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Beginning again

Many years ago, I knit sweaters for my sons and even a complicated sweater for a relative’s daughter. When I decided to knit another little

Quyon – Jillian Young

It was with heavy hearts that we learned of the sudden passing of John Gibeault on July 31. “Big John”, as he was known around

Waltham – Helen Perry

Well, here we are already into August. I sure hope that everyone enjoyed a safe long weekend. On Tuesday evening, a pig roast and community

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Trudeau family on the loss of Marty on July 25, at the age of 64. Our thoughts and prayers for the

Digging deeper

A section of my neighbour’s fence snapped in the recent wind storm and fell flat. He spent Saturday digging deep holes to place new posts

Quyon – Jillian Young

It was with shock and sadness we learned of the sudden passing of Derek Lepine on July 23. For the gang at Mountainview Turf, Derek

Waltham – Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the Boisvert family and friends of Campbeell’s Bay in the sudden passing of Samuel Boisvert. Our heartfelt

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

The Municipality of Shawville has lifted the boil water advisory for our community. Shawville has been busy cleaning up the debris from the storm last

What are we waiting for

Dear Editor, Six months ago, my wife gave birth to our first child — a healthy baby boy. Our biggest challenge so far has been

Beginning again

Many years ago, I knit sweaters for my sons and even a complicated sweater for a relative’s daughter. When I decided to knit another little sweater recently, I found I had lost that skill. Thankfully I found an old book

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Quyon – Jillian Young

It was with heavy hearts that we learned of the sudden passing of John Gibeault on July 31. “Big John”, as he was known around Quyon, was one the nicest people you could ever hope to meet. He always greeted

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Well, here we are already into August. I sure hope that everyone enjoyed a safe long weekend. On Tuesday evening, a pig roast and community pot luck supper took place at Paul Ryan Park here in Waltham. It was to

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Trudeau family on the loss of Marty on July 25, at the age of 64. Our thoughts and prayers for the Stewart family on the loss of Wendy on July 30, in her 58th year. Our

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Digging deeper

A section of my neighbour’s fence snapped in the recent wind storm and fell flat. He spent Saturday digging deep holes to place new posts in that will secure the fence. The posts are down very deep now. I expect

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Quyon – Jillian Young

It was with shock and sadness we learned of the sudden passing of Derek Lepine on July 23. For the gang at Mountainview Turf, Derek was a much loved and valued team member. His loss will be deeply felt, especially

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the Boisvert family and friends of Campbeell’s Bay in the sudden passing of Samuel Boisvert. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the Lair family and friends of Chapeau in the

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

The Municipality of Shawville has lifted the boil water advisory for our community. Shawville has been busy cleaning up the debris from the storm last Thursday evening. Thank you to the Shawville-Clarendon Fire Department and Hydro Quebec for their timely

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What are we waiting for

Dear Editor, Six months ago, my wife gave birth to our first child — a healthy baby boy. Our biggest challenge so far has been mild eczema on his forehead. When it flares up, we wrap his head in gauze

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