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Tornado cleanup continues

Chris Lowrey MUNICIPALITY OF PONTIAC Nov. 7, 2018 For the most part, the cleanup efforts after the devastating tornado that touched down in Breckenridge on

Remembrance Day with kids

“In Flanders Field the poppies grow Between the crosses row on row That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing,

An anchor

I brought my pup to the park this fall. He played fetch and then sat on his haunches mouthing his favourite ball for the longest

Fortunes looking up at Ladies’ Night

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE Nov. 3, 2018 Ladies’ Night returned to Atkinson’s Bar, as a variety of Shawville businesses converged at the local watering hole for

Plenty of food, plenty more help

Donald Teuma-Castelletti CLARENDON Nov. 3, 2018 An annual fundraiser, at least 30 years running, returned to Stark’s Corners United Church on Saturday afternoon, as their

Tornado cleanup continues

Chris Lowrey MUNICIPALITY OF PONTIAC Nov. 7, 2018 For the most part, the cleanup efforts after the devastating tornado that touched down in Breckenridge on Sept. 21 have gone smoothly, but there is still work to be done. One of

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Remembrance Day with kids

“In Flanders Field the poppies grow Between the crosses row on row That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below…” The eleventh hour, of the eleventh day of

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The Way We Were Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier

Nov. 3, 1993 25 Years Ago Lionettes host costume car rally: The Quyon Lionettes held their sixth annual Car Rally on Saturday. Lionette Mona MacKechnie, Chairperson, reported that 51 cars registered. The challenging course baffled, mystified and dumb-founded many but

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A fine line between skepticism and cynicism

There tends to be two prevailing opinions when it comes to the future of the Pontiac, one that’s jaded and one that’s rose-coloured. The jaded folks look at the industries that have left the region and throw up their hands,

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An anchor

I brought my pup to the park this fall. He played fetch and then sat on his haunches mouthing his favourite ball for the longest time. His tail moved back and forth contentedly. I thought, ‘Now that is happiness!’ Happiness

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Fortunes looking up at Ladies’ Night

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE Nov. 3, 2018 Ladies’ Night returned to Atkinson’s Bar, as a variety of Shawville businesses converged at the local watering hole for an evening of drinks and shopping. Saturday night saw vendors lining the walls of the

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Plenty of food, plenty more help

Donald Teuma-Castelletti CLARENDON Nov. 3, 2018 An annual fundraiser, at least 30 years running, returned to Stark’s Corners United Church on Saturday afternoon, as their tea and bazaar took over the buildings. Guests could enjoy the baking and crafts of

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Municipality of Pontiac composting: By the numbers

Chris Lowrey MUNICIPALITY OF PONTIAC Nov. 7, 2018 With the Municipality of Pontiac set to implement door-to-door compost pickup in June 2019, several residents have voiced concern. Sheila McCrindle has been one of the most vocal opponents of the new

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