Calumet hooked on competition at record fishing derby
August 9, 2025
A record 123 fishermen cast their lines on Saturday in hopes of reeling in the biggest catch at the annual fishing derby hosted by Groupe
A record 123 fishermen cast their lines on Saturday in hopes of reeling in the biggest catch at the annual fishing derby hosted by Groupe
Quyon’s United Church joined the village’s year-long 150th anniversary celebrations on Saturday by hosting a tour of the town’s rich built heritage. The self-guided tour
Two Pontiac athletes climbed the podium at the 59th Jeux du Québec last week, bringing home a gold medal in cycling and a silver in
Four vehicles were stolen from Campbell’s Polaris in Shawville after the business had closed for the day on July 26.
The Pontiac Community Players have transformed into a traveling theatre troupe for the month of August to perform their latest play, Twain’s Tales, in public
Volunteers convinced Scouts Canada the 50+ year old camp had a bright future.
Mansfield weightlifter Xavier Lusignan is one step closer to his goal of qualifying for the 2028 Olympic Games after setting a Canadian record at a
The Quyon Flyers were due to play one of their final home games in Greater Ottawa Fastball League (GOFL) regular-season play against West Carleton Electric
It’s a grey Thursday at Shawville’s Elwood Dale field as the Quyon Flyers take the field for their weekly men’s league game. It’s the first
A survey conducted in July on three Thorne lakes has found them to be clear of the invasive Eurasian milfoil plant that has been found
A record 123 fishermen cast their lines on Saturday in hopes of reeling in the biggest catch at the annual fishing derby hosted by Groupe L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet. “It’s really a record,” said group volunteer member Guylaine La Salle of the turnout,
Quyon’s United Church joined the village’s year-long 150th anniversary celebrations on Saturday by hosting a tour of the town’s rich built heritage. The self-guided tour featured stops at some of Quyon’s most notable sites, including the Egan Mill near the
Two Pontiac athletes climbed the podium at the 59th Jeux du Québec last week, bringing home a gold medal in cycling and a silver in swimming. The Games saw hundreds of athletes from 19 different regions of the province descend
Four vehicles were stolen from Campbell’s Polaris in Shawville after the business had closed for the day on July 26.
The Pontiac Community Players have transformed into a traveling theatre troupe for the month of August to perform their latest play, Twain’s Tales, in public parks across the county.
Volunteers convinced Scouts Canada the 50+ year old camp had a bright future.
Mansfield weightlifter Xavier Lusignan is one step closer to his goal of qualifying for the 2028 Olympic Games after setting a Canadian record at a recent international competition. The stage was the Pan-American Weightlifting Championships, a tournament the 21-year-old had
The Quyon Flyers were due to play one of their final home games in Greater Ottawa Fastball League (GOFL) regular-season play against West Carleton Electric in Shawville on Thursday evening, but the start of the game was delayed due to
It’s a grey Thursday at Shawville’s Elwood Dale field as the Quyon Flyers take the field for their weekly men’s league game. It’s the first inning, and Hunter Beauregard steps up to the plate, just like he always does. He
A survey conducted in July on three Thorne lakes has found them to be clear of the invasive Eurasian milfoil plant that has been found in some waterways of neighbouring Otter Lake. The Thorne Lake Home Owners’ Association (TLHOA) hosted
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