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January 14, 2026

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A darker side

Dear Editor, Christmas is a time of celebration, when family gets together and when good times are enjoyed by all. This year, the pandemic has

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Alexander family on the loss of Dale on Dec. 14 at the age of 62. Dale was the father of

Quyon: Jill Young

Wow! It is the week of Christmas already. I can’t believe how fast the year has flown by even though some days it felt like

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the McKinnon family on the sudden passing of James (Jim) McKinnon at his home in Chapeau, Que.

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

We were all shocked and saddened to hear about the sudden, accidental death of Courtney Presley this past weekend. He was in Alberta at the

Waltham: Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the McKinnon family of Chapeau, Que. in the recent passing of James (Jim) McKinnon. Jim loved to

New kids’ book hits the market

EMILY HSUEH NORWAY BAY Dec. 16, 2020 A new children’s book has just hit the market in time for the holiday season. Pattie Klus, a

Pontiac angel tree campaign a success

From left: Eric Herault, Bouffe Pontiac director Kim Laroche, Patric Bertrand, Natalia Dagenais, Claudette Pleau and Eric Pleau stand in Bouffe Pontiac on Dec. 11

A darker side

Dear Editor, Christmas is a time of celebration, when family gets together and when good times are enjoyed by all. This year, the pandemic has cast a pall on the traditions of Christmas as contacts are limited and social distancing

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Alexander family on the loss of Dale on Dec. 14 at the age of 62. Dale was the father of Jacqueline (Derrick Hewson), Josée and Victoria. He was the brother of Joan Alexander (Clem Johnson).

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Quyon: Jill Young

Wow! It is the week of Christmas already. I can’t believe how fast the year has flown by even though some days it felt like time stood still. What a crazy year it has been. The Municipality of Pontiac in

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Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the McKinnon family on the sudden passing of James (Jim) McKinnon at his home in Chapeau, Que. on Dec. 12 at the age of 67. He was the son of the late

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

We were all shocked and saddened to hear about the sudden, accidental death of Courtney Presley this past weekend. He was in Alberta at the time of the accident. Courtney was the son of Brian Presley and only 26 years-old.

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Waltham: Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the McKinnon family of Chapeau, Que. in the recent passing of James (Jim) McKinnon. Jim loved to socialize and would often be seen at the Waltham Station Restaurant. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts

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Business owners react to red zone restrictions

EMILY HSUEH PONTIAC Dec. 23, 2020 As COVID-19 cases in Quebec continue to surge, Premier François Legault announced on Dec. 15 that the entire province will enter the red zone. Effective Dec. 16, all non-essential businesses will have to close

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New kids’ book hits the market

EMILY HSUEH NORWAY BAY Dec. 16, 2020 A new children’s book has just hit the market in time for the holiday season. Pattie Klus, a cottager in Norway Bay, recently published her book called . . .

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Pontiac angel tree campaign a success

From left: Eric Herault, Bouffe Pontiac director Kim Laroche, Patric Bertrand, Natalia Dagenais, Claudette Pleau and Eric Pleau stand in Bouffe Pontiac on Dec. 11 with the gifts that were donated to the Mansfield and Pontefract fire department for an

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