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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Desabrais family on the loss of Brent on May 13, at the age of 63. Happy belated 12th wedding anniversary

Language, please

Dear Editor, Let’s be clear about what we say and write, because someone might be listening. When flood waters rise, or a mighty wind or

UN good for?

Dear Editor, It is reassuring to see that not everyone on this planet is content to turn a blind eye to injustice. Based on your

Silent mode

Using a cell phone is new to me, so when I found my calls weren’t coming in I couldn’t figure out why. A friend mentioned

Quyon – Jillian Young

I hope all of the mothers and mothering figures out there enjoyed a beautiful Mother’s Day this past weekend. The weather was gorgeous, and we

Waltham – Helen Perry

I sure hope that every Mom enjoyed Mother’s Day. I had a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend. On Friday, we drove to Casselman to visit my

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Mill Dam Park has now reopened. The weather has been beautiful for outdoor activities. The Mens Night sponsored by the Pontiac Agricultural Society to raise

He sees the sparrow fall

I was away from home, staying at a motel for a wedding. Sitting outside at a picnic table, I looked up and there was a

Quyon – Jillian Young

On Saturday, May 3, the Quyon Community Centre was filled with family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of my fabulous aunt, Mona MacKechnie.

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Desabrais family on the loss of Brent on May 13, at the age of 63. Happy belated 12th wedding anniversary to Justin and Taylor Pawlett who celebrated their special day on May 18. Congratulations to

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Language, please

Dear Editor, Let’s be clear about what we say and write, because someone might be listening. When flood waters rise, or a mighty wind or ice storm knocks trees down on the wires, it can be a great inconvenience or

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UN good for?

Dear Editor, It is reassuring to see that not everyone on this planet is content to turn a blind eye to injustice. Based on your most recent editorial (Roméo, Louise and Lloyd, THE EQUITY, May 7, 2025), I am happy

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Silent mode

Using a cell phone is new to me, so when I found my calls weren’t coming in I couldn’t figure out why. A friend mentioned maybe I was in silent mode and sure enough when I looked, I was. Sometimes

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Quyon – Jillian Young

I hope all of the mothers and mothering figures out there enjoyed a beautiful Mother’s Day this past weekend. The weather was gorgeous, and we had a great time celebrating my mom and my sister with dinner at my place

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Waltham – Helen Perry

I sure hope that every Mom enjoyed Mother’s Day. I had a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend. On Friday, we drove to Casselman to visit my sister Susan, husband Brent and nephew Jesse Pilon. Then we drove to Cornwall and had

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Mill Dam Park has now reopened. The weather has been beautiful for outdoor activities. The Mens Night sponsored by the Pontiac Agricultural Society to raise funds for the Shawville Arena was very successful on Friday night. Congratulations to all the

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He sees the sparrow fall

I was away from home, staying at a motel for a wedding. Sitting outside at a picnic table, I looked up and there was a mother bird with food in her mouth. Up came two little heads and she fed

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Quyon – Jillian Young

On Saturday, May 3, the Quyon Community Centre was filled with family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of my fabulous aunt, Mona MacKechnie. Her daughter Donna and granddaughter Kayla did an incredible job sharing with everyone all of

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Pines in the Sand - Lemke Family Roots and Branches

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August 17, 2025
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The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Renfrew County historian Dave Lemkay to speak on Pines in the Sand – Lemke Family Roots and Branches. This free public presentation takes place on Sunday, August 17, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. His talk draws on his extensive family research from Germany to Petawawa Township, across North America and the world. Refreshments will be served.

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