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The Way We Were

Aug. 6,1997 25 Years Ago Fest a hit with young and old: The success of last weekend’s Brysonfest is proof two heads working together are

Food and drink for thought

Dear Editor, I’ve been following the story of Lake Mead in the southwest US. Lake Mead was formed in the 1930s when the Hoover Dam

Looking for a people’s champ

With less then a month to go, the race to be leader of the Conserative Party of Canada already appears to be over, with Pierre

Taking home the gold

Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac Aug 10, 2022 Winning in three categories a local bodybuilder distinguished himself at Montreal’s Popeye’s Natural Classic competition . THE EQUITY caught

Fishing on the island

Zainab Al-Mehdar L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet Aug 6, 2022 Celebrating their fourth annual fishing derby L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet saw a big turnout with lots of support from the community. Organized

Otter Lake makes a splash fundraising

Zainab Al-Mehdar Otter Lake Aug 6, 2022 Gathered at the recreational center in Otter Lake, eight different teams signed up for their annual fundraising baseball

Cedar Creek trout farm

Laura Thomas grew up next to a lake in Charteris. She spent much of her youth under water, snorkelling and discovering the world hidden under

The Way We Were

Aug. 6,1997 25 Years Ago Fest a hit with young and old: The success of last weekend’s Brysonfest is proof two heads working together are better than one. For the first time ever, Bryson’s Recreation Association and Lions Club joined

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Food and drink for thought

Dear Editor, I’ve been following the story of Lake Mead in the southwest US. Lake Mead was formed in the 1930s when the Hoover Dam blocked the flow of the Colorado River. It was very successful for decades, controlling the

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Looking for a people’s champ

With less then a month to go, the race to be leader of the Conserative Party of Canada already appears to be over, with Pierre Poilievre en route to becoming the next leader of the Party. With the endorsement of

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Taking home the gold

Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac Aug 10, 2022 Winning in three categories a local bodybuilder distinguished himself at Montreal’s Popeye’s Natural Classic competition . THE EQUITY caught up with Marc Pieschke originally from L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet, to talk to him about his recent wins

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Fishing on the island

Zainab Al-Mehdar L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet Aug 6, 2022 Celebrating their fourth annual fishing derby L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet saw a big turnout with lots of support from the community. Organized by Groupe L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet, the event is part of an effort to revitalize and preserve the

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Otter Lake makes a splash fundraising

Zainab Al-Mehdar Otter Lake Aug 6, 2022 Gathered at the recreational center in Otter Lake, eight different teams signed up for their annual fundraising baseball tournament. President of the RA, Shane Presley, highlighted that after talking to some of the

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Cedar Creek trout farm

Laura Thomas grew up next to a lake in Charteris. She spent much of her youth under water, snorkelling and discovering the world hidden under the surface. Thomas explained that like many kids, she wanted to be a marine biologist.

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Toller declined request to run for the CAQ

Brett Thoms Pontiac August 8, 2022 Jane Toller, warden of the MRC Pontiac, says that the Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ) attempted to recruit her to run to be the MNA for the Pontiac for this year’s election. Toller said that

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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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