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Social Notes – Dec. 20, 2023

Quyon: Jillian Young The countdown to Christmas is on, now just a few short days away. It’s hard to believe how quickly time flies this

25 Years Ago – Dec. 16, 1998 Program illuminates true meaning: The tiny church at Bristol Ridge was bursting with the sounds of seasonal music

Christmas Traditions

My family has had the same Christmas Eve traditions for as long as I can remember. We would attend family mass, come home to lots

Social Notes – Dec. 13, 2023

Sheenboro – Doris Ranger Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the Lariviere family of Chapeau on the passing of JP Lariviere on Dec.

Accountability and Democracy

Holding elected officials accountable is a fundamental aspect of a healthy and functioning democratic system. There are several important reasons why accountability is crucial. Safeguarding

What can go wrong in a one act play?

by Glen Hartle Shawville Jan. 4, 2024 There’s a twinkle in Greg Graham’s eye as he sips tea and reflects on the stage rehearsal just now finished at the Pontiac High School. He and his fellow Pontiac Community Players are

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Social Notes – Dec. 20, 2023

Quyon: Jillian Young The countdown to Christmas is on, now just a few short days away. It’s hard to believe how quickly time flies this time of year. I hope everyone has fun with the last minute hustle and bustle,

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25 Years Ago – Dec. 16, 1998 Program illuminates true meaning: The tiny church at Bristol Ridge was bursting with the sounds of seasonal music for its Christmas musical last weekend. The Bristol Ridge Pentecostal Church, which normally holds about

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Christmas Traditions

My family has had the same Christmas Eve traditions for as long as I can remember. We would attend family mass, come home to lots of snacks and chatting and family time, prepare cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and

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The Christmas Hooley comes but once a year

Glen Hartle Shawville Dec. 15, 2023 St. Paul’s Anglican Church has been around a long time. The first Anglican service was way back in 1827. The initial church building held service for the first time in 1842 and the building

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Social Notes – Dec. 13, 2023

Sheenboro – Doris Ranger Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the Lariviere family of Chapeau on the passing of JP Lariviere on Dec. 11. He was the son of the late Wilfred Lariviere and Laura Landry. Funeral arrangements

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Accountability and Democracy

Holding elected officials accountable is a fundamental aspect of a healthy and functioning democratic system. There are several important reasons why accountability is crucial. Safeguarding democracy: Accountability ensures that elected officials remain responsive to the needs and wishes of the

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