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The parade of lights

Zainab Al-Mehdar Ladysmith Aug 17, 2022 Holding their first celebration since covid the Johnson Lake community enjoyed flotillas and fireworks on the lake. On July

MoP meeting

Brett Thoms Pontiac Aug 9, 2022 The August 9 Municipality of Pontiac (MoP) public council meeting saw over 20 people in attendance and various resolutions

Woman drowns in Black River

Zainab Al-Mehdar Waltham Aug 13, 2022 On Saturday, a woman drowned in the Noire River in Waltham, as reported by Sûreté du Québec. It was

Shawville’s barber stylist

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville Aug 16, 2022 Just down on Main Street in Shawville, you might recognize the barbershop that has stood there for around 40

We should do better by our vets

The past few months have brought to light the issue that we live in a region with a debilitating veterinarian shortage. This issue was made

Adventures

Most of us love adventures as adults. We love experiencing new moments, being excited and wowed. Of course, many of our kids feel the same.

Enjoying the fruits of their labour

Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac Aug 9, 2022 It was a bitter-sweet celebration for Jardin Éducatif du Pontiac as they held its annual BBQ end-of-summer event. After

The parade of lights

Zainab Al-Mehdar Ladysmith Aug 17, 2022 Holding their first celebration since covid the Johnson Lake community enjoyed flotillas and fireworks on the lake. On July 30 community members decorated their cottages and boats to compete for different prizes. The event

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MoP meeting

Brett Thoms Pontiac Aug 9, 2022 The August 9 Municipality of Pontiac (MoP) public council meeting saw over 20 people in attendance and various resolutions concerning the fire department passed, as well as extensive discussion of the proposed bylaw concerning

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Woman drowns in Black River

Zainab Al-Mehdar Waltham Aug 13, 2022 On Saturday, a woman drowned in the Noire River in Waltham, as reported by Sûreté du Québec. It was around 3:45 p.m. when emergency services were called to the scene concerning a person in

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Shawville’s barber stylist

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville Aug 16, 2022 Just down on Main Street in Shawville, you might recognize the barbershop that has stood there for around 40 years, but three years ago a new owner took over and has since added a

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We should do better by our vets

The past few months have brought to light the issue that we live in a region with a debilitating veterinarian shortage. This issue was made even more heartbreakingly apparent in recent weeks when many Pontiac horse owners received the tragic

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Adventures

Most of us love adventures as adults. We love experiencing new moments, being excited and wowed. Of course, many of our kids feel the same. Adventures are the breeding ground for imagination, to write, to create stories and to make

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Enjoying the fruits of their labour

Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac Aug 9, 2022 It was a bitter-sweet celebration for Jardin Éducatif du Pontiac as they held its annual BBQ end-of-summer event. After seven weeks with the kids it is time to send them off to enjoy the

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Historical bike ride through Bristol and Norway Bay

Eva Baldi Bristol August 14, 2022 After being postponed because of last weekend’s scorching temperatures the Friends of Chats Falls held its first historical bike tour through Bristol and Norway Bay. Friends of Chats Falls is a not-for-profit organization started

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LOCAL EVENTS
02 Aug

PPHS Reunion

August 2, 2025
All Day

PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6

03 Aug

Euchre Tournament Fundraiser

August 3, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Otter Lake R.A. Association, 394 Tessier Street

Euchre tournament fundraiser for Otter Lake’s 150th Anniversary in 2026.

Pre-registration on now. $5 per person if pre-registered before the tournament. $8/pp at the door on the day of the tournament. You can send an e-transfer to pre-register to: otterlake150@outlook.com or contact Lory Beaudoin at: lorybeaudoin@gmail.com

The door opens at noon. Snacks and drinks for sale. The tournament starts at 1PM—prizes for the top 3 places; the lowest score and most lone hands. All skill levels welcome.

05 Aug

Community potluck to celebrate the Waltham Fire Department

August 5, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Paul Ryan Park, Waltham

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
All Day

The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair!

www.shawvillefair.ca

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