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November 19, 2025

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What an a-fair

In the span of a little over six weeks, the Shawville Fair board of directors, volunteers and sponsors have done the seemingly impossible: They’ve built

On Friday morning, the Shawville-Clarendon Fire Department brought a fire truck to the fairgrounds to help teach children about fire safety. Firefighter Paul Emmerson gave safety tips, answered questions, let children go inside the fire truck and even let them hold fire gear to help them understand the equipment’s weight. He noted that they especially liked sitting in the front and pretending they’re driving. “It’s all about the kids, seeing them entertained and informed,” said Emmerson.

Fire Department gives back to local youth

Julien St-Jean Shawville Sept. 3, 2021 On Friday morning, the Shawville-Clarendon Fire Department brought a fire truck to the fairgrounds to help teach children about

Local politicians and owner cut the ribbon for the official opening of Manoir Meril in Portage du Fort. Left to right: Portage du Fort Director General Lisa Dagenais, Mayor Lynne Cameron, co-owners Marie-Anne Jolicoeur and Pierre Jolicoeur, Pontiac Warden Jane Toller and MNA André Fortin.

Seniors have a new home in the Pontiac

Jorge Maria Portage du Fort  Sept. 3, 2021  A long-term independent care facility, Manoir Meril, officially opened last Friday in Portage du Fort. It becomes

The way we were (Sept. 8)

Sept. 11, 1996  25 Years Ago Radioactive isotope plan to be explained at MRC: Officials from Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd will be at the

Unwinding

Hooray, they did it. We did it. They’re in school, loving their teacher, classroom and friends (we hope).  We miss them all day long, we

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse (Sept. 8)

Our deepest condolences to the Lehmann family on the loss of Douglas on Aug. 27 at the age of 58.  Our thoughts and prayers for

Quyon: Jill Young (Sept. 8)

Congratulations to Sarah Michelle Davis on the arrival of her twin boys last week. She named the babies Atlas and Nixon and they arrived early

Waltham: Helen Perry (Sept. 8)

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Leonard Duff of Allumette Island, Que. He was the beloved husband of Atje (Nieuwland). Our thoughts

Sheenboro: Dorris Ranger (Sept. 8)

Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the Duff family on the passing of Leonard Duff, beloved husband of 39 years to Atje (nee

What an a-fair

In the span of a little over six weeks, the Shawville Fair board of directors, volunteers and sponsors have done the seemingly impossible: They’ve built a five-day extravaganza for the people of the Pontiac. To put things into perspective, planning

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On Friday morning, the Shawville-Clarendon Fire Department brought a fire truck to the fairgrounds to help teach children about fire safety. Firefighter Paul Emmerson gave safety tips, answered questions, let children go inside the fire truck and even let them hold fire gear to help them understand the equipment’s weight. He noted that they especially liked sitting in the front and pretending they’re driving. “It’s all about the kids, seeing them entertained and informed,” said Emmerson.

Fire Department gives back to local youth

Julien St-Jean Shawville Sept. 3, 2021 On Friday morning, the Shawville-Clarendon Fire Department brought a fire truck to the fairgrounds to help teach children about fire safety. Firefighter Paul Emmerson gave safety tips, answered questions, let children go inside the

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Local politicians and owner cut the ribbon for the official opening of Manoir Meril in Portage du Fort. Left to right: Portage du Fort Director General Lisa Dagenais, Mayor Lynne Cameron, co-owners Marie-Anne Jolicoeur and Pierre Jolicoeur, Pontiac Warden Jane Toller and MNA André Fortin.

Seniors have a new home in the Pontiac

Jorge Maria Portage du Fort  Sept. 3, 2021  A long-term independent care facility, Manoir Meril, officially opened last Friday in Portage du Fort. It becomes the second facility in the entirety of the Pontiac MRC, something politicians on hand for

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The way we were (Sept. 8)

Sept. 11, 1996  25 Years Ago Radioactive isotope plan to be explained at MRC: Officials from Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd will be at the next MRC meeting to explain the company’s planned expansion with regard to the manufacture of

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Unwinding

Hooray, they did it. We did it. They’re in school, loving their teacher, classroom and friends (we hope).  We miss them all day long, we think about the fun they’re having, the nervousness they’re experiencing, the learning going on and

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The federal election matters to the Pontiac

Dear Editor, I’d like to thank letter writer Robert Wills for his suggestion that voting for a minority government is the best thing to do. However, I disagree with his analysis that the federal election matters not much to the

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse (Sept. 8)

Our deepest condolences to the Lehmann family on the loss of Douglas on Aug. 27 at the age of 58.  Our thoughts and prayers for the Beaudoin and St. Aubin families on the loss of Brigitte on Sept. 3 at

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Quyon: Jill Young (Sept. 8)

Congratulations to Sarah Michelle Davis on the arrival of her twin boys last week. She named the babies Atlas and Nixon and they arrived early but I hear they are all doing very well. Wishing Sarah all the best. I

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Waltham: Helen Perry (Sept. 8)

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Leonard Duff of Allumette Island, Que. He was the beloved husband of Atje (Nieuwland). Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Atje, family and friends at this difficult time.

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Sheenboro: Dorris Ranger (Sept. 8)

Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the Duff family on the passing of Leonard Duff, beloved husband of 39 years to Atje (nee Nieuwland) of Allumette Island, Que. He passed away on August 29 shortly after his 67th

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