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January 14, 2026

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Unanswered prayer

I listened to a sermon on Psalm 13 in which King David was lamenting that he felt God wasn’t listening to His call for help.

THE EQUITY wins big at QC newspaper awards

Your local newspaper team collected a handful of notable awards at this year’s Quebec Community Newspapers Association gala, including the evening’s most prestigious recognition.

Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Becky (McKay) and Kevin Renaud on the arrival of their baby boy on June 1. They named him Barrett Gregory Terrance, and he

Waltham – Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Kathleen “Kay” Sullivan Ranger, of Campbell’s Bay, and family and friends, in the recent passing of her

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

St-Paul’s Anglican Church, situated at 530 Main Street will be hosting its annual Chicken BBQ on Thursday, June 12, from 4:30- 7:00 p.m.. All are

Following the best way

I planted Zinnia seeds in the front of my house last year. They are an annual, so when I noticed them growing this spring, I

THE EQUITY rocks!

Dear Editor and Equity staff, I moved to Shawville in 1951 with my mom and dad, who were the area’s large and small animal veterinarians

This is going to hurt

Dear Editor, There’s a crisis arising in the U.S.A., which could lead to a civil war. The US government, in a rush to enact ethnic

For such a time as this

Hadassah, also known as Esther in the Bible, was an orphan girl who was forced into a scenario where a ruler made bad choices to

Waltham – Helen Perry

On Saturday afternoon, Larry and I took in the Festival Country Fort Coulonge/Mansfield, in Fort Coulonge at the arena. The country singers put on excellent

Unanswered prayer

I listened to a sermon on Psalm 13 in which King David was lamenting that he felt God wasn’t listening to His call for help. I need Your help. How long will You turn your face away? I can relate.

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Becky (McKay) and Kevin Renaud on the arrival of their baby boy on June 1. They named him Barrett Gregory Terrance, and he is a little brother for Hazel. Wishing the family all the best as they settle

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Kathleen “Kay” Sullivan Ranger, of Campbell’s Bay, and family and friends, in the recent passing of her dearly loved husband Joseph “Joe.” Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Suzanne (Cartier)

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

St-Paul’s Anglican Church, situated at 530 Main Street will be hosting its annual Chicken BBQ on Thursday, June 12, from 4:30- 7:00 p.m.. All are welcome. The MDJ Shawville BBQ fundraiser will be held on Friday, June 13, at 455

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Following the best way

I planted Zinnia seeds in the front of my house last year. They are an annual, so when I noticed them growing this spring, I was surprised. They aren’t supposed to do that, but they did. It was a pleasant

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THE EQUITY rocks!

Dear Editor and Equity staff, I moved to Shawville in 1951 with my mom and dad, who were the area’s large and small animal veterinarians for many moons. They were friends of Rosaleen and Dave Dickson. I even attended a

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This is going to hurt

Dear Editor, There’s a crisis arising in the U.S.A., which could lead to a civil war. The US government, in a rush to enact ethnic cleansing on its population, is attempting to invade and occupy California. On the pretense of

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For such a time as this

Hadassah, also known as Esther in the Bible, was an orphan girl who was forced into a scenario where a ruler made bad choices to suit His pride and selfish desires. But she belonged to God so with encouragement from

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Waltham – Helen Perry

On Saturday afternoon, Larry and I took in the Festival Country Fort Coulonge/Mansfield, in Fort Coulonge at the arena. The country singers put on excellent performances. There were food concessions and kiosks. On Sunday morning Father Michael Smith celebrated mass

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