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Water main break in Quyon

Chris Lowrey QUYON Jan. 3, 2017 Some residents of Quyon were without access to tap water after a water main broke on Egan Street. The

Extreme cold and the running of the dogs

Donald Teuma-Castelletti BRISTOL Jan. 6-7, 2018 The arctic temperatures came south just in time this year, ensuring the frigid weather would provide the backdrop for

Pontiac’s first baby of the new year

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE Jan. 4, 2018 A Fort Coulonge couple welcomed the first newborn of the year at the Pontiac Hospital last Thursday morning. Milya

Break-in at Lakeside Hotel

Chris Lowrey PORTAGE DU FORT Jan. 1, 2017 In the wee hours of New Year’s Day three men broke into the Lakeside Hotel in Portage

Farmers on ice: annual bonspiel

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVLLE Jan. 6, 2017 On Saturday, the Shawville Curling Club was filled with the sounds of vigorous sweeping and stones colliding as locals

Ladysmith Lillian Pasch 819-647-5304

Our sympathy to the family and friends of Gilbert Gilpin of Kamloops, BC formerly of Bristol, Que. who passed away Nov. 19. We are still

Water main break in Quyon

Chris Lowrey QUYON Jan. 3, 2017 Some residents of Quyon were without access to tap water after a water main broke on Egan Street. The break happened on the evening of Jan. 3 with the recent cold weather. According to

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Extreme cold and the running of the dogs

Donald Teuma-Castelletti BRISTOL Jan. 6-7, 2018 The arctic temperatures came south just in time this year, ensuring the frigid weather would provide the backdrop for eager dogs, skilled racers and the sleds that kept them all together over the weekend.

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Pontiac’s first baby of the new year

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE Jan. 4, 2018 A Fort Coulonge couple welcomed the first newborn of the year at the Pontiac Hospital last Thursday morning. Milya Lachance-Delisle was brought into the world via C-section, showing up just in time for breakfast

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Firefighters battle blaze, knock out wall

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVLLE Jan. 3, 2017 Multiple fire crews were called after a kitchen blaze in Shawville got out of control on Wednesday. Shortly after noon on Jan. 3, firefighters from the Shawville-Clarendon Department responded to an address on Sunnyside

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Break-in at Lakeside Hotel

Chris Lowrey PORTAGE DU FORT Jan. 1, 2017 In the wee hours of New Year’s Day three men broke into the Lakeside Hotel in Portage du Fort with the hopes of getting their hands on some cold hard cash. The

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Farmers on ice: annual bonspiel

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVLLE Jan. 6, 2017 On Saturday, the Shawville Curling Club was filled with the sounds of vigorous sweeping and stones colliding as locals took part in the annual Farmers’ Bonspiel. Organizer Eric Smith said that he has been

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Danford Lake man shot by police identified

Chris Lowrey DANFORD LAKE Dec. 28, 2017 Authorities have identified the Danford Lake man shot and killed by police on Dec. 28. 38-year-old Denis Beaudoin was pronounced dead at hospital after being shot by police. According to police, shortly after

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Ladysmith Lillian Pasch 819-647-5304

Our sympathy to the family and friends of Gilbert Gilpin of Kamloops, BC formerly of Bristol, Que. who passed away Nov. 19. We are still in a very cold, deep freeze which is supposed to last the rest of this

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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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