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August 27, 2026

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Sheep show showing signs of growth

For Curtis Driscoll, the goal is more than simply putting on a sheep show at the Shawville Fair.  The Calumet Island resident hopes to eventually

Sheep show showing signs of growth

For Curtis Driscoll, the goal is more than simply putting on a sheep show at the Shawville Fair.  The Calumet Island resident hopes to eventually turn the annual competition into a qualifier for the Royal Agricultural Fair in Toronto, one

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Shawville Fair’s firefighter face-off returns

If you’ve got a burning desire to watch the Pontiac’s firefighters test their skills in a head-to-head competition, this year’s Shawville Fair has exactly what you’re looking for.  Monday morning’s schedule will feature some scalding hot action this year with

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Big rock, country names to grace Main Stage

This year’s entertainment lineup is sure to keep you dancing all night long, three nights in a row. With headliners Big Wreck, Jackson Dean and Chris Janson, there’ll be something for rock and country fans alike.  Friday : Sussex and

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Last Dance brings Coronation Hall alive

It’s the year 1960. Elvis Presley is top of the charts, cigarettes cost 45 cents a pack, and Saturday nights in small-town Bristol mean a visit to the local dance hall.   Coronation Hall is where hundreds of young people

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Islandfest another hit on L’Isle-aux-Allumettes

The Municipality of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes is celebrating another successful Islandfest after expanding several of its events and even offering new events this year. The annual festival featured an array of fun activities for the whole family, including various sports, live music,

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Beach wheelchair to make swimming more accessible

People with mobility limitations will now be able to enjoy the Pontiac region’s many bodies of water thanks to a new floating beach wheelchair made available by a new partnership between two local organizations.  The chair, which features a frame,

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LOCAL EVENTS

167th Cobden Fair

August 28, 2026 - August 30, 2026

48th Annual Canadian Fiddle & Stepdancing Championship

August 31, 2026 - September 7, 2026

170th Expo Shawville Fair

September 3, 2026 - September 7, 2026

Sportsman Show

September 5, 2026

171st Renfrew Fair

September 10, 2026 - September 13, 2026

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