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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

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.

Shawville residents gather in remembrance

STEPHEN RICCIO SHAWVILLE Nov. 11, 2020 Despite pandemic-imposed restrictions and some light rain, residents still found a way to honour fallen Canadian veterans at the

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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Shawville residents gather in remembrance

STEPHEN RICCIO SHAWVILLE Nov. 11, 2020 Despite pandemic-imposed restrictions and some light rain, residents still found a way to honour fallen Canadian veterans at the Shawville Veterans Park for Remembrance Day. Several dozen gathered in a social-distanced manner on Nov.

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Fallen remembered in Bristol service

MIKE ATHEY BRISTOL Nov. 11, 2020 A small Remembrance Day service took place in Bristol on Nov. 11 to recognize the sacrifice of those who lost their lives while fighting wars for our country. A group of around 30 residents

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