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January 14, 2026

Current Conditions in Shawville -5.9°C

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Waltham – Helen Perry

I sure hope that everyone is weathering this heat wave well. Remember to stay hydrated and keep your pets hydrated and indoors. On Saturday evening,

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Greer family on the loss of Gail on Aug. 1, in her 82nd year.   Our sympathies to the Hamilton

Wildfires hit the Pontiac

Four small forest fires ignited across Pontiac county between Aug. 9 and 11, with a fifth reported to be burning north of Waltham as of

Beginning again

Many years ago, I knit sweaters for my sons and even a complicated sweater for a relative’s daughter. When I decided to knit another little

Quyon – Jillian Young

It was with heavy hearts that we learned of the sudden passing of John Gibeault on July 31. “Big John”, as he was known around

Waltham – Helen Perry

Well, here we are already into August. I sure hope that everyone enjoyed a safe long weekend. On Tuesday evening, a pig roast and community

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Trudeau family on the loss of Marty on July 25, at the age of 64. Our thoughts and prayers for the

Digging deeper

A section of my neighbour’s fence snapped in the recent wind storm and fell flat. He spent Saturday digging deep holes to place new posts

Waltham – Helen Perry

I sure hope that everyone is weathering this heat wave well. Remember to stay hydrated and keep your pets hydrated and indoors. On Saturday evening, we received some welcomed rain. There was also lighting and thunder and at one point

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Greer family on the loss of Gail on Aug. 1, in her 82nd year.   Our sympathies to the Hamilton family on the loss of Susan on Aug. 4, at the age of 67.  

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Wildfires hit the Pontiac

Four small forest fires ignited across Pontiac county between Aug. 9 and 11, with a fifth reported to be burning north of Waltham as of Tuesday morning. Most municipalities are enforcing total fire ban as high fire risk continues.

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Beginning again

Many years ago, I knit sweaters for my sons and even a complicated sweater for a relative’s daughter. When I decided to knit another little sweater recently, I found I had lost that skill. Thankfully I found an old book

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Quyon – Jillian Young

It was with heavy hearts that we learned of the sudden passing of John Gibeault on July 31. “Big John”, as he was known around Quyon, was one the nicest people you could ever hope to meet. He always greeted

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Well, here we are already into August. I sure hope that everyone enjoyed a safe long weekend. On Tuesday evening, a pig roast and community pot luck supper took place at Paul Ryan Park here in Waltham. It was to

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Trudeau family on the loss of Marty on July 25, at the age of 64. Our thoughts and prayers for the Stewart family on the loss of Wendy on July 30, in her 58th year. Our

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Digging deeper

A section of my neighbour’s fence snapped in the recent wind storm and fell flat. He spent Saturday digging deep holes to place new posts in that will secure the fence. The posts are down very deep now. I expect

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