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Fastpitch: Royals win 6-1

SHAWVILLE The first game on June 26 saw Young’s Appliance Repairs Inc. Royals win 6 – 1 against the Bristolview Athletics. The winning pitcher was

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

SQ prepared for stoned drivers

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY July 11, 2018 With the legalization of cannabis set for this October, local police forces are training their officers to be

Fastpitch: Royals win 6-1

SHAWVILLE The first game on June 26 saw Young’s Appliance Repairs Inc. Royals win 6 – 1 against the Bristolview Athletics. The winning pitcher was Matt Greer, who also scored a homerun, while the loss went to Jeff Tanguay. The

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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 hopped in canoes to explore the natural beauty of the region, led by their Member

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Egans overrun Quyon by Caleb Nickerson

On July 6, over 60 members of the Irish Egan Clan gathered outside Quyon to learn about the life of one of their ancestors. The Irish diaspora was well represented, with visitors hailing from as far as Texas and Australia,

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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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SQ prepared for stoned drivers

CALEB NICKERSON CAMPBELL’S BAY July 11, 2018 With the legalization of cannabis set for this October, local police forces are training their officers to be able to properly assess drivers impaired by narcotics. According to Sûreté du Québec (SQ) communications

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Pines in the Sand - Lemke Family Roots and Branches

Pines in the Sand - Lemke Family Roots and Branches

August 17, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Renfrew County historian Dave Lemkay to speak on Pines in the Sand – Lemke Family Roots and Branches. This free public presentation takes place on Sunday, August 17, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. His talk draws on his extensive family research from Germany to Petawawa Township, across North America and the world. Refreshments will be served.

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