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Early birthday celebrations in Quyon

Donald Teuma-Castelletti QUYON June 30, 2018 Canada Day celebrations along the river kicked off early in Quyon, as the town’s party featured reptiles, a parade

Otter Lake’s big bash at the R.A.

Donald Teuma-Castelletti OTTER LAKE July 1, 2018 A parade, giant inflatable structures, firemen challenges, and even a pet show – featuring the now three-time champion

Remembering

My uncle from New Brunswick, my father’s youngest brother, came for a visit recently. It was such fun sharing memories, playing guitars together, singing and

Touch-a-Truck time by Shelley Heaphy

If there is anything my son is in love with it’s trucks. Big trucks, small trucks, tractors and construction vehicles – anytime he sees them

A bleak landscape

Local news was dealt another harsh blow last week when Postmedia announced that it will close several local newspapers around the country. One of those

Ladysmith Lillian Pasch 819-647-5304

Our sympathy to the family and friends of Edith Elliott who passed away last week. Edith will be sadly missed by all who knew her. This past Saturday, we had our first flea market sale. It was very well attended

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Early birthday celebrations in Quyon

Donald Teuma-Castelletti QUYON June 30, 2018 Canada Day celebrations along the river kicked off early in Quyon, as the town’s party featured reptiles, a parade and the unveiling of their brand-new flag. But that’s not all that’s new, as the

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Otter Lake’s big bash at the R.A.

Donald Teuma-Castelletti OTTER LAKE July 1, 2018 A parade, giant inflatable structures, firemen challenges, and even a pet show – featuring the now three-time champion – were all included in one town’s patriotic festivities, before live music with a couple

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Remembering

My uncle from New Brunswick, my father’s youngest brother, came for a visit recently. It was such fun sharing memories, playing guitars together, singing and just getting reacquainted. When he left though, I felt an overwhelming sadness. I was homesick.

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The Way We Were Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier

June 30, 1993 25 Years Ago River watchdog group formed: While loons called in the distance and geese flew overhead, 30 activists sat on the deck overlooking the expanse of the Ottawa River at Pointe Davidson Yacht Club and wondered

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Touch-a-Truck time by Shelley Heaphy

If there is anything my son is in love with it’s trucks. Big trucks, small trucks, tractors and construction vehicles – anytime he sees them pass by he gets so excited. We’ve been known to pull over and watch a

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A bleak landscape

Local news was dealt another harsh blow last week when Postmedia announced that it will close several local newspapers around the country. One of those publications that will face the chopping block is the Pembroke Daily Observer. Four people lost

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