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Welcome to summer camp

There’s nothing like a chance to spend the summer by the lake with friends at their favourite camp swimming and soaking up the sun. And

Hit the breaks

Brett Thoms Shawville July 22, 2022 New stop signs have been installed in three locations in Shawville. Being new, some drivers are blowing right through

“The Vault” grand opening

Eva Baldi Shawville July 14, 2022 Thursday July 14 marked the grand opening of “The Vault”, the new downstairs clearance section at Shawville women’s clothing

A new outdoor market in Shawville

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville July 16, 2022 Looking for a local market to showcase the area’s talent, William Bastien and Cathy Bastien started their own outdoor

Summer students exhibit passion for history

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville Aug 3, 2022 A major importance of maintaining the Pontiac museum and keeping it running is to preserve the vast history of the area. Glen Ansell, the vice president and Robert Wills, president of the Pontiac Historical

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Shawville to twin with a town in Ireland

Brett Thoms Shawville August 1, 2022 Plans are in motion to make Shawville the twin of municipality Longford in the Republic of Ireland. This move will come as a part of Shawville’s 150-year anniversary celebration next year. Usually, twin towns

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Welcome to summer camp

There’s nothing like a chance to spend the summer by the lake with friends at their favourite camp swimming and soaking up the sun. And before the summer break rolls in parents are already frantically looking for camps to sign

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Hit the breaks

Brett Thoms Shawville July 22, 2022 New stop signs have been installed in three locations in Shawville. Being new, some drivers are blowing right through them. The new signs are located at Rectory Rd. and John Dale Rd., Argue St.

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“The Vault” grand opening

Eva Baldi Shawville July 14, 2022 Thursday July 14 marked the grand opening of “The Vault”, the new downstairs clearance section at Shawville women’s clothing boutique Jolie Folie. Before the various lockdowns, the owner of Jolie Folie, Melanie Pieschke, was

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A new outdoor market in Shawville

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville July 16, 2022 Looking for a local market to showcase the area’s talent, William Bastien and Cathy Bastien started their own outdoor market welcoming any vendor who has a product to sell. “It’s for people that don’t

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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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