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June 11, 2025

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$68,000 for Heritage College Campus

Caleb Nickerson CAMPBELL’S BAY Oct. 6, 2017 On Friday afternoon, it was announced that the provincial government will be more than tripling the funding for

Centre Street gets safer

Chris Lowrey SHAWVILLE Oct. 11, 2017 On a typical school day, students find themselves trapped in a real life version of the classic video game

New scholarship for PHS students

Chris Lowrey SHAWVILLE Sept. 26, 2017 A generous donation by a local citizen will help Shawville student’s with the burden of post-secondary education costs. The

$68,000 for Heritage College Campus

Caleb Nickerson CAMPBELL’S BAY Oct. 6, 2017 On Friday afternoon, it was announced that the provincial government will be more than tripling the funding for a local training facility. The Pontiac campus of Heritage College, located in Campbell’s Bay, will

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Centre Street gets safer

Chris Lowrey SHAWVILLE Oct. 11, 2017 On a typical school day, students find themselves trapped in a real life version of the classic video game “Frogger” as they dodge cars and trucks to cross Centre Street to get home from

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Fréchette enters the fray for MRC Pontiac warden

Chris Lowrey CALUMET ISLAND Oct. 2, 2017 Former Calumet Island Mayor Pierre Fréchette officially announced his candidacy for the MRC Pontiac warden position on Oct. 2. Fréchette made the announcement at the Cafe de l’île on Calumet Island in front

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New scholarship for PHS students

Chris Lowrey SHAWVILLE Sept. 26, 2017 A generous donation by a local citizen will help Shawville student’s with the burden of post-secondary education costs. The Western Quebec School Board (WQSB) announced the creation of the Cone Taxi memorial scholarship at

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Otter Lake Golden Age dart and card results

September 19 cards results: 50/50 was won by Sylvie Lemay and the door prize went to Viola Gauthier. Ladies first was won by Dorcas Sparling and second by Marie Gauthier. Men’s first was won by Rolland Mayer and second by

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Caldwell CONNIE HUNTER819-506-4011

We are starting to get the fall weather. I just got back from Calgary and the leaves there have changed a lot more than ours but it is still beautiful there. I just talked to my daughter Natasha who is

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LOCAL EVENTS
28 Jun

Festival de la Culbute Festival

June 28, 2025
All Day

A celebration of the 150th anniversary of the construction of the Culbute Locks, an industrial marvel in its day and an important part of our local heritage.
A day filled with celebration;
– The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show
– Music and dancing
– Food and drink
– and much more!
We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada

28 Jun

PPHS Reunion

June 28, 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

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