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January 14, 2026

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Quyon – Jillian Young

It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of my beloved aunt Mona MacKechnie last Thursday, Feb. 27. Aunt Mona was a

Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of John Grant, as he passed away on Feb. 18 at the age of 74. Our prayers are

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Billy T’s Pizza has closed permanently and it is sad because this has been a mainstay restaurant in our community for decades. There are still

Waltham – Helen Perry

Happy birthday is wished to our dear neighbour Megan Kelly-Rochon, and little PJ Romain who are celebrating birthdays on Feb. 27. Enjoy your special day.Warm

You don’t know

I decided to do a little touch-up on my kitchen cupboards this month. I’m pretty well stuck inside, my kitchen is small, so I thought

Civilizations come and go

Dear Editor, I’ve been taking an informal course of study of long-gone civilizations via YouTube University. Today, I watched a linguist tell of the language

Nature is cruel

Dear Editor, That’s what I thought on Sunday. Y’see, I’d spent three days shovelling my driveway and digging out what remains of my firewood supply,

Democratic malaise

Dear Editor, I wish to thank you for bringing continued awareness to a subject that I am very passionate about and have referenced several times

Expressions

I just heard a person say, “It’s stinkin’ cold.” I knew exactly what they were feeling. I cannot say I enjoy the continuous cold, but

Quyon – Jillian Young

It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of my beloved aunt Mona MacKechnie last Thursday, Feb. 27. Aunt Mona was a leader in this community for many years, working hard for her town as a member

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of John Grant, as he passed away on Feb. 18 at the age of 74. Our prayers are with his wife Heather, daughter Shannon and her family, and all of his loved ones

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Billy T’s Pizza has closed permanently and it is sad because this has been a mainstay restaurant in our community for decades. There are still angels in the form of human beings and I am very thankful for the gentleman

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Happy birthday is wished to our dear neighbour Megan Kelly-Rochon, and little PJ Romain who are celebrating birthdays on Feb. 27. Enjoy your special day.Warm birthday wishes are extended to Diane McKnight and Cynthia Belaire, who are celebrating their birthdays

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You don’t know

I decided to do a little touch-up on my kitchen cupboards this month. I’m pretty well stuck inside, my kitchen is small, so I thought it won’t be too hard. Really? Little did I know what it would entail. Lots

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Civilizations come and go

Dear Editor, I’ve been taking an informal course of study of long-gone civilizations via YouTube University. Today, I watched a linguist tell of the language of the Hittite culture, once a thriving empire, centred around what is now Turkey. Little

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Nature is cruel

Dear Editor, That’s what I thought on Sunday. Y’see, I’d spent three days shovelling my driveway and digging out what remains of my firewood supply, only to awaken Sunday to see my hard work erased. I could have imagined that

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Democratic malaise

Dear Editor, I wish to thank you for bringing continued awareness to a subject that I am very passionate about and have referenced several times in the last few years in letters to this paper. Last week’s editorial concerning the

Read More »

Expressions

I just heard a person say, “It’s stinkin’ cold.” I knew exactly what they were feeling. I cannot say I enjoy the continuous cold, but as I thought about it, I remembered that God wasn’t pleased when His people complained

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