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Apr. 8,1998 25 Years Ago Murder-mystery theatre entertains Chapeau crowd: There was a murder in Chapeau Friday night and the suspects were plentiful and well,

The courage of our convictions

Trying to change the course of history is never an easy thing. There is understandably much hesitance to move away from the familiar, the comfortable,

Home sweet maple home

When it comes to maple syrup, Hélène and Pierre-Yvon Alary ain’t no rookies. As the owners and operators of Sucrerie Alary, the pair has been

Easter fun at Chutes Coulonge

Connor Lalande Mansfield-et-pontefract April 8, 2023 Not to be left out of the Easter fun taking place throughout the Pontiac, the Chutes Coulonge Park held

With Open Arms, Infinity Farm

Glen Hartle Luskville April 8, 2023 Infinity Farm gathered several friends and like-minded spirits on Saturday April 8 and together they hosted an open house

Letters to the Editor – April 12, 2023

Mother Nature reigns supreme Dear Editor, We are only two of many who experienced over this past weekend the volatility that happens when Mother Nature is extremely angry at the world. Yes, we said that and meant to say so,

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Apr. 8,1998 25 Years Ago Murder-mystery theatre entertains Chapeau crowd: There was a murder in Chapeau Friday night and the suspects were plentiful and well, colourful. Nearly 200 people came out Friday and Saturday night to try and solve the

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The courage of our convictions

Trying to change the course of history is never an easy thing. There is understandably much hesitance to move away from the familiar, the comfortable, the way things have always been. Take climate change, for example. Through the period of

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Home sweet maple home

When it comes to maple syrup, Hélène and Pierre-Yvon Alary ain’t no rookies. As the owners and operators of Sucrerie Alary, the pair has been in the maple syrup game since 1977. A quaint sugar shack with a storied legacy,

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Scooters Bar & Grill celebrates grand opening

Connor Lalande otter lake April 2, 2023 Things have come full circle for the owners and operators of Otter Lake’s newest eatery, Scooters Bar & Grill. Scott Gauthier and Angela Davis recently purchased the property at 362 Martineau Avenue that

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Easter Duck Race returns to Campbell’s Bay

Connor Lalande Campbell’s bay April 8, 2023 The Pontiac Lions Club held its much anticipated Easter Duck Race event this past Saturday. Taking place in Campbell’s Bay, community members gathered under the day’s crisp blue skies to take in the

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Easter fun at Chutes Coulonge

Connor Lalande Mansfield-et-pontefract April 8, 2023 Not to be left out of the Easter fun taking place throughout the Pontiac, the Chutes Coulonge Park held its annual Easter egg hunt event this past Saturday. Blessed with warm weather and blue

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With Open Arms, Infinity Farm

Glen Hartle Luskville April 8, 2023 Infinity Farm gathered several friends and like-minded spirits on Saturday April 8 and together they hosted an open house full of excitement, rural-goodness and artistic flair. While the interventions of Mother Nature in the

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10th edition of the Pontiac Cup a success

A three on three hockey tournament was held last week in Fort-Coulonge. After a three-year absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the organizers were excited to bring back the 10th edition. Danick Boisvert, main coordinator of this year’s edition, was

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