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April 9, 2026

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The Equity

Waltham – Helen Perry

A happy belated birthday is wished to Laurina Dempsey, who celebrated her birthday on March 7. We hope that you had a lovely day. On

Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Kristen (Woolsey) and Matt Curley on the arrival of their first child on March 5. They welcomed a baby boy named Brooks Ryan.

Fortin in Shawville

Pontiac MNA André Fortin presented Keith Harris, chair of the volunteer board for the Shawville Appartments on Victoria Street, with a donation of $9,500 to

CASA announces new online resource

Connor Lalande pontiac March 8, 2023 The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) has announced the launch of a new online mental health and farm safety

Sherpa service available in the Pontiac

Pierre Cyr Mansfield-et-Pontefract March 12, 2023 Last week, THE EQUITY’s reporter got to experience the snowshoeing trails of the Hélianthe Cooperative based in Mansfield-et-Pontefract. During

Waltham – Helen Perry

A happy belated birthday is wished to Laurina Dempsey, who celebrated her birthday on March 7. We hope that you had a lovely day. On Thursday, children were treated to a free poutine from the Chapeau Agricultural Society at the

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Kristen (Woolsey) and Matt Curley on the arrival of their first child on March 5. They welcomed a baby boy named Brooks Ryan. Best wishes to Kristen and Matt and all of their family as they settle in

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Fortin in Shawville

Pontiac MNA André Fortin presented Keith Harris, chair of the volunteer board for the Shawville Appartments on Victoria Street, with a donation of $9,500 to kickstart fundraising efforts to start renovations on the over 100-year-old apartment building. The donation came

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CASA announces new online resource

Connor Lalande pontiac March 8, 2023 The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) has announced the launch of a new online mental health and farm safety resource. According to a press release made available by CASA last week, the resource will

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Sherpa service available in the Pontiac

Pierre Cyr Mansfield-et-Pontefract March 12, 2023 Last week, THE EQUITY’s reporter got to experience the snowshoeing trails of the Hélianthe Cooperative based in Mansfield-et-Pontefract. During the winter season, Hélianthe offers a 20 km network of geolocated and marked snowshoe trails.

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