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House fire on L’Île du Grand Calumet

Firefighters from L’Île du Grand Calumet, Campbell’s Bay, Portage du Fort and Shawville-Clarendon arrived to the scene of a house fire in L’Île du Grand

Air rescue services for TNO?

Jorge Maria Pontiac July 21, 2021  The MRC Pontiac launched a survey of TNO population last week as a preliminary step to providing air rescue

The way we were (July 28)

July 31,1996  25 Years Ago Parents reject proposal for new hockey league:  The Shawville and District Minor Hockey Association is facing major hurdles in getting

First year of school

By Shelley Heaphy  If you’re preparing a kiddo for school, the countdown is on, one more month. I remember worrying about preparing my kids for

Pontiac Terry Fox run celebrates 40 years

Jorge Maria Shawville July 28, 2021 The 40th annual “Pontiac Try Like Terry” run comes back to the Pontiac as COVID restrictions that hindered last year’s run ease. Less than one month out, organizers of the run expected a repeat

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House fire on L’Île du Grand Calumet

Firefighters from L’Île du Grand Calumet, Campbell’s Bay, Portage du Fort and Shawville-Clarendon arrived to the scene of a house fire in L’Île du Grand Calumet on Friday. The fire took much of the afternoon to extinguish.

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Military exercises play out near Sheenboro

Jorge Maria Sheenboro July 28, 2021 Last Sunday and Monday, Canadian Special Operations Forces conducted training exercises near Sheenboro. A small group of no more than 50, which included a training audience, staff and support, were in the area to

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Air rescue services for TNO?

Jorge Maria Pontiac July 21, 2021  The MRC Pontiac launched a survey of TNO population last week as a preliminary step to providing air rescue services to residents living in the remote region.

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The way we were (July 28)

July 31,1996  25 Years Ago Parents reject proposal for new hockey league:  The Shawville and District Minor Hockey Association is facing major hurdles in getting the 96-97 hockey season off the ground – or on the ice. At a meeting

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First year of school

By Shelley Heaphy  If you’re preparing a kiddo for school, the countdown is on, one more month. I remember worrying about preparing my kids for the big transition of going from home to school, and I’m certain I’m not alone.

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Pines in the Sand - Lemke Family Roots and Branches

Pines in the Sand - Lemke Family Roots and Branches

August 17, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Renfrew County historian Dave Lemkay to speak on Pines in the Sand – Lemke Family Roots and Branches. This free public presentation takes place on Sunday, August 17, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. His talk draws on his extensive family research from Germany to Petawawa Township, across North America and the world. Refreshments will be served.

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Expo Shawville Fair 2025

August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
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