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Sand Bay experiences rash of theft, vandalism Connor Lalande Sand bay Oct. 5, 2023 A recent string of vandalism incidents in the Sand Bay area

Teachers vote in favour of strike action Connor Lalande Pontiac Oct. 11, 2023 The Western Quebec Teachers Association (WQTA) voted 100 per cent in favour

Forest mapping workshops coming to the MoP Connor Lalande Pontiac Oct. 5, 2023 A series of community forest mapping workshops is coming to the Municipality

Social Notes – October 4, 2023

Sheenboro – Doris Ranger Our condolences to the Sallafranque and Conroy families on the passing of Joan Sallafranque of Chapeau. She passed away on Sept.

Letters to the Editor – October 4, 2023

The right to go to school Dear Editor, What is wrong with this picture? “Eligibility certification [is] preventing those wanting to attend school in English.”

Sand Bay experiences rash of theft, vandalism Connor Lalande Sand bay Oct. 5, 2023 A recent string of vandalism incidents in the Sand Bay area culminated on the weekend of September 30 in a binge of destruction. According to Clarendon

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Shawville churches unite for Thanksgiving service

Glen Hartle Shawville Oct. 8, 2023 The congregations of all four Shawville churches gathered for a collective Thanksgiving service on Sunday in the Pontiac High School gymnasium. The Bethel Pentecostal, Shawville United, New Hope Christian Fellowship and St Paul’s Anglican

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Coronation Hall Cider Mills celebrates 15 years

Glen Hartle Bristol Oct. 7, 2023 In celebrating its 15th anniversary, Coronation Hall Cider Mills hosted the community in a show of gratitude and thanksgiving on Saturday for an Old-Time Country Dance. The dance hall, built by the MacDougall family

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Teachers vote in favour of strike action Connor Lalande Pontiac Oct. 11, 2023 The Western Quebec Teachers Association (WQTA) voted 100 per cent in favour of a proposed strike action during a secret ballot vote by members this past Thursday.

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Forest mapping workshops coming to the MoP Connor Lalande Pontiac Oct. 5, 2023 A series of community forest mapping workshops is coming to the Municipality of Pontiac in November. Billed as a “joint scientific research and community art initiative”, the

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Social Notes – October 4, 2023

Sheenboro – Doris Ranger Our condolences to the Sallafranque and Conroy families on the passing of Joan Sallafranque of Chapeau. She passed away on Sept. 11 at the young age of 87. Joan was well known for her volunteer services

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Letters to the Editor – October 4, 2023

The right to go to school Dear Editor, What is wrong with this picture? “Eligibility certification [is] preventing those wanting to attend school in English.” Rev. Mary McDowell Wood, Shawville Where would you like your landfill? Dear Editor, The proposal

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