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April 9, 2026

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Puddles and mud

The Parents’ Voice Shawville’s first article, 10 years ago, was about playing in the mud. All these years later I still firmly believe playing in

One Big Project

The announcements of the 29 projects through the regions and rurality fund are excellent news. Investment into projects that help build the economy and community

Groovin’s on ice

Brett Thoms Chapeau March 18, 2023 West Pontiac Connects held its second Disco Skate at the Upper Pontiac Sports Complex in Chapeau on Saturday. The

March MRC Pontiac meeting round-up

Brett Thoms Campbell’s Bay March 15, 2023 The MRC Pontiac held its monthly Council of Mayors meeting last Wednesday. During the comparatively quick meeting presided

St. Pats around the Pontiac

Campbell’s Bay Legion hosts St. Patrick’s Day party Connor Lalande Campbell’s Bay March 17, 2023 In a celebration of Irish heritage, the Campbell’s Bay Legion

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Brazeau family on the loss of Edward on March 5 in his 80th year. Edward was the husband of Theresa. Our

Puddles and mud

The Parents’ Voice Shawville’s first article, 10 years ago, was about playing in the mud. All these years later I still firmly believe playing in puddles and mud is (maybe even more so) so much fun and so important for

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One Big Project

The announcements of the 29 projects through the regions and rurality fund are excellent news. Investment into projects that help build the economy and community of the Pontiac is desperately needed. However, despite how grateful the recipients are for the

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Sending it: local ski hill playing by own rules

A lot has changed since the 1960s. Milkmen no longer deliver fresh dairy to our doorsteps. Airlines have all but removed any legroom from their planes. Being a celebrity once required a discernible talent. Bell-bottom jeans – to the celebration

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Horse carriage tour through Shawville

Brett Thoms Shawviile March 18, 2023 A horse drawn carriage shared the streets in Shawville on Saturday, as Paul Scheel, joined by his dog Molly and Sean Patrois gave tours of Shawville as a part of the Shawville 150 celebrations.

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Groovin’s on ice

Brett Thoms Chapeau March 18, 2023 West Pontiac Connects held its second Disco Skate at the Upper Pontiac Sports Complex in Chapeau on Saturday. The event was held to raise funds under the Driving for Success program, which helps the

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March MRC Pontiac meeting round-up

Brett Thoms Campbell’s Bay March 15, 2023 The MRC Pontiac held its monthly Council of Mayors meeting last Wednesday. During the comparatively quick meeting presided over by MRC Pontiac Pro-Warden and Mayor of Mansfield-et-Pontefract Sandra Armstrong in Warden Jane Toller’s

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St. Pats around the Pontiac

Campbell’s Bay Legion hosts St. Patrick’s Day party Connor Lalande Campbell’s Bay March 17, 2023 In a celebration of Irish heritage, the Campbell’s Bay Legion sponsored a St. Patrick’s Day gathering at the Campbell’s Bay RA hall this past Friday.

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DG of Western Quebec School Board to retire

Connor Lalande Pontiac March 15, 2023 Director General of the Western Quebec School Board, Mike Dubeau, has advised the Council of Commissioners that he will be retiring. In a statement made available by the school board, acting chairman, Wayne Daly,

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Brazeau family on the loss of Edward on March 5 in his 80th year. Edward was the husband of Theresa. Our thoughts and prayers for the Allard and St. Aubin families on the loss of Alvine

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