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June 18, 2026

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Health care

Dear Editor, We recently had the opportunity to deal with healthcare services in West Quebec and I conclude that we’re very fortunate to have the

Honouring Aggie

Dear Editor, A special retirement dinner was held at the Voyageur Restaurant to honour Aggie Morin. The party was organized plus there were two special

Rosaleen Dickson

Dear Editor, For someone growing up in Quyon in the 1950s, the two publications my family depended on for news were the Ottawa Journal for

Bonspiel brings community together

For the 43rd time, the Shawville Community Bonspiel has wrapped up and the coveted toilet seat trophy was awarded to the winning team. Although, let’s

Pontiac Lions Peewee C team on fire

Wow! The Pontiac Lions Peewee C team have won two tournaments in two weekends making them champions twice in only one week. “What an amazing

Out for the ultimate rip by Chris Lowrey

Most people in the Pontiac are used to hopping on their snowmobiles in the winter months and either taking a quick tour to the local depanneur, or a longer ride through the extensive trail system in the region. But on

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The Parents’ Voice By Shelley Heaphy

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. I know a lot of people comment on Valentine’s Day being a gimmick to just have to go out and buy things for people but I have to say I definitely disagree with that sentiment.

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The Way We Were Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier

Feb. 3, 1993 25 Years Ago Curling Club celebrates 25 years: The Shawville Community Bonspiel is being played with a touch of nostalgia this year. January 1993 marks 25 years since the Shawville Curling Rink was built. The original construction

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Health care

Dear Editor, We recently had the opportunity to deal with healthcare services in West Quebec and I conclude that we’re very fortunate to have the services we have, especially at the hospital in Shawville. I’m sure that healthcare is not

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Honouring Aggie

Dear Editor, A special retirement dinner was held at the Voyageur Restaurant to honour Aggie Morin. The party was organized plus there were two special carrot cakes made by Lucienne LaSalle Bryson Post Mistress. There was laughter, good talks and

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Rosaleen Dickson

Dear Editor, For someone growing up in Quyon in the 1950s, the two publications my family depended on for news were the Ottawa Journal for world, national and sports (of most interest to me) news and THE EQUITY for local

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Bonspiel brings community together

For the 43rd time, the Shawville Community Bonspiel has wrapped up and the coveted toilet seat trophy was awarded to the winning team. Although, let’s be honest, hardly anyone participates in the bonspiel for the trophy. The event is a

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Pontiac Lions Peewee C team on fire

Wow! The Pontiac Lions Peewee C team have won two tournaments in two weekends making them champions twice in only one week. “What an amazing bunch of kids,” said coach Brad Campeau. “It’s amazing how this year our team has

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