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April 23, 2026

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Grateful and pleased

Dear Editor, Having moved here from Ontario over a year ago, I had no idea what to expect. But I am grateful and very pleased.

An end to a long legal saga

On June 12, the Municipality of Pontiac council decided that based on the legal opinion of RPGL lawyers, they would not pursue the recouperation of

Guess who dropped in for a visit?

Donald Teuma-Castelletti CLARENDON June 15, 2018 For many, the chance to meet a lifelong hockey hero may never come – especially when said hero flies

Manor fundraising for wing with 10 new rooms

Donald Teuma-Castelletti CAMPBELL’S BAY June 14, 2018 Having just recently acquired ownership of the facilities, one non-profit retirement residence is already planning on making room

Grateful and pleased

Dear Editor, Having moved here from Ontario over a year ago, I had no idea what to expect. But I am grateful and very pleased. A huge thunderstorm passed over our little house north of Otter Lake on Route 301

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The Parents’ Voice By Shelley Heaphy

It’s the best time of the year for kids and teachers and parents. Everyone has worked so hard all year that this long awaited break is certainly deserved. For some summer vacation is a stressful time of shuffling kids to

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An end to a long legal saga

On June 12, the Municipality of Pontiac council decided that based on the legal opinion of RPGL lawyers, they would not pursue the recouperation of legal fees from former councillor and mayor Eddie McCann. The RPGL lawyers are the same

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Plenty new added to Village en Fête in Fort Coulonge

Donald Teuma-Castelletti FORT COULONGE June 16, 2018 Fort Coulonge’s favourite community street festival took over downtown on Saturday, filling rue Baume with waves of people, nearly 25 vendors, a volleyball tournament, inflatable structures and loads of colour. There was all

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Guess who dropped in for a visit?

Donald Teuma-Castelletti CLARENDON June 15, 2018 For many, the chance to meet a lifelong hockey hero may never come – especially when said hero flies in via helicopter for a private, surprise encounter. However, that’s exactly what happened last Friday,

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Seeking reconciliation through song and prayer

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE June 17, 2018 It was a scene that Broken Arrow Drummer Sébastien Beaudoin would have never imagined possible just 30 years ago, as a live performance of Indigenous songs filled the air in front of the Shawville

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Senior Pontiacs could be skating on thin ice

Chris Lowrey SHAWVILLE June 20, 2018 The recently announced Shawville senior hockey team might not even make it on the ice in the fall. Nick St. Laurent, league organizer, said that a lack of sponsorships and a lead volunteer for

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Manor fundraising for wing with 10 new rooms

Donald Teuma-Castelletti CAMPBELL’S BAY June 14, 2018 Having just recently acquired ownership of the facilities, one non-profit retirement residence is already planning on making room for more, as they kick off fundraising for a major expansion. Filling up the Campbell’s

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Otter Lake Fire chief hangs up his helmet

Donald Teuma-Castelletti OTTER LAKE June 16, 2018 A fire chief who had served over 50 years with his crew was honoured at a party on Saturday, as the Otter Lake Fire Department wished him well in his retirement with music,

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