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The bees’ needs

Nikki Buechler Pontiac Jan. 23, 2022 Snow is piled up all over the Pontiac, but Heritage College will help you plan for the inevitable thaw,

Curfew lifted, hospitalizations peak

Carole St-Aubin Pontiac Jan. 17, 2022 In his latest press conference, Quebec Premier François Legault has announced that as of Monday the curfew has been

Connexions opens new Shawville office

Nikki Buechler Shawville Jan 11, 2022 The new Connexions Resource Centre satellite office at St. Paul’s Anglican church on Main Street, Shawville, is occupied by

Letters

Warden’s response to editorial Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the Editorial of January 12, 2022 entitled “Democratic Deficit” submitted by the publisher

Developmental Milestones

Is my child delayed? Developing on curve? Should I be worried? Is this normal? Are they ahead of the game? Should I be teaching them

The last straw

Quebec residents have some of the highest vaccination rates in the world, yet the province has endured some of the most restrictive preventative health measures

Getting to Know Ewe

Leystone Farms sits in idyllic surroundings. Protected by the Gatineau mountain ridge, the area is enveloped by stunning, resplendent landscape. The quiet farmhouse situated at

The bees’ needs

Nikki Buechler Pontiac Jan. 23, 2022 Snow is piled up all over the Pontiac, but Heritage College will help you plan for the inevitable thaw, offering a Backyard Beekeeping course starting March 1. Classes will be taught by veteran apiarist

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Curfew lifted, hospitalizations peak

Carole St-Aubin Pontiac Jan. 17, 2022 In his latest press conference, Quebec Premier François Legault has announced that as of Monday the curfew has been lifted and that schools are reopening. In the midst of the biggest blizzard of the

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Connexions opens new Shawville office

Nikki Buechler Shawville Jan 11, 2022 The new Connexions Resource Centre satellite office at St. Paul’s Anglican church on Main Street, Shawville, is occupied by Michèle Gagnon. The former executive director of the Western Quebec Literacy Council was recently hired

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Letters

Warden’s response to editorial Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the Editorial of January 12, 2022 entitled “Democratic Deficit” submitted by the publisher Charles Dickson. He criticizes two items, 1) the MRC Council resolution about the Canadian Nuclear

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Developmental Milestones

Is my child delayed? Developing on curve? Should I be worried? Is this normal? Are they ahead of the game? Should I be teaching them this, or that? These are all questions that most parents pose themselves daily . .

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The last straw

Quebec residents have some of the highest vaccination rates in the world, yet the province has endured some of the most restrictive preventative health measures in the country. Curfews, vaccination passports, school closures, restrictions on travel, sports, and social gatherings,

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Getting to Know Ewe

Leystone Farms sits in idyllic surroundings. Protected by the Gatineau mountain ridge, the area is enveloped by stunning, resplendent landscape. The quiet farmhouse situated at the edge of the Pontiac is the home of Karri Munn-Venn. A busy senior policy

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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

03 Aug

Euchre Tournament Fundraiser

August 3, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Otter Lake R.A. Association, 394 Tessier Street

Euchre tournament fundraiser for Otter Lake’s 150th Anniversary in 2026.

Pre-registration on now. $5 per person if pre-registered before the tournament. $8/pp at the door on the day of the tournament. You can send an e-transfer to pre-register to: otterlake150@outlook.com or contact Lory Beaudoin at: lorybeaudoin@gmail.com

The door opens at noon. Snacks and drinks for sale. The tournament starts at 1PM—prizes for the top 3 places; the lowest score and most lone hands. All skill levels welcome.

05 Aug

Community potluck to celebrate the Waltham Fire Department

August 5, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Paul Ryan Park, Waltham

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
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The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair!

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