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April 23, 2026

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Foster Children

Dear Editor, The world has reacted with frenzy over the plight of about 2,000 children separated from their parents after illegally entering the USA. My

Work together instead of bickering

The recent brouhaha over the potential closure of a snowmobile trail linking the Municipality of Pontiac and La Pêche has exposed the lack of trust

Celebrating 150 years of Bretzlaffs in Canada

Donald Teuma-Castelletti THORNE July 13-15, 2018 Bretzlaffs of all kinds descended upon Thorne last weekend, as their decennial reunions were interrupted for a special occasion

Turnout up at Chapeau tourney

Donald Teuma-Castelletti CHAPEAU July 14, 2018 Anglers in Chapeau were met with some relieving weather Saturday morning, enjoying a dark, cloudy sky as they competed

Shawville becomes suplex central

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE July 14, 2018 Men in tights held others in chokeholds while shouts of “Use the chair!” rang out from the crowd on

Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

I sure hope that everyone survived last week’s heat wave. They are calling for warm temperatures again this week. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers

Foster Children

Dear Editor, The world has reacted with frenzy over the plight of about 2,000 children separated from their parents after illegally entering the USA. My heart goes out to those children and families. However, I wonder what has to happen

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Work together instead of bickering

The recent brouhaha over the potential closure of a snowmobile trail linking the Municipality of Pontiac and La Pêche has exposed the lack of trust between residents, the municipal administration and the National Capital Commission (NCC). The Pontiac Snowmobile Drivers

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Celebrating 150 years of Bretzlaffs in Canada

Donald Teuma-Castelletti THORNE July 13-15, 2018 Bretzlaffs of all kinds descended upon Thorne last weekend, as their decennial reunions were interrupted for a special occasion – the 150th anniversary of their ancestors coming to Canada. Seeing over 300 family members

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Turnout up at Chapeau tourney

Donald Teuma-Castelletti CHAPEAU July 14, 2018 Anglers in Chapeau were met with some relieving weather Saturday morning, enjoying a dark, cloudy sky as they competed in the 33rd annual Chapeau Lions Pickerel and Bass Fishing Tournament. With 61 teams competing

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Shawville becomes suplex central

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE July 14, 2018 Men in tights held others in chokeholds while shouts of “Use the chair!” rang out from the crowd on Saturday night, as old school, high energy wrestling matches took over the Shawville Arena. Featuring

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Seeds of distrust in Municipality of Pontiac

CHRIS LOWREY MUN. OF PONTIAC July 10, 2018 Councillors with the Municipality of Pontiac decided to remove a motion from the July 10 council meeting that would have granted Mayor Joanne Labadie the mandate to negotiate a new tourism trail

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Shawville Ford recipient of prestigious award

KATHERINE HYNES BEVERLY HILLS May 11, 2018 Robert and Heather MacKechnie, owners of Shawville Ford, received the prestigious Diamond Award from Ford Motor Company at Beverly Hills, California. This is the eighth time Shawville Ford has received this honour. The

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Motorcycle accident leaves woman in hospital

Chris Lowrey ALLUMETTES ISLAND July 13, 2018 A 55-year-old woman from Rigaud, Quebec is in serious but stable condition in hospital after a vehicle collided with her motorcycle. The accident happened at the corner of Hwy. 148 and ch. Pembroke

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Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

I sure hope that everyone survived last week’s heat wave. They are calling for warm temperatures again this week. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Rex Rehel and family in the recent passing of his brother Floyd Rehel

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