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November 19, 2025

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Ashley Hodgins setting her assembly line of cut pieces of wool and fleece in order to get the product ready for sewing.

Warming up with winter woolies

Carole St-Aubin Shawville Sept. 30, 2021  What began as a hobby for Sewing Sistas, Ashley and Breanna Hodgins in 2016 has now turned into a

Quyon: Jill Young (Oct. 6)

Deepest sympathies are extended to the family of Jeanne (Proulx) Aubin who passed away on Sept. 22 after a courageous battle with cancer. Our thoughts

Waltham: Helen Perry (Oct. 6)

Birthday wishes and love are extended to Nevaeh Valiquette, daughter of Shannon and Tyler Valiquette, of Arnprior, Ont. who celebrated her ninth birthday on Oct.

Thirty years at the Pontiac Terry Fox run

Volunteers for the Try Like Terry run that have been involved the decades-long run for the past 30 years or more Left to right: Rick Valin, Margeurite Carmichael, Darleen Murphy, Janey Orr MacDougall, Dorothy Cowley, Linda Smart and Janice Richardson

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Ashley Hodgins setting her assembly line of cut pieces of wool and fleece in order to get the product ready for sewing.

Warming up with winter woolies

Carole St-Aubin Shawville Sept. 30, 2021  What began as a hobby for Sewing Sistas, Ashley and Breanna Hodgins in 2016 has now turned into a successful recycling and upcycling venture for these busy medical field workers. “It all began with

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Fire prevention week is Oct. 3 to Oct. 9

Jorge Maria MRC Pontiac Oct. 6, 2021  Fire prevention week runs from Oct. 3 to Oct. 9 and is an important reminder about fire safety. The week-long event originally commemorated the great Chicago Fire of 1871 which killed several hundred

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Quyon: Jill Young (Oct. 6)

Deepest sympathies are extended to the family of Jeanne (Proulx) Aubin who passed away on Sept. 22 after a courageous battle with cancer. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Proulx family and all of Jeanne’s loved ones at this

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse (Oct. 6)

Our deepest condolences to the Budge family on the loss of Jack on Sept. 12 at the age of 42. He was the father of Dakota. He was the brother of John (Celia), Madeleine (late Donald), Raymond (Susie), Peter (Barbara),

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Waltham: Helen Perry (Oct. 6)

Birthday wishes and love are extended to Nevaeh Valiquette, daughter of Shannon and Tyler Valiquette, of Arnprior, Ont. who celebrated her ninth birthday on Oct. 3. We hope that you had a fun-filled day Nevaeh. Happy anniversary and love is

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The importance of Truth and Reconciliation

Jorge Maria Pontiac Sept. 29, 2021 For the first time ever, National Truth and Reconciliation Day is being held on Sept. 30. The day serves as a chance to reflect on Indigenous history. Chief Dylan Whiteduck of Kitigan Zibi First

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