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February 11, 2026

Current Conditions in Shawville -5.6°C

The Equity

Hope reigns

Because mostly I am staying inside, and because it has been very cold for so long, when I heard the weather report that middle of

Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Pam Komm, as she passed away on Jan. 28 at the age of 90. Pam was well

Waltham – Helen Perry

On Friday evening, the Waltham Volunteer Fire Department held a dinner at the Waltham Station Restaurant. It was to honour Charlie Ethier, who retired this

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

This past weekend, we again had lower than normal temperatures seeing the windchills being -35 Celsius.  Please keep warm or well dressed whenever going outdoors.

Stuporbowl half-life

Dear Editor,  Our present-day civilization takes pride in blowing things up to the point where they are meaningless, time and energy-wasting nonsense. Take football, for

Quyon – Jillian Young

As I write these notes on Monday morning, Feb. 2, the sun is shining brightly on another cold winter morning. Unfortunately, I think that means

Two good moves for our citizens

Dear Editor,  First, I congratulate Otter Lake council for opening the plenary meetings to the public. I believe this will engender a more comfortable feeling

Who will stand up?

Dear Editor,  Robert Wills provides us with a good chuckle (letter, Liberty Valance) in describing the president of the United States as a “senile sociopath

Waltham – Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of Vinton and Campbell’s Bay communities, who suffered the loss and injuries of

Hope reigns

Because mostly I am staying inside, and because it has been very cold for so long, when I heard the weather report that middle of February a more moderate temperature was coming, I felt hope. I want to believe that

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Pam Komm, as she passed away on Jan. 28 at the age of 90. Pam was well loved in this community, and she will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are

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Waltham – Helen Perry

On Friday evening, the Waltham Volunteer Fire Department held a dinner at the Waltham Station Restaurant. It was to honour Charlie Ethier, who retired this past year. He was presented with a plaque for his dedication and faithful service for

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

This past weekend, we again had lower than normal temperatures seeing the windchills being -35 Celsius.  Please keep warm or well dressed whenever going outdoors. Our prayers go to the Morin family on the loss of Steve on Jan. 29.

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Stuporbowl half-life

Dear Editor,  Our present-day civilization takes pride in blowing things up to the point where they are meaningless, time and energy-wasting nonsense. Take football, for instance. I don’t care a thing about it. I can’t imagine why anyone would go

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Quyon – Jillian Young

As I write these notes on Monday morning, Feb. 2, the sun is shining brightly on another cold winter morning. Unfortunately, I think that means the local groundhog has likely seen his shadow, and we’re in for another six weeks

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Two good moves for our citizens

Dear Editor,  First, I congratulate Otter Lake council for opening the plenary meetings to the public. I believe this will engender a more comfortable feeling between the electors and the elected. I predict that few people will have the stamina

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Who will stand up?

Dear Editor,  Robert Wills provides us with a good chuckle (letter, Liberty Valance) in describing the president of the United States as a “senile sociopath – a vulgar selfish blob of bad taste”. And sure enough we need reason to

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of Vinton and Campbell’s Bay communities, who suffered the loss and injuries of loved ones, resulting from a tragic snowmobile accident this past week. Belated birthday wishes are

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