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Lamarche retiring

Nikki Buechler Shawville Nov 27, 2021 There are signs of imminent departure, boxes in the hallway; the walls are bare. Dr. Maurice Lamarche and his

DWKS School update

Carole St-Aubin Pontiac Nov 22, 2021 According to Western Quebec School Board Director General Mike Dubeau, the elementary sector of the school was closed and

Bertand resigns priesthood

Carole St-Aubin Pontiac Nov 22, 2021 In a Sunday Facebook post, Justin Bertrand explained that he had handed in his resignation to the Bishop of

The Way We Were

Nov. 27, 1996 25 Years Ago St. Joseph’s closes doors: That’s it for St. Joseph’s. As of Wednesday, the 46-year-old nursing home will be officially

A solution

In the article in the Nov. 17 edition of THE EQUITY about the injured hiker in Luskville, the first challenge the rescuers faced was locating

Christmas Baking

This year, it feels like our busy Christmas season is back. We have Christmas parties in full swing, birthday parties, shopping dates and much more.

Lamarche retiring

Nikki Buechler Shawville Nov 27, 2021 There are signs of imminent departure, boxes in the hallway; the walls are bare. Dr. Maurice Lamarche and his wife France M. Lamarche are moving away from Shawville to enjoy retirement, with Dr. Lamarche

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DWKS School update

Carole St-Aubin Pontiac Nov 22, 2021 According to Western Quebec School Board Director General Mike Dubeau, the elementary sector of the school was closed and will be re-opened on Monday Nov. 29. “When we reached 12 cases we met with

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MRC launches business survey with a surprise

Carole St-Aubin Bristol Nov 19, 2021 The MRC Pontiac’s economic development team has launched a survey for Pontiac business owners and entrepreneurs. This is on the heels of putting a new service in place for businesses called . . .

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Getting acquainted with Shawville area

Nikki Buechler Shawville Nov 24, 2021 I’m Nikki. I’m not from the area, but I have noticed it doesn’t matter — I have felt very welcomed. Besides, I’ve been informed you need to be here for several generations to be

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Bertand resigns priesthood

Carole St-Aubin Pontiac Nov 22, 2021 In a Sunday Facebook post, Justin Bertrand explained that he had handed in his resignation to the Bishop of the Pembroke Diocese, Guy Desrochers, this past . . .

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The Way We Were

Nov. 27, 1996 25 Years Ago St. Joseph’s closes doors: That’s it for St. Joseph’s. As of Wednesday, the 46-year-old nursing home will be officially closed. Three residents remain at the building, but they will now be part of the

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A solution

In the article in the Nov. 17 edition of THE EQUITY about the injured hiker in Luskville, the first challenge the rescuers faced was locating the victim. There is a solution to this problem. Someone, somewhere invented an app called,

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Christmas Baking

This year, it feels like our busy Christmas season is back. We have Christmas parties in full swing, birthday parties, shopping dates and much more. I can’t say the hustle and bustle isn’t a tad stressful but I am enjoying

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