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August 6, 2026

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our local schools were closed on Monday due to a heat wave that is set to last til mid-week. Temperatures with the humidity are reaching

Another day in paradise

Dear Editor, We’ve had very good weather recently, and it’s easy to get into the feeling that everything is A-OK. Well, around here, it is

Shawville bread and Quyon butter

Dear Editor, I was reading today’s Equity and there was a nice story on the Quyon Mill and its new lease on life. When I

Quyon – Jillian Young

On Sunday morning, the Quyon Pastoral Charge celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the United Church of Canada with a joy-filled church service led by Pastor

Waltham – Helen Perry

I sure hope that all fathers enjoyed Father’s Day and managed to take in some R&R. Mike surprised Larry and met us for breakfast. We

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

The Pontiac Historical Society is hosting an evening of the Story of the Earl Young Violin Collection on Wednesday, June 18, at 7:00 p.m. at

Unanswered prayer

I listened to a sermon on Psalm 13 in which King David was lamenting that he felt God wasn’t listening to His call for help.

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Your local newspaper team collected a handful of notable awards at this year’s Quebec Community Newspapers Association gala, including the evening’s most prestigious recognition.

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our local schools were closed on Monday due to a heat wave that is set to last til mid-week. Temperatures with the humidity are reaching highs of 46 degrees Celsius. People will need to stay indoors, limit exertion outdoors and

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Another day in paradise

Dear Editor, We’ve had very good weather recently, and it’s easy to get into the feeling that everything is A-OK. Well, around here, it is pretty good. We can read and hear about troubles in other places. I spread my

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Shawville bread and Quyon butter

Dear Editor, I was reading today’s Equity and there was a nice story on the Quyon Mill and its new lease on life. When I was a young lad in the ‘50s and ‘60s living in Shawville, when a new

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Quyon – Jillian Young

On Sunday morning, the Quyon Pastoral Charge celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the United Church of Canada with a joy-filled church service led by Pastor Patricia Power at Wesley United Church. Rolly Bernier played some of the congregation’s favourite hymns

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Waltham – Helen Perry

I sure hope that all fathers enjoyed Father’s Day and managed to take in some R&R. Mike surprised Larry and met us for breakfast. We enjoyed a barbecue in the evening. The last couple of days the weather has been

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

The Pontiac Historical Society is hosting an evening of the Story of the Earl Young Violin Collection on Wednesday, June 18, at 7:00 p.m. at the Pontiac Community Lodge situated at 244 Main Street. The Pontiac County Women’s Institute will

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Unanswered prayer

I listened to a sermon on Psalm 13 in which King David was lamenting that he felt God wasn’t listening to His call for help. I need Your help. How long will You turn your face away? I can relate.

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