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Why 75 and older?

Dear Editor, Since 2015, our government, that of Justin Trudeau, has been committed to reducing poverty in Canada. The Canada Child Benefit is a perfect

The way we were (May 19)

May 22,1996 25 Years Ago Budworm infestation up: He’s called “the twister” and he’s headed our way. Last year, budworms defoliated 4,619 hectares in the

Fine motor development

SHELLEY HEAPHY for The Parents’ voice “Fine motor skill is the coordination of small muscles in movement (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fine_motor_skill).” Fine motor skills allow us to make

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger (May 19)

Our condolences to the family on the passing of Madeline Ayotte of Haileybury, Ont. She was the daughter of Marguerite McParland of Sheen and Pete

Calumet trio hopped up on hops

EMILY HSUEH ILE DU GRAND CALUMET May 19, 2021 Last Saturday, on a perfect spring morning, several volunteers came together to help prepare a farm

Elementary students return to class

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC May 10, 2021 Local elementary school students returned to in-person class on Monday, May 10, although the Pontiac continues to deal with

Why 75 and older?

Dear Editor, Since 2015, our government, that of Justin Trudeau, has been committed to reducing poverty in Canada. The Canada Child Benefit is a perfect example. By boosting and redistributing support programs and tax credits for . . .

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The way we were (May 19)

May 22,1996 25 Years Ago Budworm infestation up: He’s called “the twister” and he’s headed our way. Last year, budworms defoliated 4,619 hectares in the Outaouais and will be doing more damage in the coming years says the Quebec Ministry

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Fine motor development

SHELLEY HEAPHY for The Parents’ voice “Fine motor skill is the coordination of small muscles in movement (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fine_motor_skill).” Fine motor skills allow us to make small movements, for example holding a crayon, tying shoes, opening lunch containers, doing up buttons,

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Sheenboro: Doris Ranger (May 19)

Our condolences to the family on the passing of Madeline Ayotte of Haileybury, Ont. She was the daughter of Marguerite McParland of Sheen and Pete Ayotte. Happy anniversary to . . .

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Calumet trio hopped up on hops

EMILY HSUEH ILE DU GRAND CALUMET May 19, 2021 Last Saturday, on a perfect spring morning, several volunteers came together to help prepare a farm field on Ile du Grand Calumet for its next season. However, they were not tending

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Elementary students return to class

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC May 10, 2021 Local elementary school students returned to in-person class on Monday, May 10, although the Pontiac continues to deal with emergency measures otherwise. Premier François Legault announced the return to in-person class for Outaouais elementary

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