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November 19, 2025

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Trees for free at the MRC

On Friday, local residents had the opportunity to pick up some free trees thanks to a long-standing program by the Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and

Toilet training tips

By Shelley Heaphy Some say summer is the easiest time to toilet train —less clothes to wash and it’s warm so kids can go commando

The Way We Were

Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier June 1, 1994 25 Years Ago Exchange students find Pontiac a lot like home: The further one travels from home, the

SQ patrols over long weekend

J.D. Potié PONTIAC May 22, 2019 Over the May-long weekend, officers with La Sureté du Québec increased their patrolling in the province asking residents to

Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Pauline McColgan (nee Pilon). She was the beloved wife of the late Edward McColgan. Our heartfelt

Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

This past weekend, I attended the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride at the Shawville Fairgrounds. It was raining but the show went on as

Anishinaabe history presentation in Quyon

J.D. Potié QUYON May 26, 2019 On May 26, around 40 Pontiac residents gathered at the Bert Kennedy Centre in Quyon for a two-hour presentation on Anishinaabe Algonquin history and its effect on the current issues of our society. Hosted

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Trees for free at the MRC

On Friday, local residents had the opportunity to pick up some free trees thanks to a long-standing program by the Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks. MRC Pontiac Environmental Coordinator Kari Richardson said that they received 4,000 trees to distribute

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Toilet training tips

By Shelley Heaphy Some say summer is the easiest time to toilet train —less clothes to wash and it’s warm so kids can go commando without being chilly. I’ve trained a number of kids both at home and while working

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The Way We Were

Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier June 1, 1994 25 Years Ago Exchange students find Pontiac a lot like home: The further one travels from home, the more things look the same. Thirty grade 5 and 6 students from elementary schools in

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SQ patrols over long weekend

J.D. Potié PONTIAC May 22, 2019 Over the May-long weekend, officers with La Sureté du Québec increased their patrolling in the province asking residents to be mindful of road safety with the expectation of a higher than normal volume of

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Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Pauline McColgan (nee Pilon). She was the beloved wife of the late Edward McColgan. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this sad time. On

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Shawville LYSE LACOURSE 819-647-5932 lyse380@gmail.com

Happy belated birthday wishes to the following people: Ryan Vowles, Sandra Rutledge, Tim Smart, George Wittig, Faye Young, Ann Taylor, Cheryl Stewart, Andrew Eades, Julie Anglehart, Nicole Rebertz, Ron Strutt, Mary Hamilton, Jane Rowat, Bill Keindel, Katie Taylor, Grace Stephens,

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Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

This past weekend, I attended the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride at the Shawville Fairgrounds. It was raining but the show went on as planned and it was simply amazing. It is such a magnificent show and it was

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