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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

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

Students receive $26,000 in bursaries

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE June 27, 2018 On June 27, 16 high school grads from the region gathered with their families at Dr. S.E. McDowell Elementary

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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Students receive $26,000 in bursaries

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE June 27, 2018 On June 27, 16 high school grads from the region gathered with their families at Dr. S.E. McDowell Elementary School in Shawville to receive a tidy sum for their pursuit of post-secondary education. The

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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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