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We’ll have to take care of this one ourselves Dear Editor, I’m talking about waste management. We’ve gotten to the point where nearly everything we

The Way We Were

Nov. 26,1997 25 Years Ago Murray will do double duty as coach, GM: Bryan Murray is back behind the bench, this time as coach of

Advent

The advent season is upon us, leaving a short four weeks until Christmas. Advent brings about a season of preparing yourself and your family for

The reason for the season

Now that we are in the thick of the holidays, it is important to remember the true spirit of the season. While buying the latest

“The world is not made for the deaf”

Giuliana Albanese discusses her experience growing up deaf and being a local business owner. As able-bodied people, we might not consider all the different ways

One anniversary of Downtown Drag

Brett Thoms Fort-Coulonge November 28, 2022 Another Downtown Drag event was held at Café Downtown last Saturday. The event celebrated the one year anniversary of

Petty-Holmes Fitness Gym dedicated at PHS

Pontiac High School officially dedicated a new weightlifting room on Friday. The new room is called the Petty-Holmes Fitness Gym in honour of the hard work and dedication of John Petty and David Holmes, two former PHS teachers. Carol Holmes

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Ladysmith Sportsman’s Club announces results

Brett Thoms Ladysmith November 28, 2022 The Ladysmith Sportsman Club wrapped 2022 with the announcement of this years with winners. The annual party, which is normally held at the Ladysmith Hotel wasn’t held this year. The results are as follows

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Letters to the Editor

We’ll have to take care of this one ourselves Dear Editor, I’m talking about waste management. We’ve gotten to the point where nearly everything we buy and use comes to us wrapped in plastic. I had a project for which

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The Way We Were

Nov. 26,1997 25 Years Ago Murray will do double duty as coach, GM: Bryan Murray is back behind the bench, this time as coach of the Florida Panthers. With the Panthers in second-last spot of the NHL’s Eastern Conference, the

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Advent

The advent season is upon us, leaving a short four weeks until Christmas. Advent brings about a season of preparing yourself and your family for the big event — Christmas. This first week of advent has a focus on joy.

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The reason for the season

Now that we are in the thick of the holidays, it is important to remember the true spirit of the season. While buying the latest toys, watching cartoons, decorating and attending parades are all fun traditions, it is important to

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“The world is not made for the deaf”

Giuliana Albanese discusses her experience growing up deaf and being a local business owner. As able-bodied people, we might not consider all the different ways people speak, whether it’s navigating to understand the different accents or dialects or vocabulary people

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One anniversary of Downtown Drag

Brett Thoms Fort-Coulonge November 28, 2022 Another Downtown Drag event was held at Café Downtown last Saturday. The event celebrated the one year anniversary of drag events in Fort-Coulonge, with the proceeds raised at the event going to Bouffe Pontiac.

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$9.5 million budget passed at MRC Pontiac

Brett Thoms Campbell’s Bay November 23, 2022 The MRC Pontiac Council of Mayors held its monthly meeting last Wednesday. The highlight of this meeting was the adoption of the 2023 budget. The budget was balanced, with the expenses matching the

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Pines in the Sand - Lemke Family Roots and Branches

Pines in the Sand - Lemke Family Roots and Branches

August 17, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Renfrew County historian Dave Lemkay to speak on Pines in the Sand – Lemke Family Roots and Branches. This free public presentation takes place on Sunday, August 17, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. His talk draws on his extensive family research from Germany to Petawawa Township, across North America and the world. Refreshments will be served.

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