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Shawville sidewalks get lit

by Sophie Kuijper Dickson Shawville May. 13, 2024 Illumination of the Main Street sidewalk in Shawville is no longer at the whims of often faulty

Six more councils rescind support for incinerator by Charles Dickson Pontiac May 14, 2024 In decisions rendered at their regular monthly council meetings last week,

Feds award money to repair Des Joachims bridge on the Ottawa Construction will cause periodic closures through summer months by Guillaume Laflamme Rapides des joachims

Rockets launched in Clarendon

by Charles Dickson Clarendon May 5, 2024 A dozen or so rocketry enthusiasts descended on a patch of wide, open farmland just east of Shawville

Quyon’s Barbotte Supper makes a comeback

by Guillaume Laflamme Quyon May 9, 2024 Quyon locals enjoyed a feast of barbotte and homemade french fries for the first time in 15 years on Thursday evening, celebrating the return of the the Quyon Legion’s Barbotte Supper tradition. The

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Mother’s Day pop-up market in Shawville

by Guillaume Laflamme Shawville May 12, 2024 Pontiac moms were treated to a shopping spree and brunch this weekend at a Mother’s Day pop-up market hosted at the Shawville Recreation Association. The event, organized by Nikki Stephens and Lana Cowley,

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PHS students try university for a week

by Sophie Kuijper Dickson Shawville May 13, 2024 A dozen students from Pontiac High School recently spent a week getting a feel for what it would be like to attend university in the nation’s capital. Each of the 12 grade

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Shawville sidewalks get lit

by Sophie Kuijper Dickson Shawville May. 13, 2024 Illumination of the Main Street sidewalk in Shawville is no longer at the whims of often faulty Hydro Québec street lights. In April, the municipality installed 12 solar-powered street lamps along the

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Six more councils rescind support for incinerator by Charles Dickson Pontiac May 14, 2024 In decisions rendered at their regular monthly council meetings last week, the municipalities of Campbell’s Bay, Fort Coulonge and Mansfield and Pontefract withdrew their support for

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Feds award money to repair Des Joachims bridge on the Ottawa Construction will cause periodic closures through summer months by Guillaume Laflamme Rapides des joachims May 7, 2024 The Government of Canada has awarded $1.2 million to contractor Groupe Lapalme

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Rockets launched in Clarendon

by Charles Dickson Clarendon May 5, 2024 A dozen or so rocketry enthusiasts descended on a patch of wide, open farmland just east of Shawville on Sunday morning to do what they love to do most, launch their rockets. Bill

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LOCAL EVENTS
02 Aug

PPHS Reunion

August 2, 2025
All Day

PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6

03 Aug

Euchre Tournament Fundraiser

August 3, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Otter Lake R.A. Association, 394 Tessier Street

Euchre tournament fundraiser for Otter Lake’s 150th Anniversary in 2026.

Pre-registration on now. $5 per person if pre-registered before the tournament. $8/pp at the door on the day of the tournament. You can send an e-transfer to pre-register to: otterlake150@outlook.com or contact Lory Beaudoin at: lorybeaudoin@gmail.com

The door opens at noon. Snacks and drinks for sale. The tournament starts at 1PM—prizes for the top 3 places; the lowest score and most lone hands. All skill levels welcome.

05 Aug

Community potluck to celebrate the Waltham Fire Department

August 5, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Paul Ryan Park, Waltham

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
All Day

The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair!

www.shawvillefair.ca

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