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June 18, 2025

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Lafleur MRC’s new assistant DG

At last week’s MRC Pontiac monthly Council of Mayors meeting, back in session after a one-month summer break, it was announced that Otter Lake mayor

The ups and downs of family living

The Pontiac Community Players wrapped up the fourth performance of their summer show, David S. Craig’s Having Hope at Home, on Saturday night in front

Comets to return to the ice this fall

Local ownership group buys rights to Bytown Royals, will relocate to Fort Coulonge The Pontiac’s only semi-professional hockey team will make a return to the

Kuehl carries Quebec to softball gold

Cade Kuehl played third base and catcher at this weekend’s U17 national fast-pitch championships in Saint-Gervais, Que. and scored the game-winning run in the final.

Lafleur MRC’s new assistant DG

At last week’s MRC Pontiac monthly Council of Mayors meeting, back in session after a one-month summer break, it was announced that Otter Lake mayor Terry Lafleur has been hired as the MRC’s new assistant director general. This is a

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The ups and downs of family living

The Pontiac Community Players wrapped up the fourth performance of their summer show, David S. Craig’s Having Hope at Home, on Saturday night in front of a sold-out crowd. For the four nights of the show’s run, Bristol’s Coronation Hall

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Comets to return to the ice this fall

Local ownership group buys rights to Bytown Royals, will relocate to Fort Coulonge The Pontiac’s only semi-professional hockey team will make a return to the ice this fall in Fort Coulonge, joining the Eastern Ontario Super Hockey League (EOSHL) this

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Mayors vote to hand over recycling to MRC

The MRC Pontiac held a special council sitting on Wednesday to formalize, by way of a resolution, its jurisdiction of all household recycling across the county. Until now, recycling has been managed individually by all 18 municipalities. Going forward, the

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LOCAL EVENTS
Héma-Québec Blood Drive

Héma-Québec Blood Drive

June 19, 2025
1:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Summer is a critical time for Héma-Québec.  While many of us enjoy a well-deserved break, the need for blood at hospitals never stops. Just one hour of your time can be life-changing for someone waiting for a transfusion.
We’re aiming to have 75 donors roll up their sleeves and help us reach our goal. Your generosity can make a real difference!
Here are the details:
LOCATION: Shawville Fair Grounds – Exhibition Hall
ADDRESS: 215, rue Lang, Shawville
DATE: Thursday, June 19, 2025
TIME: Between 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Héma-Québec recommends making an appointment beforehand to ensure a smooth process. You can book your slot here: https://www.hemaquebec.ca/…/societe-dagriculture-pontiac
L’été est une période cruciale pour Héma-Québec. Tandis que beaucoup d’entre nous profitent d’une pause bien méritée, les besoins en sang des hôpitaux ne s’arrêtent jamais. Une seule heure de votre temps peut changer des vies pour quelqu’un qui attend une transfusion.
Voici les détails :
LIEU : Shawville Fair Grounds – Exhibition Hall
ADRESSE : 215, rue Lang, Shawville
DATE : Jeudi 19 juin 2025
HEURE : Entre 13 h 30 et 19 h 30
Héma-Québec recommande de prendre rendez-vous à l’avance pour assurer un processus fluide. Vous pouvez réserver votre place ici : https://www.hemaquebec.ca/…/societe-dagriculture-pontiac
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!

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