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August 13, 2026

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Gone fishin’

J.D. Potié SHAWVILLE June 8, 2019 On June 8, hundreds of Pontiac residents gathered at Mill Dam Park in Shawville for the town’s annual Fishing

Four lanes down to two on Hwy. 148

Chris Lowrey Luskville June 5, 2019 With a huge swath of Hwy. 148 ripped up for a culvert replacement, drivers will be re-routed until the

Biking

by Shelley Heaphy Biking can be an inexpensive, fun, physical activity that can provide hours of summer fun for us and our children. It’s exciting

The Way We Were

Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier June 8, 1994 25 Years Ago Coulonge turbines set in motion: The two turbines at Hydro Pontiac’s new generating station at

Birdies and bogeys for the Bryson R.A.

J.D. Potié VINTON June 8, 2019 On June 8, around 50 Pontiac residents gathered at Mickey Creek Golf Club in Vinton to take part in the Bryson R.A.’s fourth annual golf tournament. Organized by Bryson R.A. members Wanda Lance Griffin

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Continuing Education centre fetes graduates

J.D. Potié SHAWVILLE June 7, 2019 On June 7, around 50 students from the Pontiac Continuing Education Centre’s (CEDEC) Commerce and Academic programs gathered to celebrate their graduation. In the small conference room, students along with family and friends sat

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Gone fishin’

J.D. Potié SHAWVILLE June 8, 2019 On June 8, hundreds of Pontiac residents gathered at Mill Dam Park in Shawville for the town’s annual Fishing Derby. Organized by the municipality, the event served as an opportunity for parents to bring

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Lobster fest at the Shawville Lions Club

J.D. Potié SHAWVILLE June 8, 2019 On June 8, hundreds of Pontiac residents gathered at the Shawville Lions Club for its first annual lobster dinner. Organized by the Lions Club, the event served as an opportunity for locals to get

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Garden workshop for beginners in Coulonge

J.D. Potié FORT COULONGE June 1, 2019 A small group of Pontiac residents convened inside the Poupore Elementary school cafeteria in Fort Coulonge for a gardening workshop presented by a local expert in the field. Hosted by the Jardin Educatif

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Four lanes down to two on Hwy. 148

Chris Lowrey Luskville June 5, 2019 With a huge swath of Hwy. 148 ripped up for a culvert replacement, drivers will be re-routed until the construction’s expected completion date of June 21.

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Biking

by Shelley Heaphy Biking can be an inexpensive, fun, physical activity that can provide hours of summer fun for us and our children. It’s exciting to bike new trails, roads and go on adventures. Last year marked an exciting milestone

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The Way We Were

Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier June 8, 1994 25 Years Ago Coulonge turbines set in motion: The two turbines at Hydro Pontiac’s new generating station at Coulonge Chutes near Fort Coulonge were officially switched on by dignitaries at a special grand

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