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April 2, 2026

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Mayors must step up

Dear Editor, On Sept. 18, the 370 per cent property evaluation task force and many residents of Alleyn and Cawood attended the MRC Pontiac meeting,

Waltham – Helen Perry

We are now welcoming the beautiful fall season with its annual display of panoramic colors and cooler weather. The apple trees are dropping their ripe

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Happy belated birthday wishes to both Betty Lou Brownlee and Bev Hillier who celebrated their birthdays on Sept. 23. Our deepest condolences to the McCredie

Quyon – Jillian Young

The Quyon Legion hosted National Legion Week with a full slate of events to kick off their membership renewals for 2025. On Thursday evening, there

Time for a new WQSB commissioner in Ward 3

Dear Editor, After spending the last term as the Western Quebec School Board commissioner for Ward 3 (Shawville and environs), I have recently discovered that

Thank you

Dear Editor, This summer has been nothing short of extraordinary for our small community of Alleyn and Cawood, and I want to extend my deepest

Waltham – Helen Perry

Earl McKnight celebrated a birthday on Sept. 16. May the coming year be filled with health and happiness. Hope you enjoyed your special day Earl.

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

The community Terry Fox Run last Sunday was a huge success. Congratulations to Carolann Barton and Jennifer Mielke for organizing this event. Carolann thanked Rick

Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Dr. Morgan Welburn and Philip Sweezey on the arrival of their baby girl, born on Sept. 4. They named her Noah Brooklinh, and

Between now and next year

Dear Editor, The Shawville Fair was well organized, the music was good, the crowds were adequate. Kudos to those who made it so. Special mention

Mayors must step up

Dear Editor, On Sept. 18, the 370 per cent property evaluation task force and many residents of Alleyn and Cawood attended the MRC Pontiac meeting, expecting the presentation and adoption of a bylaw we proposed to eliminate the comparative factor

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Waltham – Helen Perry

We are now welcoming the beautiful fall season with its annual display of panoramic colors and cooler weather. The apple trees are dropping their ripe fruit to be collected for all kinds of apple treats and preserves. As we bid

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Happy belated birthday wishes to both Betty Lou Brownlee and Bev Hillier who celebrated their birthdays on Sept. 23. Our deepest condolences to the McCredie family on the loss of James on Sept. 14, at the age of 66. James

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Quyon – Jillian Young

The Quyon Legion hosted National Legion Week with a full slate of events to kick off their membership renewals for 2025. On Thursday evening, there was a great turn-out for their Appreciation Day, which featured a free BBQ for all.

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Time for a new WQSB commissioner in Ward 3

Dear Editor, After spending the last term as the Western Quebec School Board commissioner for Ward 3 (Shawville and environs), I have recently discovered that I am unable to run for re-election in the upcoming school board elections. The rules

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Thank you

Dear Editor, This summer has been nothing short of extraordinary for our small community of Alleyn and Cawood, and I want to extend my deepest thanks to everyone who has supported our fight against the unfair property evaluation process. The

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Earl McKnight celebrated a birthday on Sept. 16. May the coming year be filled with health and happiness. Hope you enjoyed your special day Earl. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the Allard family and friends of Chapeau

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

The community Terry Fox Run last Sunday was a huge success. Congratulations to Carolann Barton and Jennifer Mielke for organizing this event. Carolann thanked Rick Valin and John Petty for entrusting them with their legacy. Bravo to all the volunteers

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Dr. Morgan Welburn and Philip Sweezey on the arrival of their baby girl, born on Sept. 4. They named her Noah Brooklinh, and she is a granddaughter for Denny Welburn and Shelley Fraser, and a great-granddaughter for Tom

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Between now and next year

Dear Editor, The Shawville Fair was well organized, the music was good, the crowds were adequate. Kudos to those who made it so. Special mention goes to the after-hours cleanup crew. The day after, I walked past the fairgrounds expecting

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