Looking for pioneers
October 14, 2025
Dear Editor, Are any of your readers the descendants of the original pioneers? We at the Pontiac Archives are making a map of Clarendon pioneers
Dear Editor, Are any of your readers the descendants of the original pioneers? We at the Pontiac Archives are making a map of Clarendon pioneers
Dear Editor, I agree with certain elements of Warden Toller’s recent letter to the editor (published Oct. 1) such as the need for regional visioning,
Congratulations to Jessica Trudeau and Colton Scissons, as they were married on September 26th at the Aquatopia Water Garden Conservatory in Carp. Wishing the happy
The happiest of birthdays is wished to Sheila Harris, who celebrated her 88th birthday on Oct. 4. May you be blessed this coming year with
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Smith family on the loss of Atholl on Oct. 2, at the age of 87. Our sympathies to
I planted pole beans on the side of my house this spring. They grew up over the roof of the porch and gave a good
Dear Editor, Prime Minister Carney is visiting the American president this week, trying to get an economic deal done with this temperamental personality. Trump has
Dear Editor, I feel insulted. I was watching YouTube, as usual, and a panel popped up in my feed, so I decided to see what
Dear Editor, A long time ago – in the early ‘60s – I lived in Shawville. My father, Dr. Roly Armitage, along with Mickey Hodgins
Dear Editor, Are any of your readers the descendants of the original pioneers? We at the Pontiac Archives are making a map of Clarendon pioneers using information from Bert Stark’s map and the map produced by Joanne Brownlee. On it
Dear Editor, I agree with certain elements of Warden Toller’s recent letter to the editor (published Oct. 1) such as the need for regional visioning, unity building, transparency, and collaboration but have seen no concrete evidence that she has given
Congratulations to Jessica Trudeau and Colton Scissons, as they were married on September 26th at the Aquatopia Water Garden Conservatory in Carp. Wishing the happy couple all the best as they begin this next chapter together as husband and wife.
The happiest of birthdays is wished to Sheila Harris, who celebrated her 88th birthday on Oct. 4. May you be blessed this coming year with health and happiness surrounded by the love of your family and friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Smith family on the loss of Atholl on Oct. 2, at the age of 87. Our sympathies to the Picard family on the loss of Joe on Oct. 3. Happy belated 45th wedding
I planted pole beans on the side of my house this spring. They grew up over the roof of the porch and gave a good crop. Sometime in August though, they quit. I did notice flowers on the vines but
Dear Editor, Prime Minister Carney is visiting the American president this week, trying to get an economic deal done with this temperamental personality. Trump has raisedtariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum and lumber and wants to dismantle the quota system
Dear Editor, I feel insulted. I was watching YouTube, as usual, and a panel popped up in my feed, so I decided to see what it was about. It wasn’t a video, but an ad, pretending to be a poll.
Dear Editor, A long time ago – in the early ‘60s – I lived in Shawville. My father, Dr. Roly Armitage, along with Mickey Hodgins and many other Shawville residents, put together a plan to fund and build an arena
The Pontiac Historical Society will hold its Annual General Meeting at the Pontiac Archives, 358 Main Street, Shawville, Quebec, on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome. Phone 819-647-3538 for information.
We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.
Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!
Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!
Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.
Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !
Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!
Every Friday – Hooley in the Hall. Live music 7 – 9:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall, 530 Main, Shawville. Free. Dance if you’d like
Where: Shawville Arena, 215 rue Lang
When: 7:45 p.m. (Warmup at 7:15 p.m.)
Regular Season Home Game #4 – Pontiacs vs. Arnprior Rivermen – Minor Hockey Night. Warmup at 7:15 p.m.
Ticket link: https://events.frontdoor.plus/event/1555
St-Edwards Christmas Tea and Bazaar will be held at 34 ch Bristol on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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