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April 2, 2026

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Confusion at the recycle bin

Dear Editor, The latest information on how to sort our recyclable refuse came in the mail as a black and white flyer from the local

In like a lion

I heard a few people mention that March came in like a lion which means it will go out like a lamb. Mild weather is

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our condolences to the Knox family on the loss of Jack on Feb. 20, at the age of 72. He was the son of the

Waltham – Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Albert (Bert) Bechamp. He was the dear partner and caregiver of Kathy Lynn Gerundin. Bert worked

Quyon – Jillian Young

It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of my beloved aunt Mona MacKechnie last Thursday, Feb. 27. Aunt Mona was a

Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of John Grant, as he passed away on Feb. 18 at the age of 74. Our prayers are

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Billy T’s Pizza has closed permanently and it is sad because this has been a mainstay restaurant in our community for decades. There are still

Waltham – Helen Perry

Happy birthday is wished to our dear neighbour Megan Kelly-Rochon, and little PJ Romain who are celebrating birthdays on Feb. 27. Enjoy your special day.Warm

You don’t know

I decided to do a little touch-up on my kitchen cupboards this month. I’m pretty well stuck inside, my kitchen is small, so I thought

Confusion at the recycle bin

Dear Editor, The latest information on how to sort our recyclable refuse came in the mail as a black and white flyer from the local municipality. It indicates that we must decode what kind of container is biodegradable as it

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In like a lion

I heard a few people mention that March came in like a lion which means it will go out like a lamb. Mild weather is expected by the end of the month. Hearing that I felt a surge of hope.

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our condolences to the Knox family on the loss of Jack on Feb. 20, at the age of 72. He was the son of the late John and Dorinda and was the brother of the late Donnie. Our thoughts and

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Waltham – Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Albert (Bert) Bechamp. He was the dear partner and caregiver of Kathy Lynn Gerundin. Bert worked in the education profession in Shawville and Campbell’s Bay Schools. He was a principal for

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Quyon – Jillian Young

It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of my beloved aunt Mona MacKechnie last Thursday, Feb. 27. Aunt Mona was a leader in this community for many years, working hard for her town as a member

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of John Grant, as he passed away on Feb. 18 at the age of 74. Our prayers are with his wife Heather, daughter Shannon and her family, and all of his loved ones

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Billy T’s Pizza has closed permanently and it is sad because this has been a mainstay restaurant in our community for decades. There are still angels in the form of human beings and I am very thankful for the gentleman

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Happy birthday is wished to our dear neighbour Megan Kelly-Rochon, and little PJ Romain who are celebrating birthdays on Feb. 27. Enjoy your special day.Warm birthday wishes are extended to Diane McKnight and Cynthia Belaire, who are celebrating their birthdays

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You don’t know

I decided to do a little touch-up on my kitchen cupboards this month. I’m pretty well stuck inside, my kitchen is small, so I thought it won’t be too hard. Really? Little did I know what it would entail. Lots

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