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January 28, 2026

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Sweet dreams at the fair

Those looking for an alternative to traditional fair fare will have a sweet new option this year. On Friday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m., Ashley

4H-ers prepare for the fair

Many local children look forward to the Shawville Fair as a time to relax, hit the rides and see the sights. But for those in

Q & A: Will Amos by Chris Lowrey

THE EQUITY caught up with Pontiac MP Will Amos to ask him a few questions about his experiences at the Shawville Fair: THE EQUITY: What

Q & A: Will Amos by Chris Lowrey

THE EQUITY caught up with Pontiac MP Will Amos to ask him a few questions about his experiences at the Shawville Fair: THE EQUITY: What

Are you ready for the fair?

Are you ready for the Shawville Fair? Chrissy Draper sure is. Pictured above, she shows off her weekend pass bracelet and is counting down the

Sweet dreams at the fair

Those looking for an alternative to traditional fair fare will have a sweet new option this year. On Friday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m., Ashley LaSalle will be giving a live demonstration on decorating confections with fondant. “It’s kind of

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4H-ers prepare for the fair

Many local children look forward to the Shawville Fair as a time to relax, hit the rides and see the sights. But for those in the Shawville 4H program, it’s a time to compete and show off livestock that they’ve

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Q & A: André Fortin by Chris Lowrey

THE EQUITY: What are your plans for this year’s fair? André Fortin: “The opening ceremony is always a must. They do a good job of highlighting the efforts of the volunteers… This is a community event put on by the

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Q & A: Will Amos by Chris Lowrey

THE EQUITY caught up with Pontiac MP Will Amos to ask him a few questions about his experiences at the Shawville Fair: THE EQUITY: What are your plans for this year’s fair? Amos: “We’ll be manning the booth for the

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Q & A: Will Amos by Chris Lowrey

THE EQUITY caught up with Pontiac MP Will Amos to ask him a few questions about his experiences at the Shawville Fair: THE EQUITY: What are your plans for this year’s fair? Amos: “We’ll be manning the booth for the

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Q & A: Mayor Sandra Murray by Chris Lowrey

THE EQUITY caught up with Shawville Mayor Sandra Murray in advance of this year’s edition. Here’s what she had to say: THE EQUITY: What are your plans for this year’s fair? Sandra Murray: “I’ll be there every day. I’ll be

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Country crooner Dean Brody coming by Chris Lowrey

Chris Lowrey Canadian country music artist Dean Brody will bring his brand of down-home music to centre stage at the Shawville Fair on Sunday night. The country crooner is touring in support of his sixth studio album Beautiful Freakshow. Brody’s

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Cold Creek County set to rock the fairgrounds

Local country music fans can expect no downtime from great live performances this year – even in between the sets of Dean Brody and April Wine. That’s because the Brighton and area country band Cold Creek County (CCC) will be

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Are you ready for the fair?

Are you ready for the Shawville Fair? Chrissy Draper sure is. Pictured above, she shows off her weekend pass bracelet and is counting down the days till the gates open. She said she’s looking forward to all the rides at

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