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Starship Troopers invade Quyon

Brett Thoms Quyon June 24, 2022 Cinema Cimetiere, a group that puts on outdoor movies in Quyon, held their second film screening of the summer

Moments in Time

Fran Langford-Erfle brought in this photo, taken circa 1950. Some of our more senior Shawville residents will remember when Selly Langford’s store occupied the space

Mansfield joins celebrations across the Pontiac

Brett Thoms Mansfield-et-Pontefract July 2, 2022 Mansfield-et-Pontefract held its annual celebration on Canada Day weekend, Mansfield-en-fête. The event featured live music, fireworks, bouncy castles, face

Starship Troopers invade Quyon

Brett Thoms Quyon June 24, 2022 Cinema Cimetiere, a group that puts on outdoor movies in Quyon, held their second film screening of the summer on Friday. For $10, movie goers could set themselves up to watch a screening of

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Pure Conscience farm welcomes in the new season

Friday June 24th people gathered at Ferme Pure Conscience to welcome in the summer solstice, eat some local produce and take a salsa dancing lesson. Owner Gemma Villavicencio spoke on the event saying “we’re celebrating the beginning of the summer

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First ever enrichment program at McDowell

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville June 29, 2022 For some students learning in the traditional way does not always cut it and with funding Dr. S.E. McDowell Elementary School was able to offer an enrichment program for select students this year, the

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Moments in Time

Fran Langford-Erfle brought in this photo, taken circa 1950. Some of our more senior Shawville residents will remember when Selly Langford’s store occupied the space at 357 Main Street, currently occupied by Brooklyn Place. According to Fran, Selly Langford stands

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EDM festival in Bryson sparks controversy

Brett Thoms Bryson July 2, 2022 Featuring EDM artists from across the world, the Grove and Bass festival returned to the Pontiac this year. The event was held at the Paradise Leisure Park in Bryson, just beside the bridge to

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Mansfield joins celebrations across the Pontiac

Brett Thoms Mansfield-et-Pontefract July 2, 2022 Mansfield-et-Pontefract held its annual celebration on Canada Day weekend, Mansfield-en-fête. The event featured live music, fireworks, bouncy castles, face painting and a baseball tournament. The purpose of the celebrations is to fundraise for firefighters

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Sand Bay resident recognized by community

Brett Thoms Sand Bay July 2, 2022 Jim Jones, long time Sand Bay resident, was honoured for his contributions to his community on Saturday. At the unveiling of the new backstop at the Sand Bay Ball Park, Jones was honoured

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Pines in the Sand - Lemke Family Roots and Branches

Pines in the Sand - Lemke Family Roots and Branches

August 17, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Renfrew County historian Dave Lemkay to speak on Pines in the Sand – Lemke Family Roots and Branches. This free public presentation takes place on Sunday, August 17, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. His talk draws on his extensive family research from Germany to Petawawa Township, across North America and the world. Refreshments will be served.

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
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