Many people have many different opinions about who should be accepted as immigrants in our country. We often forget that all our ancestors came from somewhere else in the world. First Nations people were the first to inhabit North America.

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A day to think about our history

On June 1, 2025, we had a chance to take a peak back at our history. Cars were lining the streets of Shawville, from the hill at the hospital to halfway into town. It had been many years since the

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Thoughts on psychology

Something that I didn’t learn early enough in life was psychology. It was not taught in school or college.When I was in my late 20s, Jeannie and I were attending one of many dairy conferences that we both grew to

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What will we get?

Our federal election is over, except for a few recounts where votes were very close. We have made our collective decision about who we want to guide our country through this very troubled time. Every candidate and leader of the

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Big changes ahead

Seventy years ago, when I was a kid, there were two main types of farmers. The conventional farmers didn’t use chemical fertilizers or sprays. They all plowed their fields in the fall. They used conventional “timed” cultivation to kill grass

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To whom do we really owe our existence?

As I watched the late news Sunday night, there were protestors in Alberta who were suggesting Alberta should either form its own country or become the 51st state. On the other side of the street were many First Nations people

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Fear mongering and price fixing

Sometimes, I wonder why the price goes up. Many years ago (maybe 35), farmers were advised by farm supply companies to order their fertilizer early to ensure they would get it. Many farmers shopped early to make sure they wouldn’t

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Food Freedom Day

Recently, some politicians have been reminding voters that the cost of living is too high and food is too expensive. Having represented farmers (milk, beef and, in general, farm organizations, both English and French), I am reminded that all farm

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Some concerns remain before the vote

Beef farmers: As long as I can remember (I’m 76), beef, among other things like beer, liquor, pork, and even chicken, could not legally be taken across provincial borders unless it was processed and inspected in a federal plant. It

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LOCAL EVENTS
28 Jun

Festival de la Culbute Festival

June 28, 2025
All Day

A celebration of the 150th anniversary of the construction of the Culbute Locks, an industrial marvel in its day and an important part of our local heritage.
A day filled with celebration;
– The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show
– Music and dancing
– Food and drink
– and much more!
We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada

Music Trivia Nite

Music Trivia Nite

June 28, 2025
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Come enjoy an evening of fun! Test your knowledge of Music Trivia! Prizes, and some competition!
Bar, snacks will be available. All money raised will go towards a chair lift for the Town Hall.

Gardening Workshops

Gardening Workshops

July 5, 2025 - July 19, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
We at the Parents’ Voice Shawville Area are excited to offer these two workshops! July 5 & July 19 from 11:00-12:00.
Have partnered with Pure Conscience to offer two 1 hour planting workshops for parents and children.
The workshop will include the following activities:
  1. How to read seed labels
  2. Knowing what and when to plant
  3. Getting your hands dirty with planting!
  4. Planning your garden
  5. Some gardening tips and tricks
  6. Trimming plants
  7. Fall garden planning
Please complete this form to reserve your spot. Payment will be made closer to the date if we get the minimum number of participants. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/DEuHomtBka5Dkw8v7
Cost: $20 per participant (parent and 1 child)
12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree

12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree

July 17, 2025 - July 20, 2025
6:00 pm

A Weekend of Amazing Country Music and Fun!

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

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