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The Parents’ Voice By Shelley Heaphy

Let’s celebrate literacy On Jan. 27 we celebrate Literacy Day, a day set aside to raise awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in

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Dear Editor, May God bless everyone reading this article. Last month, I had to see several health care professionals following my bout with Leukemia for

Local news matters

The end of 2017 came with some bad news for many local residents throughout the Ottawa area: their local papers would be closing down. This

Lions Midget A take Gatineau by storm

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE Jan. 6, 2018 The Pontiac Lions Midget A team led a strong offense against the Gatineau Barons on Saturday, sliding pucks into

Lions Bantam B take on Maniwaki

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE Jan. 6, 2018 The Pontiac Lions Bantam B team took on the Maniwaki Mustangs in a close game on Saturday, lat the

CANAMEX marches forward

CALEB NICKERSON OUTAOUAIS Jan. 10, 2018 At an upcoming meeting in Chelsea, local stakeholders and farmers will gather to discuss the possibility of a tourism

Allumette hydro service sees improvement in 2017

CALEB NICKERSON ALLUMETTE ISLAND Jan. 10, 2018 Over the past few years, Allumette Island and the surrounding municipalities have developed a reputation for sub-par hydro service. So much so that local farmer David Gillespie has been monitoring the number and

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The Parents’ Voice By Shelley Heaphy

Let’s celebrate literacy On Jan. 27 we celebrate Literacy Day, a day set aside to raise awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy related activities as a family. Literacy is something babies should be exposed to

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The Way We Were Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier

Jan. 6, 1993 25 Years Ago PCH cutbacks cause closure: The Pontiac Community Hospital has shut down some of its non-emergency services for the holidays as a result of budgetary constraints required to cover a $300,000 deficit. According to union

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Portability problem with Canada Health Act Quebec

Dear Editor, After reading an article in the Montreal Gazette I want to show residents of the Pontiac how we are denied health services out of province. Quebec residents who seek medical services in another province usually find that physicians

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Follow up

Dear Editor, May God bless everyone reading this article. Last month, I had to see several health care professionals following my bout with Leukemia for which I am in remission. First was a visit to my dietician who has been

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Local news matters

The end of 2017 came with some bad news for many local residents throughout the Ottawa area: their local papers would be closing down. This was the result of Postmedia buying many of the local papers owned by the Torstar

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Lions Midget A take Gatineau by storm

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE Jan. 6, 2018 The Pontiac Lions Midget A team led a strong offense against the Gatineau Barons on Saturday, sliding pucks into the net like it was their day job. Embracing teamwork, and a bit of rough-housing,

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Lions Bantam B take on Maniwaki

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE Jan. 6, 2018 The Pontiac Lions Bantam B team took on the Maniwaki Mustangs in a close game on Saturday, lat the Shawville Arena. Maniwaki emerged victorious in the afternoon game, scoring 3 – 2, but the

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CANAMEX marches forward

CALEB NICKERSON OUTAOUAIS Jan. 10, 2018 At an upcoming meeting in Chelsea, local stakeholders and farmers will gather to discuss the possibility of a tourism network that promotes sustainable agriculture, linking the Outaouais to Ottawa and beyond. Allumette Island farmer

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02 Aug

PPHS Reunion

August 2, 2025
All Day

PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6

03 Aug

Euchre Tournament Fundraiser

August 3, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Otter Lake R.A. Association, 394 Tessier Street

Euchre tournament fundraiser for Otter Lake’s 150th Anniversary in 2026.

Pre-registration on now. $5 per person if pre-registered before the tournament. $8/pp at the door on the day of the tournament. You can send an e-transfer to pre-register to: otterlake150@outlook.com or contact Lory Beaudoin at: lorybeaudoin@gmail.com

The door opens at noon. Snacks and drinks for sale. The tournament starts at 1PM—prizes for the top 3 places; the lowest score and most lone hands. All skill levels welcome.

05 Aug

Community potluck to celebrate the Waltham Fire Department

August 5, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Paul Ryan Park, Waltham

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
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The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair!

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