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Still Standing in Bristol

Residents of Bristol and the neighbouring communities had the unique opportunity to both laugh and learn about the municipality on Saturday evening, when the final

Vintage rides tear into Quyon

Donald Teuma-Castelletti QUYON Feb. 17, 2019 Yesteryear’s snowmobiles of all makes and models came tearing into Quyon about noon on Sunday, as the annual Old

Senior living complex opening within sight

Donald Teuma-Castelletti ALLUMETTES ISLAND Feb. 7, 2019 As the expected opening of the non-profit affordable senior living complex Résidence Meilleur du Haut Pontiac quickly approaches,

Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is coming up tomorrow. There’s not a ton of time left but you still have time to make a difference in that special

The Way We Were

compiled by Bonnie Chevrier Feb. 16, 1994 25 Years Ago Fire destroys Portage home: A fire of unknown cause completely destroyed a house in Portage

40 years not enough

On Feb. 8, Quebec City mosque shooter Alexandre Bissonnette was sentenced to life in prison without the eligibility for parole for 40 years. Quebec Superior

Expectations

A friend of mine is in Florida. She called recently and left a message. She was sorry she had missed me and it was cold

Comets storm back for overtime win

CHRIS LOWREY FORT COULONGE Feb. 9, 2019 The Pontiac Senior Comets finished their home schedule on a strong note as they dispatched rival Vaudreuil in

Pontiac Lions Midget A profile

AGE: 15 CARSON RUSENSTROM Number: 49 Rusenstrom feels that hockey is a great sport, allowing him many opportunities. One such is the chance to spend

Still Standing in Bristol

Residents of Bristol and the neighbouring communities had the unique opportunity to both laugh and learn about the municipality on Saturday evening, when the final filming for an episode of a nationally broadcast television show took over the Jack Graham

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Vintage rides tear into Quyon

Donald Teuma-Castelletti QUYON Feb. 17, 2019 Yesteryear’s snowmobiles of all makes and models came tearing into Quyon about noon on Sunday, as the annual Old Sled Run returned for its 13th iteration and brought along some special guests. Organized out

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Senior living complex opening within sight

Donald Teuma-Castelletti ALLUMETTES ISLAND Feb. 7, 2019 As the expected opening of the non-profit affordable senior living complex Résidence Meilleur du Haut Pontiac quickly approaches, volunteers have been able to provide an in-depth look at the facility to the public,

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Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is coming up tomorrow. There’s not a ton of time left but you still have time to make a difference in that special persons life. I know a lot of people comment on Valentine’s Day being a gimmick

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The Way We Were

compiled by Bonnie Chevrier Feb. 16, 1994 25 Years Ago Fire destroys Portage home: A fire of unknown cause completely destroyed a house in Portage du Fort Friday afternoon. No one was home at the time. Fifteen-year-old Robbie McCallum was

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40 years not enough

On Feb. 8, Quebec City mosque shooter Alexandre Bissonnette was sentenced to life in prison without the eligibility for parole for 40 years. Quebec Superior Court Justice François Huot declared that any sentence of 50 years or more would be

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Expectations

A friend of mine is in Florida. She called recently and left a message. She was sorry she had missed me and it was cold enough that she had to put on a sweater. Poor her. I’m wearing three layers

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Comets storm back for overtime win

CHRIS LOWREY FORT COULONGE Feb. 9, 2019 The Pontiac Senior Comets finished their home schedule on a strong note as they dispatched rival Vaudreuil in a back-and-forth thriller. The Comets found themselves down 2-0 early in the game. “We started

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Pontiac Lions Midget A profile

AGE: 15 CARSON RUSENSTROM Number: 49 Rusenstrom feels that hockey is a great sport, allowing him many opportunities. One such is the chance to spend time at the arena with his teammates and making new friends along the way. He

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