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Good to see engaged citizens

On Sunday over 150 people piled aboard boats and formed a flotilla on the Ottawa River to protest a proposed disposal site for radioactive materials

Little bay, big ’art

Donald Teuma-Castelletti NORWAY BAY Aug. 2, 2017 The culmination of six weeks worth of crafts and workshops ended in last Wednesday’s Big Art Show. Held

A summer, a fair

Chris Lowrey BRISTOL August 5, 2017 Coronation Hall played host to the third installment of a series of plays that shed light on rural Canada.

Further funding for flood victims

Donald Teuma-Castelletti PONTIAC Aug. 9, 2017 The Canadian Red Cross will be distributing additional funding to those affected by the spring flooding. Those who have

Upcoming election means staff are wanted

Donald Teuma-Castelletti PONTIAC Aug. 9, 2017 The Municipality of Pontiac is now hiring for an abundance of positions that will need to be filled during

Zion Lutheran church hosts annual supper

Chris Lowrey THORNE August 6, 2017 Zion Lutheran Church held their annual memorial church service and supper on Sunday night. Part of the festivities involved

Flotilla protests nuclear waste site

Chris Lowrey SHEENBORO August 6, 2017 The Old Fort William Cottagers’ Association (OFWCA) let it be known that they are vehemently against the proposed near

Portage memorial trees uprooted

Chris Lowrey PORTAGE DU FORT August 2, 2017 Two trees planted in the newly minted memorial garden in Portage du Fort were stolen in the

Regatta wrap-up

Chris Lowrey, THE EQUITY What seemed like the entire community came out for the annual Norway Bay swim meet at the pier. The event has

Good to see engaged citizens

On Sunday over 150 people piled aboard boats and formed a flotilla on the Ottawa River to protest a proposed disposal site for radioactive materials at the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) property in Chalk River, Ont. The near surface disposal

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Little bay, big ’art

Donald Teuma-Castelletti NORWAY BAY Aug. 2, 2017 The culmination of six weeks worth of crafts and workshops ended in last Wednesday’s Big Art Show. Held at a private residence along River Road in Norway Bay, guests were invited to not

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A summer, a fair

Chris Lowrey BRISTOL August 5, 2017 Coronation Hall played host to the third installment of a series of plays that shed light on rural Canada. A Summer, A Fair rolled through Bristol in its second performance of the day on

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Further funding for flood victims

Donald Teuma-Castelletti PONTIAC Aug. 9, 2017 The Canadian Red Cross will be distributing additional funding to those affected by the spring flooding. Those who have a primary address in the flood zone will be granted an additional $600, designated for

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Upcoming election means staff are wanted

Donald Teuma-Castelletti PONTIAC Aug. 9, 2017 The Municipality of Pontiac is now hiring for an abundance of positions that will need to be filled during the upcoming election. With the election scheduled for Nov. 5, staff will be needed for

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Beach party on Johnson Lake celebrating 150

Chris Lowrey LADYSMITH August 5, 2017 The Johnson Lake Property Owners Association hosted a beach party at Hitz Beach on Saturday as a part of the Thorne celebrations for Canada’s 150th birthday. More than 20 children and their parents came

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Zion Lutheran church hosts annual supper

Chris Lowrey THORNE August 6, 2017 Zion Lutheran Church held their annual memorial church service and supper on Sunday night. Part of the festivities involved decorating the cemetery as many parishioners placed flowers on the graves of loved ones. The

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Flotilla protests nuclear waste site

Chris Lowrey SHEENBORO August 6, 2017 The Old Fort William Cottagers’ Association (OFWCA) let it be known that they are vehemently against the proposed near surface disposal facility (NSDF) at the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) site in Chalk River. More

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Portage memorial trees uprooted

Chris Lowrey PORTAGE DU FORT August 2, 2017 Two trees planted in the newly minted memorial garden in Portage du Fort were stolen in the early morning hours of Aug. 2. The memorial park, which is located right at the

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Regatta wrap-up

Chris Lowrey, THE EQUITY What seemed like the entire community came out for the annual Norway Bay swim meet at the pier. The event has been going on for more than 70 years and is one of the longstanding traditions

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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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The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair!

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