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November 19, 2025

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Local girl wins video contest

DARIUS SHAHHEYDARI PONTIAC June 1 2020 Pontiac resident April Judd has won the “Class of 2020” challenge organized by Girls Voices at Home, a program

Promutuel Insurance donates $5,000

Promutuel Insurance Vallée de l’Outaouais is proud to support the Services de Répit du Pontiac organization with a donation of $5,000 on May 11 to

Riding president floats Harper as leader

CHRIS LOWREY  PONTIAC June 3, 2020  The president of the Pontiac Conservative riding association has floated the idea of nominating former Prime Minister Stephen Harper

The Way We Were

June 7, 1995 25 Years Ago Small feet put on a big show at dance recital in Shawville:  Tina Sparling, Jessica Forgues and Jessica Dubeau

Bringing home a pet

During this pandemic, being home with the kids and having nowhere we need to be has made me think we could actually get a pet

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

It has finally cooled down to more livable weather.  People are starting to circulate more and we are seeing activity again. They keep telling us

Waltham: Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Mary-Theresa Kidd-Lindley (nee Berrigan) of Chapeau, Que. and family in the recent passing of her dearly loved

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Our condolences to Sheila Stacey of Chapeau, Que. and the Groulx family on the passing of Gilles Groulx Sr. on May 27. Gilles and Sheila

Quyon: Jill Young

I hope that everyone is doing well these days. I have felt my spirits rising as the province continues to lift restrictions for COVID-19 and

High schools reveal plans for graduates

DARIUS SHAHHEYDARI PONTIAC June 10 2020 As the school year draws to an end, high schools in Pontiac are making plans as to how they will celebrate their graduating classes, despite the burden of COVID-19 measures. Pontiac High School will

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Local girl wins video contest

DARIUS SHAHHEYDARI PONTIAC June 1 2020 Pontiac resident April Judd has won the “Class of 2020” challenge organized by Girls Voices at Home, a program of the Greater Good organization. She received a . . .

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Promutuel Insurance donates $5,000

Promutuel Insurance Vallée de l’Outaouais is proud to support the Services de Répit du Pontiac organization with a donation of $5,000 on May 11 to help ensure its residents’ comfort and safety. The donation marks the . . .

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Riding president floats Harper as leader

CHRIS LOWREY  PONTIAC June 3, 2020  The president of the Pontiac Conservative riding association has floated the idea of nominating former Prime Minister Stephen Harper as interim leader of the federal Conservative Party. Richard Hofer made the suggestion in .

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The Way We Were

June 7, 1995 25 Years Ago Small feet put on a big show at dance recital in Shawville:  Tina Sparling, Jessica Forgues and Jessica Dubeau were checking each other to make sure they were in sync during the “Circle of

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Bringing home a pet

During this pandemic, being home with the kids and having nowhere we need to be has made me think we could actually get a pet and have the time to train it.  I personally love the idea of adding a

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

It has finally cooled down to more livable weather.  People are starting to circulate more and we are seeing activity again. They keep telling us to keep our distance and wash our hands. With the freedom to move around more

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Waltham: Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Mary-Theresa Kidd-Lindley (nee Berrigan) of Chapeau, Que. and family in the recent passing of her dearly loved husband Trevor Lindley. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and . . .

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Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Our condolences to Sheila Stacey of Chapeau, Que. and the Groulx family on the passing of Gilles Groulx Sr. on May 27. Gilles and Sheila often attended Saturday evening mass in Sheenboro. Birthday greetings and . . .

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Quyon: Jill Young

I hope that everyone is doing well these days. I have felt my spirits rising as the province continues to lift restrictions for COVID-19 and we start to experience a little of what the new normal is like.  On Saturday,

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