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November 5, 2025

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Strength in weakness

I planted Morning Glory seeds beside my deck thinking they could climb up and look very pretty in that spot. Sure enough most of them

Allergic to mandates

Dear Editor, Whatever happened to persuasion? Governments at all levels seem to think they must draft very specific laws mandating the way we live rather

Quyon – Jillian Young

I hope everyone enjoyed the Labour Day weekend. I spent a great deal of it at the Shawville Fair, enjoying looking at the exhibits, listening

Waltham – Helen Perry

I sure hope that everyone had a safe and wonderful long weekend. On Sunday, we took in the Shawville Fair. It is our family tradition

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers for the Bean family who just had a Celebration of Life for Randy Bean who passed away last year.  His family

A thankful heart

I’ve noticed the bees are very active in my flowers. They instinctively know winter is coming and they are preparing. It amazes me to watch

Sun sets on another Shawville Fair

If you’re already in withdrawal after this year’s fair, we’ve got you covered. From the gymkhana to the derby, the horse pulls to the 4-H

Priorities

There is a beautiful lawn that stands out to me on my daily walk. The grass is a uniform thick green with absolutely no weeds

Strength in weakness

I planted Morning Glory seeds beside my deck thinking they could climb up and look very pretty in that spot. Sure enough most of them did. But as I was weeding, I noticed one vine was lying on the ground.

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Allergic to mandates

Dear Editor, Whatever happened to persuasion? Governments at all levels seem to think they must draft very specific laws mandating the way we live rather than presenting evidence and suggestions for better living. I feel a bit offended when governments

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Quyon – Jillian Young

I hope everyone enjoyed the Labour Day weekend. I spent a great deal of it at the Shawville Fair, enjoying looking at the exhibits, listening to great music, indulging in delicious fair food, and watching the fun in the Midway.

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Waltham – Helen Perry

I sure hope that everyone had a safe and wonderful long weekend. On Sunday, we took in the Shawville Fair. It is our family tradition to meet and enjoy the fair. We took in the horse drawn wagon competitions and

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers for the Bean family who just had a Celebration of Life for Randy Bean who passed away last year.  His family from Winnipeg were here as well as people from New York and Alberta.  A plaque

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A thankful heart

I’ve noticed the bees are very active in my flowers. They instinctively know winter is coming and they are preparing. It amazes me to watch their activity and that of the squirrels which are also gathering for winter. Without anyone

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Sun sets on another Shawville Fair

If you’re already in withdrawal after this year’s fair, we’ve got you covered. From the gymkhana to the derby, the horse pulls to the 4-H market, the midway rides to the truck pull slides, catch up on this year’s highlights

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Priorities

There is a beautiful lawn that stands out to me on my daily walk. The grass is a uniform thick green with absolutely no weeds anywhere.  How they have managed to maintain it through this drought says something about their

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LOCAL EVENTS
Pontiac Historical Society AGM

Pontiac Historical Society AGM

November 12, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Pontiac Historical Society will hold its Annual General Meeting at the Pontiac Archives, 358 Main Street, Shawville, Quebec, on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, at 7:00 p.m.  All are welcome.  Phone 819-647-3538 for information.

SADC Community Event - Thorne

SADC Community Event - Thorne

November 13, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac!

We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.

Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!

Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!

Thorne

Célébrons 40 ans d’impact local avec la SADC Pontiac !

Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.

Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !

Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!

Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

November 14, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Every Friday – Hooley in the Hall. Live music 7 – 9:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall, 530 Main, Shawville. Free. Dance if you’d like

Pontiacs vs. Arnprior Rivermen - November 14 (Minor Hockey Night)

Pontiacs vs. Arnprior Rivermen - November 14 (Minor Hockey Night)

November 14, 2025
7:45 pm - 10:00 pm

Where:  Shawville Arena, 215 rue Lang

When: 7:45 p.m. (Warmup at 7:15 p.m.)

Regular Season Home Game #4 – Pontiacs vs. Arnprior Rivermen – Minor Hockey Night. Warmup at 7:15 p.m. 

Ticket link: https://events.frontdoor.plus/event/1555

Pontiac Artisans Christmas Market

Pontiac Artisans Christmas Market

November 15, 2025
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Come shop local and support a great cause!

We’re bringing together a fantastic lineup of talented artisans from across the Pontiac—perfect for checking off your holiday shopping list. From handcrafted goods to festive treats, there’s something for everyone!

Support the school, support local artists, and get into the holiday spirit with us!

Tag your friends, share the event, and we’ll see you there!
15 Nov

St-Edwards Christmas Tea and Bazaar

November 15, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

St-Edwards Christmas Tea and Bazaar will be held at 34 ch Bristol on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1870755183815088

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