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The Year in Review – January

The strife continues Premier François Legault announced that he would be re-imposing a nightly curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., as of Dec. 31,

The Year in Review – February

Flood prevention task force: Back in session The flood prevention task force sat down on Jan. 25 for the first time this season to discuss

The Year in Review – March

Demonstrators call for more funding for community groups A coalition of community organizations from across the Pontiac demonstrated outside the MRC building on Feb.22 to

Waltham: Helen Perry

Well, we got our Christmas wish which was to have a white Christmas. As I write my notes this morning, everything is so white and

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Get well wishes go out to Merril Fleury of Chichester, Que. who is currently in the Pembroke Regional Hospital. Roy Gagnon of Chichester has been

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers for the Lance and Richardson families on the loss of Denise on Dec. 12 at the age of 81. Our deepest

Quyon: Jill Young

Wow, it is hard to believe, but here we are, just a few days away from Christmas. It has been such a wonderful festive season

The Year in Review – January

The strife continues Premier François Legault announced that he would be re-imposing a nightly curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., as of Dec. 31, 2021 in an effort to help curb the spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant. Other

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The Year in Review – February

Flood prevention task force: Back in session The flood prevention task force sat down on Jan. 25 for the first time this season to discuss and plan for the spring thawing and watch out for any irregularities in water levels.

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The Year in Review – March

Demonstrators call for more funding for community groups A coalition of community organizations from across the Pontiac demonstrated outside the MRC building on Feb.22 to demand the government of Quebec provide them more funding, pictured above. This action was just

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Waltham: Helen Perry

Well, we got our Christmas wish which was to have a white Christmas. As I write my notes this morning, everything is so white and beautiful. It really feels like Christmas. We were saddened to hear of the passing of

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Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Get well wishes go out to Merril Fleury of Chichester, Que. who is currently in the Pembroke Regional Hospital. Roy Gagnon of Chichester has been moved from the Shawville Hospital to the Manoir in Fort Coulonge. We are lucky to

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers for the Lance and Richardson families on the loss of Denise on Dec. 12 at the age of 81. Our deepest condolences to the Craig and Lapierre families on the loss of Zelma on Dec. 14

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Quyon: Jill Young

Wow, it is hard to believe, but here we are, just a few days away from Christmas. It has been such a wonderful festive season so far and I’m so looking forward to the excitement the next week will bring.

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