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January 14, 2026

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Friends reunited after 85 years

These three incredible women were all born at Starks Corner and began their educational journey together 85 years ago at the little two-room schoolhouse in

Who is in the penalty box?

Dear Editor, Chris Judd’s July 9 column makes me want to better understand Canada’s supply management system (SMS). I have no skin in this game,

Pulling weeds

I was in the garden early this morning trying to get ahead of the weeds. Early is good, because the day is going to be

Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Brady and Cass (Sullivan) Trudeau on the safe arrival of their baby girl. She was born on July 7, and they have named

Waltham – Helen Perry

Birthday wishes are extended to my brother in-law Brent Pilon, of Casselman, who is celebrating his birthday today. May you have an awesome birthday and

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Routhier family on the loss of Marcel on Saturday, July 5, in his 81st year. Our deepest condolences to the Conroy

Across the miles

I have cousins in the Maritimes, a brother in the West, and friends in other provinces. When I was younger, I kept in contact by

Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Tessa (Young) and Chris Romain on the arrival of their first child. They welcomed a baby girl on June 29, and her name

Waltham – Helen Perry

Birthday wishes and love is wished to my nephew Jesse Pilon, of Casselman, who is celebrating a birthday today. May you have an awesome day

Friends reunited after 85 years

These three incredible women were all born at Starks Corner and began their educational journey together 85 years ago at the little two-room schoolhouse in their hometown. Recently, Jean traveled from Bon Accord, Alta. to visit family and reconnect with

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The end of an era – The dawn of a new chapter

Dear Editor, The Rotary Club of Shawville extends heartfelt gratitude to the Pontiac Agricultural Society (PAS) for entrusting us with the management of the Shawville Fair entrance gates since 1976 – an incredible 48-year partnership. It has been an honour

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Who is in the penalty box?

Dear Editor, Chris Judd’s July 9 column makes me want to better understand Canada’s supply management system (SMS). I have no skin in this game, but am a city dweller – and cottage owner at Green Lake – so my

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Pulling weeds

I was in the garden early this morning trying to get ahead of the weeds. Early is good, because the day is going to be hot. As I looked at my work I thought, now the plants are going to

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Brady and Cass (Sullivan) Trudeau on the safe arrival of their baby girl. She was born on July 7, and they have named her Clover Lisa-Leigh. Wishing Brady and Cass all the best with their adorable wee girl.

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Birthday wishes are extended to my brother in-law Brent Pilon, of Casselman, who is celebrating his birthday today. May you have an awesome birthday and a great year ahead. We are experiencing another heat wave. It is great weather for

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Routhier family on the loss of Marcel on Saturday, July 5, in his 81st year. Our deepest condolences to the Conroy family on the loss of Mervin on Sunday, July 6, at the age of 78.

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Across the miles

I have cousins in the Maritimes, a brother in the West, and friends in other provinces. When I was younger, I kept in contact by writing letters. Every other option, of which there were few compared to today, were out

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Tessa (Young) and Chris Romain on the arrival of their first child. They welcomed a baby girl on June 29, and her name is Emmie Pearl. She is absolutely adorable, and I hear the new mom and dad

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Birthday wishes and love is wished to my nephew Jesse Pilon, of Casselman, who is celebrating a birthday today. May you have an awesome day and year ahead Jesse. On Saturday evening, family and friends, gathered at Connie and Charlie

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