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April 23, 2026

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Warm birthday wishes are extended to Melanie Clouthier, who celebrated her birthday on Nov. 25. Mel, we hope that you enjoyed your special day. Birthday

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Sharpe family on the loss of Gerald on Nov. 14, at the age of 68.  Our condolences to the Greer

Forgotten

I called my brother out west a little earlier than usual. We talk once a week. When he answered, there was another voice in the

Congratulations

Dear Editor, I would like to congratulate Mr. Stewart, Ms. Kuijper Dickson, and your journalists and staff of The Equity for the new look of

Montreal-quality

Dear Editor, I would hope that some level of government would take on the task of fixing the pavement on Route 303/Centre Street in Shawville,

Sand in the soup

Dear Editor, When I worked for National Defence as a civilian contractor, I had to have Level 11 Secret Clearance, both when I worked in

Progressives

Dear Editor, In drawing inspiration from New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s recent election victory and wondering what it would take for progressives to win here

Perfection. Really?

I’ve been thinking about perfection. One reason, is, I think, the little stray cat that lives with me. She’s a perfect cat. Oh I know,

Quyon – Jillian Young

Last Friday, Nov. 14, a group of family and friends gathered at the Quyon Legion to surprise Vicky Leach on her 40th birthday. Everyone had

Waltham – Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Suzanne Marie Micheline Labine (nee Lair). She was the beloved wife of Robert Labine. Suzanne had

Waltham – Helen Perry

Warm birthday wishes are extended to Melanie Clouthier, who celebrated her birthday on Nov. 25. Mel, we hope that you enjoyed your special day. Birthday wishes and love are wished to my sister Susan Pilon, of Casselman, who is celebrating

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Sharpe family on the loss of Gerald on Nov. 14, at the age of 68.  Our condolences to the Greer family on the loss of Emery on Nov. 18, at the age of 52.  

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Forgotten

I called my brother out west a little earlier than usual. We talk once a week. When he answered, there was another voice in the background. “Can I call you right back?” he asked. “Sure.” I hung up. I waited.

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Congratulations

Dear Editor, I would like to congratulate Mr. Stewart, Ms. Kuijper Dickson, and your journalists and staff of The Equity for the new look of the paper. The articles have been informative and interesting. That’s not to say they weren’t

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Montreal-quality

Dear Editor, I would hope that some level of government would take on the task of fixing the pavement on Route 303/Centre Street in Shawville, from the 7th line on into town. This is a major traffic route, and the

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Sand in the soup

Dear Editor, When I worked for National Defence as a civilian contractor, I had to have Level 11 Secret Clearance, both when I worked in Quebec and Ontario. With all due respect, how can the federal Conservative leader, Pierre Poilievre,

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Progressives

Dear Editor, In drawing inspiration from New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s recent election victory and wondering what it would take for progressives to win here (Money talks, Nov. 12), you make some good points. You are absolutely right that the

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Perfection. Really?

I’ve been thinking about perfection. One reason, is, I think, the little stray cat that lives with me. She’s a perfect cat. Oh I know, she drinks water with her paw, then walks in her litter box and makes little

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Last Friday, Nov. 14, a group of family and friends gathered at the Quyon Legion to surprise Vicky Leach on her 40th birthday. Everyone had a great evening honouring the birthday girl. We enjoyed delicious snacks and drinks, and had

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Waltham – Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Suzanne Marie Micheline Labine (nee Lair). She was the beloved wife of Robert Labine. Suzanne had a passion for life and it radiated through everything that she did. When we would

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