Road washouts cause losses for local outfitters
May 4, 2026
Outfitters in the Pontiac’s backcountry are facing loss of income, while the MRC tries to find a fix.
Outfitters in the Pontiac’s backcountry are facing loss of income, while the MRC tries to find a fix.
Two-month-old Ivy Theresa Helmer and mom Kiesha Brisebois received a gift basket full of goodies.
When local birder Deb Powell first saw a trumpeter swan, she was struck by just how big it was. Known for its sheer size –
After waiting 45 minutes for an ambulance, a Thorne resident says first responders are needed more than ever.
Members from Bryson and L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet were honoured with pins for their dedicated service.
The municipality was the second after Fort-Coulonge to use this measure to respond to flooding.
Former mayor of Mansfield-et-Pontefract Kathleen Bélec passed away on the morning of Apr. 21 at the age of 72. Bélec was a longtime councillor before
Rugby teams from Pontiac High School (PHS) hit the road for New Brunswick for a 20-team tournament this weekend, walking away with some wins and
The Shawville Lions Hall was decked out in rainbow colours on Saturday night as a slate of drag kings and queens delivered saucy performances to
Outfitters in the Pontiac’s backcountry are facing loss of income, while the MRC tries to find a fix.
Two-month-old Ivy Theresa Helmer and mom Kiesha Brisebois received a gift basket full of goodies.
When local birder Deb Powell first saw a trumpeter swan, she was struck by just how big it was. Known for its sheer size – exceeding five feet in length and weighing about the same as a two-year-old child –
After waiting 45 minutes for an ambulance, a Thorne resident says first responders are needed more than ever.
Members from Bryson and L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet were honoured with pins for their dedicated service.
The municipality was the second after Fort-Coulonge to use this measure to respond to flooding.
Former mayor of Mansfield-et-Pontefract Kathleen Bélec passed away on the morning of Apr. 21 at the age of 72. Bélec was a longtime councillor before serving as mayor from 2013-2017. She had extensive experience working with community organizations, serving as
Rugby teams from Pontiac High School (PHS) hit the road for New Brunswick for a 20-team tournament this weekend, walking away with some wins and lots of experience on the pitch. Boys’ and girls’ teams from the school travelled to
The Shawville Lions Hall was decked out in rainbow colours on Saturday night as a slate of drag kings and queens delivered saucy performances to an enthusiastic crowd. The ‘Spring Fling’ event was hosted by Fierté Pontiac Pride, a local
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