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Fighting fire with females

Women firefighters from across the Pontiac join Mansfield photoshoot Madelaine Methot Mansfield July 8, 2023 Nine female firefighters from across the Pontiac got together in

Community Day in Bryson

Celebrating 150 Years of Community in Bryson Cindy Melcher Bryson July 8, 2023 The Legions Park was a flurry of activity with the celebration of

Get excited hockey fans

Fifteen players signed to Senior Comets Madelaine Methot Fort Coulonge July 10, 2023 After the exciting news a few weeks ago from Pontiac Comets owner,

Comfort for cancer patients

Fundraiser held by Shawville branch of Victoria’s Quilts Connor Lalande Shawville July 5, 2023 Homemade quilts of every colour palette and decorative theme adorned the

Social Notes – July 5, 2023

Waltham – Helen Perry Canada Day in Waltham was very quiet. With raging forest fires in northern Quebec, and heavy smoke blanketing the entire region,

Chutes Coulonge thrills & educates

Historical interpretation and aerial adventure park attracting visitors from around the world Connor Lalande Mansfield June 28, 2023 “What the thrill about this place is,

Fighting fire with females

Women firefighters from across the Pontiac join Mansfield photoshoot Madelaine Methot Mansfield July 8, 2023 Nine female firefighters from across the Pontiac got together in Mansfield on Saturday for a group photo. The point of the event was two-fold. One

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Community Day in Bryson

Celebrating 150 Years of Community in Bryson Cindy Melcher Bryson July 8, 2023 The Legions Park was a flurry of activity with the celebration of the annual Community Day in Bryson this past Saturday. Revitalization Bryson did an incredible job

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Get excited hockey fans

Fifteen players signed to Senior Comets Madelaine Methot Fort Coulonge July 10, 2023 After the exciting news a few weeks ago from Pontiac Comets owner, Sébastien Bonnerot, that senior hockey would be returning to Fort Coulonge, Bonnerot has confirmed with

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Comfort for cancer patients

Fundraiser held by Shawville branch of Victoria’s Quilts Connor Lalande Shawville July 5, 2023 Homemade quilts of every colour palette and decorative theme adorned the pews of Shawville United Church this past Wednesday for a quilt show fundraiser. Organized by

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Mayors briefed on Lyme disease in the Pontiac

Madelaine Methot Pontiac June 21, 2023 At the June 21 meeting of the MRC Pontiac Council of Mayors, Director General Kim Lesage presented the results of a study conducted by the University of Montreal’s biology department on the percentage of

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Social Notes – July 5, 2023

Waltham – Helen Perry Canada Day in Waltham was very quiet. With raging forest fires in northern Quebec, and heavy smoke blanketing the entire region, most residents were quite content to display Canadian flags and enjoy the company of friends

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Chutes Coulonge thrills & educates

Historical interpretation and aerial adventure park attracting visitors from around the world Connor Lalande Mansfield June 28, 2023 “What the thrill about this place is, beyond people jumping out of trees and flying down ziplines, is when they come around

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