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January 14, 2026

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The way we were (May 5)

May 8,1996 25 Years Ago Huge Fire at Charteris: Shawville Clarendon Fire Department were called out to the farm of Joe Leveris, north of Charteris.

Welcome to the Pontiac?

Dear Editor This letter is addressed to Warden Jane Toller and all mayors and councillors of the area. What caused me to write this letter

Time for a spring tune-up

Now that spring is in full swing, everyone wants to get outdoors. Especially in these times, we want to make sure we’re in good health

Quyon: Jill Young (May 5)

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of John “Hidge” Murdock who passed away on April 26. Our thoughts and prayers are with

Vinton: Diane Boisvert (May 5)

I finally got my house listed with the real estate agent Remax. It was sure a lot of work getting here. My sister Norma is

Province to open vaccine appointments to all

STEPHEN RICCIO QUEBEC April 29, 2021 Christian Dubé, Quebec’s minister of health and social services, announced on April 29 details of the plan to open vaccination to any adult who wants a dose within a two week period, beginning on

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Keeping Pontiac’s musicians strumming

EMILY HSUEH CHAPEAU May 5, 2021 Hoolies, fairs, festivals and jam sessions; music has been alive and well in the Pontiac for ages. But what happens when an instrument breaks and the music stops? One Chapeau man won’t allow that.

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Working from home with little ones in tow

SHELLEY HEAPHY for The Parents’ Voice We’re in the middle of week three of working and schooling from home here in Shawville, It sure feels long some days. Last week I talked about helping our children be successful with online

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The way we were (May 5)

May 8,1996 25 Years Ago Huge Fire at Charteris: Shawville Clarendon Fire Department were called out to the farm of Joe Leveris, north of Charteris. Several out buildings were ravaged by flames well before the firefighters arrived within minutes of

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Welcome to the Pontiac?

Dear Editor This letter is addressed to Warden Jane Toller and all mayors and councillors of the area. What caused me to write this letter was kind of the final straw, after months of things being said and done. One

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Confidentiality at the Shawville Hospital

To whom it may concern, I’d like to stay anonymous, to protect the parties involved in this situation. Recently my family has had their medical information (the result of a COVID test) shared with the public. That information is meant

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Time for a spring tune-up

Now that spring is in full swing, everyone wants to get outdoors. Especially in these times, we want to make sure we’re in good health and getting out is a great way to keep in shape. However, it’s not just

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Quyon: Jill Young (May 5)

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of John “Hidge” Murdock who passed away on April 26. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones at this sad time. On Saturday morning, a plant sale was held

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert (May 5)

I finally got my house listed with the real estate agent Remax. It was sure a lot of work getting here. My sister Norma is getting very anxious for me to get to BC and I am too. Have any

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