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Shawville Fair’s entertainment announced

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE May 1, 2018 Musical entertainment for this year’s Shawville Fair was announced on May 1, with a more contemporary band filling up

Break-ins across the Pontiac

Chris Lowrey PONTIAC May 4, 2018 Several people in Shawville, Campbell’s Bay and Ladysmith woke up on May 4 to discover they were robbed in

Chutes welcomes new operations manager

CALEB NICKERSON MANSFIELD ET PONTEFRACT May 1, 2018 On May 1, the Chutes Coulonge Park held its annual general meeting, bringing out over 20 stakeholders

Pontiac Tire celebrates 50 years in business

CALEB NICKERSON MANSFIELD-ET-PONTEFRACT May 5, 2018 On May 5, a couple in Mansfield celebrated the 50th anniversary of their business with employees, customers and neighbours.

Senior hockey coming to Pontiac

Chris Lowrey PONTIAC May 1, 2018 It’s confirmed! The Shawville Arena will be buzzing with hockey fans this winter as its been confirmed that the

Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

I just celebrated my 65th birthday and my retirement last week. My boss, Rosalie Bouchard and staff at Centre Intervalle in Fort Coulonge took me

One year re-visit after the 100-year flood

Chris Lowrey MUNICIPALITY OF PONTIAC May 9, 2018 It’s been a full year since the Pontiac was hit with the 100-year flood. Several municipalities around the region are still recovering from last year’s devastation, with more flooding predicted for this

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More flooding on the horizon for Pontiac?

Chris Lowrey PONTIAC May 9, 2018 With many communities in the Pontiac still recovering from last year’s floods, it appears the region isn’t out of the woods yet. The Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board has warned that the river level

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Shawville Fair’s entertainment announced

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE May 1, 2018 Musical entertainment for this year’s Shawville Fair was announced on May 1, with a more contemporary band filling up Friday’s rock night slot than previous years. While the traditional mix of popular, chart-topping acts

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Break-ins across the Pontiac

Chris Lowrey PONTIAC May 4, 2018 Several people in Shawville, Campbell’s Bay and Ladysmith woke up on May 4 to discover they were robbed in the overnight hours. Rhonda Meisner was one of the victims. She had a cell phone

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Chutes welcomes new operations manager

CALEB NICKERSON MANSFIELD ET PONTEFRACT May 1, 2018 On May 1, the Chutes Coulonge Park held its annual general meeting, bringing out over 20 stakeholders and officials. The park is a historic site that is run by a non-profit organization,

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Pontiac Tire celebrates 50 years in business

CALEB NICKERSON MANSFIELD-ET-PONTEFRACT May 5, 2018 On May 5, a couple in Mansfield celebrated the 50th anniversary of their business with employees, customers and neighbours. Pontiac Tire was started by Ronald L. Soucie, his wife Carol and his brother Réjean,

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Senior hockey coming to Pontiac

Chris Lowrey PONTIAC May 1, 2018 It’s confirmed! The Shawville Arena will be buzzing with hockey fans this winter as its been confirmed that the Shawville Pontiac’s Senior A hockey team will play its inaugural season. The announcement was made

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Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

I just celebrated my 65th birthday and my retirement last week. My boss, Rosalie Bouchard and staff at Centre Intervalle in Fort Coulonge took me out to Spruceholme Inn for supper for my retirement party. They surprised me with a

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Expo Shawville Fair 2025

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
All Day

The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair!

www.shawvillefair.ca

SADC Community Event - Campbell's Bay & Litchfield

SADC Community Event - Campbell's Bay & Litchfield

September 4, 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!

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!

 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/campbells-bay-litchfield-journee-communautaire-community-day-tickets-1409284199979

Quyon Community Day

Quyon Community Day

September 6, 2025
All Day

Quyon Community Day – Sept 6th!! FREE Entry!!

NEW this year… the Great Canadian Lumberjacks will put on 3 demonstrations (noon, 3 & 7 pm) and the DRONES are coming back…

Live local musicians will once again hit the stage and this year “Chicken Fried” will keep us all singing and dancing into the night!!!

The Quyon Lions are once again providing a Roast Beef dinner – info on how to purchase dinner tickets will be provided soon. 

And that’s not all….. the annual 3-pitch ball tournament starts Friday night and plenty of Children’s activities will be set up in the park!!!

See ya there!!!!

Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge

Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge

September 6, 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge, le 6 septembre 2025 de 10h à 16h à la salle de conférence du Pontiac, 204 rue principale, Fort-Coulonge, QC J0X 1V0.

SADC Community Event - Waltham

SADC Community Event - Waltham

September 11, 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!

Waltham

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!

 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/waltham-tournee-communautaire-community-day-tickets-1409289134739

Shawville Terry Fox Run 2025 / Course de Terry Fox Shawville 2025

Shawville Terry Fox Run 2025 / Course de Terry Fox Shawville 2025

September 14, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join us as we come together to mark the 45th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope — a powerful legacy that continues to inspire Canadians from coast to coast. 
Whether you walk, run, cycle, roll, or push a stroller — everyone is welcome!

TO REGISTER OR DONATE: https://run.terryfox.ca/93169

Registration: 1:00 PM | Run Begins: 2:00 PM
Dogs are also welcome, but must remain on a leash.

Route Info:
– 10 km distance
– Bring your water bottle. Water stations along the route

Stay tuned for updates on the BBQ and other family-friendly activities happening on site!

The Terry Fox Run has become a beloved fall tradition in Canada, with over 650 communities — big and small, urban and rural — fundraising together for cancer research.
Let’s keep Shawville proudly among them!!

Joignez-vous à nous pour souligner le 45e anniversaire du Marathon de l’Espoir de Terry Fox.
Que vous marchiez, couriez, rouliez à vélo ou en fauteuil, ou poussiez une poussette — tout le monde est bienvenu !

POUR S’INSCRIRE: https://run.terryfox.ca/93169

Inscriptions : 13 h 00 | Départ de la course : 14 h 00
Les chiens sont aussi les bienvenus, mais doivent être tenus en laisse.
Infos sur le parcours :

– Distance de 10 km
– Postes d’eau tout au long du parcours

Restez à l’écoute pour plus de détails sur le BBQ et d’autres activités familiales sur place !

La Course Terry Fox est devenue une tradition automnale chère aux Canadiens. Plus de 650 communautés se mobilisent chaque année pour amasser des fonds pour la recherche sur le cancer.
Faisons en sorte que Shawville continue de faire partie de cette belle tradition collective!
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