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January 14, 2026

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Quyon – Jillian Young

I hope everyone enjoyed the Labour Day weekend and had a fantastic time at Shawville Fair. The weather was great, with only a few showers

Road Lines on Route 148

Dear Warden Toller,I am writing this letter in the hope that you, with the assistance and strong backing of the MRC council, can help citizens

Worthy cause

Dear Editor,I have been reading in THE EQUITY of the unfair taxation system in Alleyn and Cawood. I appreciate how utterly dismaying the rising tax

Submit Your Photos From the Fair!

The Shawville Fair brings our community together every year – a time when neighbors, friends, and families gather to enjoy the festivities, celebrate our local

Waltham – Helen Perry

Get well wishes, thoughts and prayers are with Anne Romain, who is recovering from surgery. On Saturday evening, a double 70th birthday party was held

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Congratulations to the Vacation Bible School team this year that was held at Bethel Pentacostal Church. The children loved the Scuba theme. Thanks to all

Quyon – Jillian Young

Last Friday evening, Aug. 16, the minor ball season came to a close as the final games were played in Shawville. I was very happy

The timeless corner of the Fair

Dear Editor, On behalf of the Pontiac Historical Society, I invite fair-goers to visit and tour the Pontiac Historical Museum, located at the south west

Quyon – Jillian Young

I hope everyone enjoyed the Labour Day weekend and had a fantastic time at Shawville Fair. The weather was great, with only a few showers here and there. The midway was busy as always, and there was always something to

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Road Lines on Route 148

Dear Warden Toller,I am writing this letter in the hope that you, with the assistance and strong backing of the MRC council, can help citizens with the fact that the Quebec Minister of Transport plays hide and seek with the

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Worthy cause

Dear Editor,I have been reading in THE EQUITY of the unfair taxation system in Alleyn and Cawood. I appreciate how utterly dismaying the rising tax assessment is and will be for that municipality, and quite possibly others.I feel that many

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Submit Your Photos From the Fair!

The Shawville Fair brings our community together every year – a time when neighbors, friends, and families gather to enjoy the festivities, celebrate our local culture, and create lasting memories. Whether you’re admiring the agricultural exhibits, enjoying the rides, or

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Get well wishes, thoughts and prayers are with Anne Romain, who is recovering from surgery. On Saturday evening, a double 70th birthday party was held in honour of Catherine Morin and Yves Bellefeuille. It took place at the Waltham Town

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Congratulations to the Vacation Bible School team this year that was held at Bethel Pentacostal Church. The children loved the Scuba theme. Thanks to all that were involved. Shawville Town Hall steps are being worked on. This means visitors must

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Last Friday evening, Aug. 16, the minor ball season came to a close as the final games were played in Shawville. I was very happy for my nephew Noah Young, as his U-9 Shawville team defeated another team from Shawville.

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The timeless corner of the Fair

Dear Editor, On behalf of the Pontiac Historical Society, I invite fair-goers to visit and tour the Pontiac Historical Museum, located at the south west corner of the fairgrounds. The Museum is housed in what was the Shawville station of

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Quebec property owners should be very concerned

Dear Editor, Many property owners across Quebec may not realize the looming threat of a flawed provincial assessment process known as the comparative factor. This outdated method has already caused chaos and anxiety in Alleyn and Cawood, leading to property

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