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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers for the Lamarche and Morrissette families on the loss of Dr. Louis on Jan. 4, at the age of 78. He

THE EQUITY’S Year in Review

Already feeling nostalgic for last year? Well you’re in luck, THE EQUITY’s 2024 Year in Review is here. This week, we take a look back

Coffee break’s over

Dear Editor, After an extended holiday from concerns of the larger world, we are now faced, like it or not, with a year of electioneering

Quyon – Jillian Young

Happy New Year to all. I hope everyone enjoyed the Christmas season, and that you all had a great holiday with family and friends. Mine

Waltham – Helen Perry

Greetings dear faithful readers to a brand new year 2025. I sure hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas and New Year’s surrounded by the

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Many readers have asked if the Shawville Lions still published their calendar. Unfortunately, it is no longer being published. I saw this New Years prayer

New beginnings

A merger in the works between Pontiac Printshop and Calumet Media promises an exciting new chapter for our 142-year-old newspaper.

THE EQUITY’s Year in Review

Already feeling nostalgic for last year? Well you’re in luck, as here begins THE EQUITY’s 2024 Year in Review. Over the next four issues, we’ll

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers for the Lamarche and Morrissette families on the loss of Dr. Louis on Jan. 4, at the age of 78. He was the husband of the late Jo-Anne and the father of the late Marie-Isabelle. He

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THE EQUITY’S Year in Review

Already feeling nostalgic for last year? Well you’re in luck, THE EQUITY’s 2024 Year in Review is here. This week, we take a look back on some of the most memorable Pontiac stories from April, May and June.

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Coffee break’s over

Dear Editor, After an extended holiday from concerns of the larger world, we are now faced, like it or not, with a year of electioneering and awkward posturing; politicians parading as saviours of this or that, promising deliverance from strife,

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Happy New Year to all. I hope everyone enjoyed the Christmas season, and that you all had a great holiday with family and friends. Mine was a wonderful mixture of fun times spent with my loved ones, and also peaceful

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Greetings dear faithful readers to a brand new year 2025. I sure hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas and New Year’s surrounded by the love of their family and friends. Our holiday season was filled with lots of get-togethers

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Many readers have asked if the Shawville Lions still published their calendar. Unfortunately, it is no longer being published. I saw this New Years prayer and thought I would share: Dear Lord, please guide our families and ourselves in the

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New beginnings

A merger in the works between Pontiac Printshop and Calumet Media promises an exciting new chapter for our 142-year-old newspaper.

Read More »

THE EQUITY’s Year in Review

Already feeling nostalgic for last year? Well you’re in luck, as here begins THE EQUITY’s 2024 Year in Review. Over the next four issues, we’ll take some time to look back on some of last year’s most memorable Pontiac stories.

Read More »

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