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January 14, 2026

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Congratulations is extended to Janie Carroll of Chapeau who won this month’s Residence Meilleur 50/50 draw.  On Saturday, the Lumber Jack Day Festival was held

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Beaudoin family on the loss of Gabriel on Sept. 17, at the age of 85.  Our thoughts and prayers for

Pray anytime 

Dear Editor, No one can make a law to cease me/you from praying. I was taught and I did teach that anyone can pray anytime,

The Pontiac region needs a new warden

Dear Editor, Councillor Eric Smith of Clarendon recently posted on social media that he believes Jane Toller is the only person who can win the

Whose death does Canada remember?

Dear Editor, I was shocked to read Sophie Kuijper Dickson’s editorial in the last issue (What do you stand for?, THE EQUITY, Sept. 17, 2025).

Repeating history

Dear Editor, On Sept. 30, Orange Shirt Day will take place. This federal holiday was legislated to honour the survivors of Canada’s residential school system

Unexpected changes

I was asked to walk a dog for a friend and so I did. I had walked my own and knew what worked and what

Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Nicholas Renaud and Kelly Peterson on the arrival of their first baby, born on Sept. 10. They named her Evelynn Linda, and she

Waltham – Helen Perry

On Thursday evening, the Readers Choice  Awards took place at the Bryson’s Bistro du Bucheron in Fort Coulonge. Congratulations is extended to all the deserving

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Dumouchel family on the loss of Leo on Sept. 12, at the age of 88. Our deepest condolences to the Gauvreau

Waltham – Helen Perry

Congratulations is extended to Janie Carroll of Chapeau who won this month’s Residence Meilleur 50/50 draw.  On Saturday, the Lumber Jack Day Festival was held at the Parc Chutes Coulonge Adventure Park in Mansfield. There were lumberjack demonstrations, wood carving,

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Beaudoin family on the loss of Gabriel on Sept. 17, at the age of 85.  Our thoughts and prayers for the Hogg and Newcommon families on the loss of Edith on Sept. 25, at the

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Pray anytime 

Dear Editor, No one can make a law to cease me/you from praying. I was taught and I did teach that anyone can pray anytime, anywhere and only God will hear me/you (See 1 Thessalonians 5:17, 2nd Chronicles  7:14 ,

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The Pontiac region needs a new warden

Dear Editor, Councillor Eric Smith of Clarendon recently posted on social media that he believes Jane Toller is the only person who can win the race for warden in the Pontiac region due to her solid track record in attending

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Whose death does Canada remember?

Dear Editor, I was shocked to read Sophie Kuijper Dickson’s editorial in the last issue (What do you stand for?, THE EQUITY, Sept. 17, 2025). The editorial pointed out that Canadian Members of Parliament, on the opening of Parliament Sept.

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Repeating history

Dear Editor, On Sept. 30, Orange Shirt Day will take place. This federal holiday was legislated to honour the survivors of Canada’s residential school system and raise awareness of the horrific acts committed against children forced to attend them. The

Read More »

Unexpected changes

I was asked to walk a dog for a friend and so I did. I had walked my own and knew what worked and what didn’t. I tried speaking a command in a firm voice and that proved useless. She

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Nicholas Renaud and Kelly Peterson on the arrival of their first baby, born on Sept. 10. They named her Evelynn Linda, and she is just as sweet as can be. Wishing them all the best with their adorable

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Waltham – Helen Perry

On Thursday evening, the Readers Choice  Awards took place at the Bryson’s Bistro du Bucheron in Fort Coulonge. Congratulations is extended to all the deserving recepients.  On Saturday afternoon, the Pelletier family, and friends of Waltham, gathered at the Waltham

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Dumouchel family on the loss of Leo on Sept. 12, at the age of 88. Our deepest condolences to the Gauvreau and Telford families on the loss of Raymond on Sept. 14, at the age of

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