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April 23, 2026

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Amos’ river expeditions return

Donald Teuma-Castelletti MANSFIELD ET PONTEFRACT July 7, 2018 It was smooth sailing on the Coulonge and Ottawa rivers on Saturday, as expert and beginner paddlers

Farmer’s market

Dear Editor, After visiting the farmers’ market at the Shawville fair grounds on July 7: Q: Why was the Saturday farmers market moved from the

Quick response

Dear Editor, I would like to thank Mr. Greg Hayes for his actions on Friday morning on his way to work. Greg, a volunteer fireman,

Water Safety by Shelley Heaphy

The allure of water this time of year, and especially this year where we’ve been experiencing a long lasting heat wave, can be more than

License to speak freely

The Quebec government will finally allow the province’s drivers to express themselves a little bit more. Next month, Quebec drivers will be able to put

Additional $1.3 million in roads funding

CHRIS LOWREY CALUMET ISLAND July 5, 2018 The provincial government has committed an additional $1,373,836 in road maintenance funding for the Pontiac. The $1.3 million

Amos’ river expeditions return

Donald Teuma-Castelletti MANSFIELD ET PONTEFRACT July 7, 2018 It was smooth sailing on the Coulonge and Ottawa rivers on Saturday, as expert and beginner paddlers hopped in canoes to explore the natural beauty of the region, led by their Member

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Farmer’s market

Dear Editor, After visiting the farmers’ market at the Shawville fair grounds on July 7: Q: Why was the Saturday farmers market moved from the usual spacious building, complete with washrooms, to the poultry barn? A: Because some of the

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Quick response

Dear Editor, I would like to thank Mr. Greg Hayes for his actions on Friday morning on his way to work. Greg, a volunteer fireman, was on his way to his business meeting (wearing a suit as he is a

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The Way We Were Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier

July 7, 1993 25 Years Ago Pontiac’s prospects looking good with 3,000 mining claims staked: The mining and prospecting future of Pontiac appears to be very bright. Officials from the provincial Ministry of Energy and Resources (MER) regional office in

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Water Safety by Shelley Heaphy

The allure of water this time of year, and especially this year where we’ve been experiencing a long lasting heat wave, can be more than one can handle. Cooling off just feels so good. With little ones, the excitement of

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License to speak freely

The Quebec government will finally allow the province’s drivers to express themselves a little bit more. Next month, Quebec drivers will be able to put vanity license plates on their vehicles. In Ontario, drivers can personalize their license plates with

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Additional $1.3 million in roads funding

CHRIS LOWREY CALUMET ISLAND July 5, 2018 The provincial government has committed an additional $1,373,836 in road maintenance funding for the Pontiac. The $1.3 million comes in addition to the $3.5 million already earmarked for the region’s infrastructure. The announcement

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Celebrating the Dicksons with music, storytelling

Donald Teuma-Castelletti BRISTOL July 8, 2018 Family, friends and more descended upon the Coronation Hall Sunday afternoon, celebrating the lives of two pillars of the community with the sharing of stories and songs. A few hundred visited the hall in

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Portage artists fundraise for African orphanage

Donald Teuma-Castelletti PORTAGE DU FORT July 7, 2018 A fundraising luncheon was held at a makeshift café on Saturday, serving up sandwiches and strawberry sweets, simultaeneously supporting a faraway place. Guests to The Café at 29 rue Mill enjoyed a

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Richardson hired as Habs defensive assistant coach

Chris Lowrey MONTREAL July 9, 2018 Shawville native Luke Richardson has been hired by the Montreal Canadiens as an assistant coach. Richardson will be tasked with serving as the Canadiens defensive assistant coach. He is especially well-positioned to help the

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