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Social Notes – Oct. 11, 2023

Quyon – Jillian Young Despite dreary weather, it was a terrific Thanksgiving weekend. We enjoyed the Thanksgiving service at Quyon United Church on Sunday morning,

The Way We Were

25 Years Ago – Oct. 7, 1998 Senior golfer shoots junior score in Mansfield: One of the most difficult challenges in golf (and there are

Fall fun on a dime

I’m certain that no one is untouched with the rising costs we are experiencing everywhere. Food prices have sky-rocketed, gas prices are high, housing prices

Hope

For some in this world, having fertile soil capable of producing food would be unimaginable. Access to fresh, drinkable water would be a blessing. Electric

Mandatory face masks return to healthcare facilities in Outaouais Connor Lalande Outaouais Oct. 9, 2023 The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS)

Speeding incidents keep police busy in Luskville area Connor Lalande Luskville Oct. 8, 2023 Police are attributing a rash of speeding related incidents in the

Social Notes – Oct. 11, 2023

Quyon – Jillian Young Despite dreary weather, it was a terrific Thanksgiving weekend. We enjoyed the Thanksgiving service at Quyon United Church on Sunday morning, where the sanctuary had been beautifully decorated by the UCW ladies and was just brimming

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Letters to the Editor – Oct. 11, 2023

Incinerator worries Dear Editor, To anyone who thinks an incinerator by a water source is a good idea, there is no such thing as a leakproof facility. There will be spills, runoff, air pollution. Not to mention off-gassing, if ashes

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The Way We Were

25 Years Ago – Oct. 7, 1998 Senior golfer shoots junior score in Mansfield: One of the most difficult challenges in golf (and there are many) is shooting your age over 18 holes, a feat not necessarily lessened with more

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Fall fun on a dime

I’m certain that no one is untouched with the rising costs we are experiencing everywhere. Food prices have sky-rocketed, gas prices are high, housing prices are through the roof and with that, so is every single thing we need to

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Hope

For some in this world, having fertile soil capable of producing food would be unimaginable. Access to fresh, drinkable water would be a blessing. Electric lights would seem like a miracle. In parts of the world, things that seem commonplace

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Thanksgiving theme for Country Fair in Luskville

Connor Lalande Luskville Oct. 7, 2023 The Municipality of Pontiac and the Pontiac Market teamed up this past Saturday to deliver a festive Thanksgiving themed country fair. Held at the Luskville Community Center, the event featured Thanksgiving cuisine, entertainment and

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Mandatory face masks return to healthcare facilities in Outaouais Connor Lalande Outaouais Oct. 9, 2023 The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais has announced that mandatory face masking will return to hospitals, CHSLDs and Centre

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Speeding incidents keep police busy in Luskville area Connor Lalande Luskville Oct. 8, 2023 Police are attributing a rash of speeding related incidents in the Luskville area to the unseasonably warm, sunny weather gracing the region over the past number

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