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Fire in Ladysmith claims life

Brett Thoms Ladysmith October 5, 2022 A fire burned down a home in Thorne early Wednesday morning. The incident happened at 2160 Rte. 303 in

My summer at the Pontiac Museum

Chloe Lemay Shawville Oct. 8, 2022 The Pontiac Museum is housed in the former Shawville train station which was relocated in the mid-1970s to the

Thoughts on Thanksgiving

With the memories of Thanksgiving weekend still fresh in our minds, now might be a good time to reflect on the nature of the holiday

The Way We Were

Oct. 8,1997 – 25 Years Ago 12th Oktoberfest draws thousands: Thanks to unseasonably mild temperatures, non-stop entertainment and an abundance of homemade sauerkraut, the 12th

Pontiac Fall Market held in Luskville

Brett Thoms Luskville October 1, 2022 The Pontiac Market Fall Fair was recently held at the Luskville Community Centre. During the market, guests could shop

Supporting young artists in the community

Zainab Al-Mehdar Luskville Oct. 9, 2022 Sharing their love for nature and animals Robert Laurin and Victoria Mestres-Laurin invited neighbours, friends and community members to

Fire in Ladysmith claims life

Brett Thoms Ladysmith October 5, 2022 A fire burned down a home in Thorne early Wednesday morning. The incident happened at 2160 Rte. 303 in Ladysmith. The home’s resident, who was in their eighties, has been declared missing. A body

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My summer at the Pontiac Museum

Chloe Lemay Shawville Oct. 8, 2022 The Pontiac Museum is housed in the former Shawville train station which was relocated in the mid-1970s to the Lake Street side of the Fair Grounds in Shawville for the purpose and is operated

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Thoughts on Thanksgiving

With the memories of Thanksgiving weekend still fresh in our minds, now might be a good time to reflect on the nature of the holiday and what it actually means to be thankful. The four century old tradition began as

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The Way We Were

Oct. 8,1997 – 25 Years Ago 12th Oktoberfest draws thousands: Thanks to unseasonably mild temperatures, non-stop entertainment and an abundance of homemade sauerkraut, the 12th annual Oktoberfest Ladysmith will go down in the history books as a tremendous success. An

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Pontiac Fall Market held in Luskville

Brett Thoms Luskville October 1, 2022 The Pontiac Market Fall Fair was recently held at the Luskville Community Centre. During the market, guests could shop at the various booths and also take part in a turkey dinner which was provided

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Supporting young artists in the community

Zainab Al-Mehdar Luskville Oct. 9, 2022 Sharing their love for nature and animals Robert Laurin and Victoria Mestres-Laurin invited neighbours, friends and community members to a Thanksgiving open house. The events purpose was to celebrate young artists and talk about

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