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Social Notes – June 26, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Courtney Tracey and David Hobbs, as they were married at Armohr Farms on Saturday, June 22. Best wishes are

Water Safety

The allure of water during the hot months we’ve awaited all winter can be very exciting. Cooling off just feels so good, even for little

The Way We Were – June 26, 2024

25 Years Ago – June 23, 1999 PASTA reports another success this year: The Pontiac Artists’ Studio Tour Association’s (PASTA) 10th annual tour closed on

Letters to the Editor – June 26, 2024

Fight for pay equity Dear Editor, I am appalled at the CAQ’s discriminatory tactics whereby in a complete lack of wisdom and fairness, they decided

The Pontiac High School class of 2024 celebrated their graduation over the weekend. Front (left to right): Lance Jr Harris, Starla Decarie, Rylee Ballman, Rowan St-Aubin, Kathleen Kelly, Meadow Narlock, Norah Park, Megan Ratt, Keira Achaibar, Addi Beimers, Madeline Alexander, Marissa Lang, Courtney Chartrand, Madisen Mzee, Madison Rean, Hannah Twolan, Kira Paulin, Holly-Anabelle Smith, Ollie Côté, Mo Weatherall, Rebecca Flood, Samuel Judd, Paige Dubeau, Madyson Belland, Sania Ghous, Destinee Barber-Boisvert, Devon Gray, Amy-Lynn Moffit, Brianna Beaudoin, Jackson Knox, Kianna Jolicoeur, Sid Sharpe, and Matteo English. Back (left to right): Cayden Lemay, Nathan Ely, Hunter Sloan, Aiden St Aubin, Jeremy Hubert, Landen Hodgins, Charlie Ouellette, James Twolan, Camryn Shepherd, Bryce Wiedhass, Riley Richard, Adam Lafonte, Todd Amyotte, Nolan Sally, Cade Kuehl, Morgan Barr, Ryder Lemay, Jayden Larivière, Jodi Poirier, Ariad McNab, Cole Douglas, Cohen Butler, and Teagan Harvey

Grads of 2024

PHS celebrates class of 2024 McDowell class of 2024 celebrates achievements Dr. S.E. McDowell’s graduating class of 2024 crossed the stage at the school on

Social Notes – June 19, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Deepest sympathies are extended to the family of Roy Nugent, as he passed away on June 12, in his 89th year.

Touch-a-Truck is coming to town

If there was anything my son was in love with when he was little it was trucks. Big trucks, small trucks, tractors and construction vehicles

Fairness for homeowners

Dear Editor, We are writing to bring attention to a critical issue that has arisen in Alleyn and Cawood, one that could soon impact all

Social Notes – June 26, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Courtney Tracey and David Hobbs, as they were married at Armohr Farms on Saturday, June 22. Best wishes are also going out to Michayla Teevens and Shawn Walters, who exchanged vows at Starborn Farms

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Water Safety

The allure of water during the hot months we’ve awaited all winter can be very exciting. Cooling off just feels so good, even for little ones. With little ones, the excitement of swimming may be hard for them to hold

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The Way We Were – June 26, 2024

25 Years Ago – June 23, 1999 PASTA reports another success this year: The Pontiac Artists’ Studio Tour Association’s (PASTA) 10th annual tour closed on the weekend. Artist and tour organizer Dale Shutt of Calumet Island says there were many

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Letters to the Editor – June 26, 2024

Fight for pay equity Dear Editor, I am appalled at the CAQ’s discriminatory tactics whereby in a complete lack of wisdom and fairness, they decided to give pay raises to Papineau and Maniwaki based medical imaging technicians . . .

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The Pontiac High School class of 2024 celebrated their graduation over the weekend. Front (left to right): Lance Jr Harris, Starla Decarie, Rylee Ballman, Rowan St-Aubin, Kathleen Kelly, Meadow Narlock, Norah Park, Megan Ratt, Keira Achaibar, Addi Beimers, Madeline Alexander, Marissa Lang, Courtney Chartrand, Madisen Mzee, Madison Rean, Hannah Twolan, Kira Paulin, Holly-Anabelle Smith, Ollie Côté, Mo Weatherall, Rebecca Flood, Samuel Judd, Paige Dubeau, Madyson Belland, Sania Ghous, Destinee Barber-Boisvert, Devon Gray, Amy-Lynn Moffit, Brianna Beaudoin, Jackson Knox, Kianna Jolicoeur, Sid Sharpe, and Matteo English. Back (left to right): Cayden Lemay, Nathan Ely, Hunter Sloan, Aiden St Aubin, Jeremy Hubert, Landen Hodgins, Charlie Ouellette, James Twolan, Camryn Shepherd, Bryce Wiedhass, Riley Richard, Adam Lafonte, Todd Amyotte, Nolan Sally, Cade Kuehl, Morgan Barr, Ryder Lemay, Jayden Larivière, Jodi Poirier, Ariad McNab, Cole Douglas, Cohen Butler, and Teagan Harvey

Grads of 2024

PHS celebrates class of 2024 McDowell class of 2024 celebrates achievements Dr. S.E. McDowell’s graduating class of 2024 crossed the stage at the school on Thursday in front of a crowd of fellow students, proud parents and guardians. The class

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A wave of power outages hits Upper Pontiac

On Tuesday evening last week, in the middle of the second power outage to hit the Upper Pontiac during the heatwave, Waltham mayor Odette Godin got a phone call from a resident who was worried her mother’s portable oxygen tank

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Social Notes – June 19, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Deepest sympathies are extended to the family of Roy Nugent, as he passed away on June 12, in his 89th year. As a local businessman and founder of RH Nugent Equipment Rentals and Nugent Farms, he

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Touch-a-Truck is coming to town

If there was anything my son was in love with when he was little it was trucks. Big trucks, small trucks, tractors and construction vehicles – anytime he would see them pass by he would get so excited. We are

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Fairness for homeowners

Dear Editor, We are writing to bring attention to a critical issue that has arisen in Alleyn and Cawood, one that could soon impact all communities within MRC Pontiac. This year, with our municipal tax bill, we received our notice

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