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Noxious weed

Dear Editor, It’s high time to renew the battle against the invasive noxious weed known as the Manitoba maple. If you have them growing near

Who gets to win?

My rose bushes had dead wood and weeds in them, so this spring I cut them to the ground. It was planting season and I

Quyon – Jillian Young

I spent a relaxing weekend with family at a cottage on the river in Renfrew over the weekend. We had beautiful weather for spending time

Waltham – Helen Perry

There was a tornado warning for our area last Thursday afternoon. We were spared, as we only received rain and a bit of thunder. We

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Congratulations to the Shawville Lions Club on another successful Jamboree held this past weekend at the Armstrong Farm. The Municipality of Shawville has announced a

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

Noxious weed

Dear Editor, It’s high time to renew the battle against the invasive noxious weed known as the Manitoba maple. If you have them growing near your foundation, they are eating the stone work, and destroying your house from the bottom

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Who gets to win?

My rose bushes had dead wood and weeds in them, so this spring I cut them to the ground. It was planting season and I don’t know why I did it, but I stuck two Butternut squash seeds in the

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Quyon – Jillian Young

I spent a relaxing weekend with family at a cottage on the river in Renfrew over the weekend. We had beautiful weather for spending time on the beach and in the water, with bonfires in the evenings and game nights

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Waltham – Helen Perry

There was a tornado warning for our area last Thursday afternoon. We were spared, as we only received rain and a bit of thunder. We are so fortunate, as the Montreal and surrounding areas have experienced flooding during the last

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Congratulations to the Shawville Lions Club on another successful Jamboree held this past weekend at the Armstrong Farm. The Municipality of Shawville has announced a boil water advisory for the Village. Please boil water for at least one minute until

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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 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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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.

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