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June 18, 2025

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Planting Trees

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville May 28, 2022 Dedicated to celebrating the month of the Tree and Forests the MRC Pontiac staff were giving out free trees

Hurling axes in the Pontiac

Brett Thoms Mansfield-et-Pontefract May 29, 2022 The Coopérative Aventure Hélian held the grand opening of six new axe throwing lanes in Mansfield-et-Pontefract on Sunday. The

Big show for the 25th

Zainab Al-Mehdar Fort-coulonge May 26, 2022 Serving lots of glitter and sass, the students of the Corriveau School of Dance packed a full house and

An unsung hero of the Shawville Fair

Pontiac native, national country music star and long-time promoter and talent agent for the Shawville Fair, Ron Sparling, is set to be honoured at the

Community Rally against Bill 96

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville May 28, 2022 Approximately 20 or so concerned citizens gathered on the corner of Hwy 148 and Centre Street to rally the

A good airing

Over recent weeks, there has been much discussion in THE EQUITY on the proposal to build a nuclear waste dump at Chalk River. We have

Conservative leadership race comes to the Pontiac

Brett Thoms Campbell’s Bay May 29, 2022 The federal Conservative Party leadership candidate Leslyn Lewis visited the Pontiac at the Church of Faith, Praise and Prayer in Campbell’s Bay on a campaign stop. Lewis, who is an MP representing Haldimand-Norfolk

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Planting Trees

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville May 28, 2022 Dedicated to celebrating the month of the Tree and Forests the MRC Pontiac staff were giving out free trees to community members as part of the Tree and Forests Festival. The staff set up

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Hurling axes in the Pontiac

Brett Thoms Mansfield-et-Pontefract May 29, 2022 The Coopérative Aventure Hélian held the grand opening of six new axe throwing lanes in Mansfield-et-Pontefract on Sunday. The idea of the axe throwing centre was . . .

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Big show for the 25th

Zainab Al-Mehdar Fort-coulonge May 26, 2022 Serving lots of glitter and sass, the students of the Corriveau School of Dance packed a full house and danced the night away at this year’s 25th show. Before the show, head dance teacher

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An unsung hero of the Shawville Fair

Pontiac native, national country music star and long-time promoter and talent agent for the Shawville Fair, Ron Sparling, is set to be honoured at the upcoming fair. Born in 1940 in Campbell’s Bay, Que. Sparling went on to be a

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Community Rally against Bill 96

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville May 28, 2022 Approximately 20 or so concerned citizens gathered on the corner of Hwy 148 and Centre Street to rally the recent passing of Bill 96 by the CAQ Quebec. Organizer and concerned citizen Doreen Lloyd

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A good airing

Over recent weeks, there has been much discussion in THE EQUITY on the proposal to build a nuclear waste dump at Chalk River. We have seen letters to the editor and opinion articles both for and against. We have reported

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LOCAL EVENTS
28 Jun

Festival de la Culbute Festival

June 28, 2025
All Day

A celebration of the 150th anniversary of the construction of the Culbute Locks, an industrial marvel in its day and an important part of our local heritage.
A day filled with celebration;
– The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show
– Music and dancing
– Food and drink
– and much more!
We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada

Music Trivia Nite

Music Trivia Nite

June 28, 2025
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Come enjoy an evening of fun! Test your knowledge of Music Trivia! Prizes, and some competition!
Bar, snacks will be available. All money raised will go towards a chair lift for the Town Hall.

Gardening Workshops

Gardening Workshops

July 5, 2025 - July 19, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
We at the Parents’ Voice Shawville Area are excited to offer these two workshops! July 5 & July 19 from 11:00-12:00.
Have partnered with Pure Conscience to offer two 1 hour planting workshops for parents and children.
The workshop will include the following activities:
  1. How to read seed labels
  2. Knowing what and when to plant
  3. Getting your hands dirty with planting!
  4. Planning your garden
  5. Some gardening tips and tricks
  6. Trimming plants
  7. Fall garden planning
Please complete this form to reserve your spot. Payment will be made closer to the date if we get the minimum number of participants. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/DEuHomtBka5Dkw8v7
Cost: $20 per participant (parent and 1 child)
12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree

12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree

July 17, 2025 - July 20, 2025
6:00 pm

A Weekend of Amazing Country Music and Fun!

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

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