The Way We Were – August 23, 2023
August 23, 2023
25 Years Ago – Aug. 19, 1998 Antique show displays new exhibits: While antiques were the main attraction at the Ottawa Valley Antique Association’s exhibition
25 Years Ago – Aug. 19, 1998 Antique show displays new exhibits: While antiques were the main attraction at the Ottawa Valley Antique Association’s exhibition
We all know a few little four year-olds getting ready for their big school debut, coming soon. These little ones are so eager and excited
We are not the first to think that 14,000 people governed by 18 municipal councils is a bit of over-representation. In MRC Pontiac, some municipal
A walking tour of Shawville’s architectural history Madelaine Methot Shawville August 13, 2023 A guided tour along Shawville’s Main Street last Tuesday provided a fascinating
Charles Dickson THE EQUITY Phil Holmes, a Councillor in the Municipality of Clarendon, met with a gathering of 60 Sand Bay residents on the beach
Madelaine Methot Sand bay August 19, 2023 The Sand Bay Association held it’s first ever Halloween in summer on Saturday. The community had a great
Madelaine Methot LADYSMITH August 19, 2023 On Saturday, Thorne municipality councillor for recreation, Jammie-lee Thrun, organized a day of fun activities for families on the
Madelaine Methot Shawville August 14 – 17, 2023 This year’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) for children in the Shawville-Clarendon area was held at the Grace
Madelaine Methot Shawville August 17th, 2023 The Giant Tiger store in Shawville hosted the All Hands on Deck Food Drive on Thursday, put on each
Message from Vaughan Bastien, President of the Pontiac Agricultural Society It’s that time of year again, and we are busy getting ready for the “The
25 Years Ago – Aug. 19, 1998 Antique show displays new exhibits: While antiques were the main attraction at the Ottawa Valley Antique Association’s exhibition at the Shawville fairgrounds on the weekend, the show had a new, larger look. “For
We all know a few little four year-olds getting ready for their big school debut, coming soon. These little ones are so eager and excited to finally get to go to the big school their older siblings, friends or parents
We are not the first to think that 14,000 people governed by 18 municipal councils is a bit of over-representation. In MRC Pontiac, some municipal councillors represent as few people as could fit in a school bus. There are, no
A walking tour of Shawville’s architectural history Madelaine Methot Shawville August 13, 2023 A guided tour along Shawville’s Main Street last Tuesday provided a fascinating glimpse into the town’s architectural and brick-making history. The walk set off from the Pontiac
Charles Dickson THE EQUITY Phil Holmes, a Councillor in the Municipality of Clarendon, met with a gathering of 60 Sand Bay residents on the beach for an hour in the pouring rain on Friday evening to address their concerns over
Madelaine Methot Sand bay August 19, 2023 The Sand Bay Association held it’s first ever Halloween in summer on Saturday. The community had a great turnout at the baseball field for the night of Halloween-themed activities. This year, the association
Madelaine Methot LADYSMITH August 19, 2023 On Saturday, Thorne municipality councillor for recreation, Jammie-lee Thrun, organized a day of fun activities for families on the Thorne Community Recreation Association grounds. The event had a great turn out, with over 100
Madelaine Methot Shawville August 14 – 17, 2023 This year’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) for children in the Shawville-Clarendon area was held at the Grace Community Bible Church last week. The annual week-long event is a collaborative effort by three
Madelaine Methot Shawville August 17th, 2023 The Giant Tiger store in Shawville hosted the All Hands on Deck Food Drive on Thursday, put on each year by MyFM 96.1 Renfrew Radio, this year in support of Bouffe Pontiac. This is
Message from Vaughan Bastien, President of the Pontiac Agricultural Society It’s that time of year again, and we are busy getting ready for the “The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair”. Once again, this year Shawville Fair has something for everyone.
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