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January 14, 2026

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Mayors’ responsibility

Dear Editor, Over the past two months, I have consistently spoken about fairness in the MRC meetings. Today, I must raise a pressing concern. In

A different way

I heard a man speak about having a silly song running around in his head. Try as he might, it wouldn’t go away. But then

Waltham – Helen Perry

Well, here we are in the first week of the December. This past Sunday was the first week of Advent. In the liturgical calendar, it

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

The Christmas tree lighting event this past Friday was again a success. Congratulations to the Shawville Lions Club for organizing a great Parade of Lights

Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Basil Belland, as he passed away on Nov. 25. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved

Transparency in government

Dear Editor, Transparency in government: often promised, seldom delivered. Some folks are agitating to have public plenary sessions of the MRC council. My feeling is

Really letting go

I hired a person to clean the leaves out of my eavestroughs recently. It’s a pretty easy job and I’ve done it by myself all

Mayors’ responsibility

Dear Editor, Over the past two months, I have consistently spoken about fairness in the MRC meetings. Today, I must raise a pressing concern. In 2024, the MRC Pontiac charged inflated shares to Alleyn and Cawood, increasing from $112,000 to

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A different way

I heard a man speak about having a silly song running around in his head. Try as he might, it wouldn’t go away. But then he explained how to get the old song out. He said, “Sing another song, one

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Well, here we are in the first week of the December. This past Sunday was the first week of Advent. In the liturgical calendar, it is the four weeks that we prepare for Christmas and the birth of Christ.This past

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

The Christmas tree lighting event this past Friday was again a success. Congratulations to the Shawville Lions Club for organizing a great Parade of Lights held this past Saturday. Thank you to all who participated. Our deepest condolences to the

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Basil Belland, as he passed away on Nov. 25. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones at this sad time. Our community is thinking of Glenna Campbell, as she lost

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Transparency in government

Dear Editor, Transparency in government: often promised, seldom delivered. Some folks are agitating to have public plenary sessions of the MRC council. My feeling is you would be disillusioned more than informed upon seeing what’s behind the curtain. Having sat

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Really letting go

I hired a person to clean the leaves out of my eavestroughs recently. It’s a pretty easy job and I’ve done it by myself all along. It means going up and down a ladder, which is also simple, except, when

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