Letters to the Editor – September 6, 2023
September 6, 2023
Summer’s end Dear Editor, Did you feel that? I know I did, when summer turned to autumn. For me, it came as a sudden chill,
Summer’s end Dear Editor, Did you feel that? I know I did, when summer turned to autumn. For me, it came as a sudden chill,
25 Years Ago – Sept. 2, 1998 CT scan fundraising tees off at Pine Lodge: On a weather perfect day, the fundraising campaign for a
Eating out with little ones can be like a marathon. It can be stressful and honestly something you want to avoid. When our kids were
Summer in the Pontiac had many encouraging highlights. From Canada Day celebrations to community barbecues, from baseball tournaments to fishing derbies, people were out in
“On behalf of all staff at the Western Québec School Board, I welcome you to the 2023-2024 school year,” wrote the new Director General for
Quyon – Jill Young Labour Day weekend has come and gone, and what a fabulous weekend it was for Shawville Fair. Perfect weather, if only
Horse power Glen Hartle Shawville Sep. 4, 2023 The Horse Pull, a longstanding tradition at the Shawville Fair, was held on Sunday with solid representation
Fair wraps up with ‘last-car-standing’ smash up Derby Glen Hartle SHAWVILLE Sept. 4, 2023 The mercury soared into the mid-30s on the final day of
You’ve done it again, Shawville Fair Glen Hartle Shawville Sept. 6, 2023 There was evidence in every square metre of the Shawville Fairgrounds, and in
Summer’s end Dear Editor, Did you feel that? I know I did, when summer turned to autumn. For me, it came as a sudden chill, making me shiver, as the sun set on a warm and sunny day. Like a
25 Years Ago – Sept. 2, 1998 CT scan fundraising tees off at Pine Lodge: On a weather perfect day, the fundraising campaign for a CT scanner for the Pontiac Community Hospital was officially launched at the Pine Lodge Golf
Eating out with little ones can be like a marathon. It can be stressful and honestly something you want to avoid. When our kids were little we definitely prepared a bag of tricks to have successful meals out. Here are
Summer in the Pontiac had many encouraging highlights. From Canada Day celebrations to community barbecues, from baseball tournaments to fishing derbies, people were out in the fresh air enjoying the best the Pontiac has to offer. The weather was strange
“On behalf of all staff at the Western Québec School Board, I welcome you to the 2023-2024 school year,” wrote the new Director General for the Western Quebec School Board George Singfield in an open letter to parents. “This is
Quyon – Jill Young Labour Day weekend has come and gone, and what a fabulous weekend it was for Shawville Fair. Perfect weather, if only maybe a little bit too warm on a few days, with great crowds, food, exhibits,
Horse power Glen Hartle Shawville Sep. 4, 2023 The Horse Pull, a longstanding tradition at the Shawville Fair, was held on Sunday with solid representation from across the valley. Past head of this portion of the fair, Jack Stewart, and
Fair wraps up with ‘last-car-standing’ smash up Derby Glen Hartle SHAWVILLE Sept. 4, 2023 The mercury soared into the mid-30s on the final day of the Shawville Fair but no worry, that had little to no impact on attendance at
You’ve done it again, Shawville Fair Glen Hartle Shawville Sept. 6, 2023 There was evidence in every square metre of the Shawville Fairgrounds, and in every minute of the long weekend just passed, that the Pontiac Agricultural Society (PAS) has
Outaouais sporting organization soliciting nominations Connor Lalande Outaouais August 29, 2023 The organizing committee of Excellence Sportive Outaouais has announced the commencement of the nomination period for their annual awards gala, which will take place in mid-December. A non-profit organization
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
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.
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