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Letters to the Editor – September 20, 2023

CISSSO’s centralized administration fails the Pontiac An open letter to Christian Dubé, Quebec’s Minister of Health and Social Services Dear Minisiter, In 2015 the CSSS

Being Thankful

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Thanksgiving is one of my favourite holidays, I love taking the chance to sit down with family to enjoy

The Way We Were – September 20, 2023

25 Years Ago – Sept. 16, 1998 Arson suspected in sawmill blaze: Arson is suspected in last week’s fire which destroyed Morley Hodgins Inc. sawmill

Social Notes – September 20, 2023

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse A bit of history of local 4H’er Kasey Lafleur. Kasey is 13 years old and mentioned that she won Grand Champion

Plager Boys play Raymond Johnston Centre

Glen Hartle Otter Lake September 16, 2023 The Otter Lake Senior Citizen’s Club hosted the community on Saturday evening at the Raymond Johnston Center. On

Otter Lake hints at possible discovery of Eurasian Water Milfoil in two local lakes Biologist’s report on presence of invasive species expected in coming weeks

Marking time

Long before the company formerly known as Facebook appropriated the term “Meta” as its moniker, it meant something more. Or, at least, it was supposed

Letters to the Editor – September 20, 2023

CISSSO’s centralized administration fails the Pontiac An open letter to Christian Dubé, Quebec’s Minister of Health and Social Services Dear Minisiter, In 2015 the CSSS du Pontiac was fused with five other hospitals to create the CISSS de l’Outaouais. Most

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Being Thankful

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Thanksgiving is one of my favourite holidays, I love taking the chance to sit down with family to enjoy a meal together as well as each other’s company without the hoopla of gifts, sweets

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The Way We Were – September 20, 2023

25 Years Ago – Sept. 16, 1998 Arson suspected in sawmill blaze: Arson is suspected in last week’s fire which destroyed Morley Hodgins Inc. sawmill on Lang Street in Shawville and came dangerously close to setting two nearby buildings ablaze.

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Social Notes – September 20, 2023

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse A bit of history of local 4H’er Kasey Lafleur. Kasey is 13 years old and mentioned that she won Grand Champion with her market steer named Phoenix at the Shawville Fair. This is her second year

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Plager Boys play Raymond Johnston Centre

Glen Hartle Otter Lake September 16, 2023 The Otter Lake Senior Citizen’s Club hosted the community on Saturday evening at the Raymond Johnston Center. On stage were the Plager Boys, bringing their brand of feel-good music to the sold out

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Otter Lake hints at possible discovery of Eurasian Water Milfoil in two local lakes Biologist’s report on presence of invasive species expected in coming weeks Charles dickson Otter Lake Sept. 18, 2023 An investigation into the possible presence in two

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Marking time

Long before the company formerly known as Facebook appropriated the term “Meta” as its moniker, it meant something more. Or, at least, it was supposed to. Meta meant the explicit details within the margins. The family birthdays written in the

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LOCAL EVENTS
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
All Day

The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair!

www.shawvillefair.ca

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