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June 11, 2026

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Interesting times

Dear Editor, The expression “May you live in interesting times” may or may not have originated in China. Regardless, we must by now appreciate the

Don’t fall for email scams

Dear Editor, I almost fell for it. This is embarrassing, because I’ve been on the internet, including shopping online, for 25 years or more. I

The way we were (Nov. 25)

25 Years Ago Shawville House League action: Lots of scoring in the Novice division this past weekend. Both Shawville Novice teams enjoyed a great weekend.

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest sympathies to the Quinsey family on the loss of John on Nov. 19 in Pontiac Community Hospital at the age of 84. John

Quyon: Jill Young

As I write this column I am looking out the window at the first big snowfall of the season. It is so beautiful. As many

Waltham: Helen Perry

While out walking the other day, I noticed a few residents were getting into the Christmas spirit and putting up their outdoor decorations. A few

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

On Nov. 23 we had received our first significant snowfall and we got about six inches I’d say. I wonder how long this will stay

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Belated condolences to Sharon and the Rose family on the passing of John Rose of Pembroke, Ont. John loved his customers at Moncions Store where

Mayor of Fort Coulonge steps down

MIKE ATHEY FORT COULONGE Nov. 11, 2020 The mayor of Fort Coulonge resigned from his position on Nov. 11, three years into his four-year term.

Interesting times

Dear Editor, The expression “May you live in interesting times” may or may not have originated in China. Regardless, we must by now appreciate the irony of those words. The COVID pandemic surely qualifies as ‘interesting’. Looking at the latest

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Don’t fall for email scams

Dear Editor, I almost fell for it. This is embarrassing, because I’ve been on the internet, including shopping online, for 25 years or more. I should have spotted the signs but I was one cup of coffee over my limit

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The way we were (Nov. 25)

25 Years Ago Shawville House League action: Lots of scoring in the Novice division this past weekend. Both Shawville Novice teams enjoyed a great weekend. In the lone Novice Billy T’s game, the boys went to town on the visiting

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest sympathies to the Quinsey family on the loss of John on Nov. 19 in Pontiac Community Hospital at the age of 84. John is survived by Marilyn Plouffe. John was the father of John Quinsey, Jr. and stepfather

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Quyon: Jill Young

As I write this column I am looking out the window at the first big snowfall of the season. It is so beautiful. As many of you know, I am a snow lover, so this makes my heart happy. I

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Waltham: Helen Perry

While out walking the other day, I noticed a few residents were getting into the Christmas spirit and putting up their outdoor decorations. A few hunters here in Waltham were lucky to get a deer, congratulations to all.  On Saturday,

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

On Nov. 23 we had received our first significant snowfall and we got about six inches I’d say. I wonder how long this will stay before winter actually starts? This weekend, Sharon Crawford came and spent the weekend with me

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Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Belated condolences to Sharon and the Rose family on the passing of John Rose of Pembroke, Ont. John loved his customers at Moncions Store where he worked for many years and they loved him. Belated birthday greetings go out to

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Mayor of Fort Coulonge steps down

MIKE ATHEY FORT COULONGE Nov. 11, 2020 The mayor of Fort Coulonge resigned from his position on Nov. 11, three years into his four-year term. Gaston Allard stepped down to concentrate on a job opportunity he said fell into his

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