Stressful times
July 19, 2022
This is not the first time in history that our world has experienced drought, floods, wild fires, a worldwide life-threatening disease, or a war that
This is not the first time in history that our world has experienced drought, floods, wild fires, a worldwide life-threatening disease, or a war that
I’m sure many of you had the same English teacher in school as I did. Mrs. M taught us how to deliver an effective speech.
Every now and then, a new weed appears in a farmer’s field, in a ditch or even in a bouquet of flowers. Even while farmers
There are a few in every community. Many people think that they are a little crazy to stick their necks out. Much of the success
Yes, food is expensive, but according to experts who track world food supplies, fuel prices, fertilizer supplies and some very grim predictions for world grain
Another raise in food prices? Why? As I watched the news on June 5, I noticed that another increase in dairy prices was announced. I
This week, a former milk producer called me, asking me to explain the baby formula shortage in North America when Canada gave the Chinese millions
For a thousand reasons this past week, there have been many, if not all of our citizens who were squeezed to the near breaking point.
An old farming friend once said, “You’ve never really farmed until you’ve walked down a gravel road kicking stones, wondering where the next dollar will
From a very young age, we don’t like being reminded over and over, what not to do or what to do. Quite often, we already
This is not the first time in history that our world has experienced drought, floods, wild fires, a worldwide life-threatening disease, or a war that affected the entire world, but not all at the same time. We have watched friends
I’m sure many of you had the same English teacher in school as I did. Mrs. M taught us how to deliver an effective speech. She expected the speaker to wear appropriate clothes, stand up straight, no slouching, know your
Every now and then, a new weed appears in a farmer’s field, in a ditch or even in a bouquet of flowers. Even while farmers try to choose the best seed, feed or custom operator to do the big jobs
There are a few in every community. Many people think that they are a little crazy to stick their necks out. Much of the success of our communities can be traced back to a few people who were not afraid
Yes, food is expensive, but according to experts who track world food supplies, fuel prices, fertilizer supplies and some very grim predictions for world grain production, “We ain’t seen nothing yet.” Much of the reduction of world grain production had
Another raise in food prices? Why? As I watched the news on June 5, I noticed that another increase in dairy prices was announced. I also knew that this price increase would be . . .
This week, a former milk producer called me, asking me to explain the baby formula shortage in North America when Canada gave the Chinese millions of dollars to build a new milk processing plant near the St. Laurence Seaway to
For a thousand reasons this past week, there have been many, if not all of our citizens who were squeezed to the near breaking point. Just when we thought that we had COVID-19 under control and backed into a corner,
An old farming friend once said, “You’ve never really farmed until you’ve walked down a gravel road kicking stones, wondering where the next dollar will come from.” In May 2022, a lot of consumers and farmers (farmers are consumers too)
From a very young age, we don’t like being reminded over and over, what not to do or what to do. Quite often, we already knew what our limitations were, but just felt insulted being reminded again and again. Some
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!
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!
Quyon Community Day – Sept 6th!! FREE Entry!!
NEW this year… the Great Canadian Lumberjacks will put on 3 demonstrations (noon, 3 & 7 pm) and the DRONES are coming back…
Live local musicians will once again hit the stage and this year “Chicken Fried” will keep us all singing and dancing into the night!!!
The Quyon Lions are once again providing a Roast Beef dinner – info on how to purchase dinner tickets will be provided soon.
And that’s not all….. the annual 3-pitch ball tournament starts Friday night and plenty of Children’s activities will be set up in the park!!!
See ya there!!!!
Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge, le 6 septembre 2025 de 10h à 16h à la salle de conférence du Pontiac, 204 rue principale, Fort-Coulonge, QC J0X 1V0.
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!
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
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
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 !
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