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August 13, 2026

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Waltham: Helen Perry (August 11)

On Saturday afternoon, family and friends gathered at Connie and Charlie Andrews’ to celebrate Connie’s sister Paulette Pelletier’s 60th birthday. The weather co-operated and everyone

Quyon: Jill Young (August 11)

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Roger Dubois who passed away suddenly last week. Roger was a long serving member of

The way we were (August 4)

Aug. 7, 1996  25 Years Ago First Pontiac Cry takes in $26,700:  By Sunday afternoon, Sharon Presley was very pleased with the success of the

First year of school

First off, I would like to thank all of our bus drivers for such a wonderful job getting our children to and from school safely

Soil

Twenty-five years ago I wrote a series of articles: “The seven bank accounts of a farmer”(Soil, seed, continuous education, the “team,” neighbours, politics, and money).

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse (August 4)

Happy first birthday to our grandson, Simon, celebrating in Larder Lake on Aug. 2, 2021.  Happy 31st birthday to our daughter Marie-Michelle Lacourse on Aug.

Waltham: Helen Perry (August 4)

Happy belated wedding anniversary wishes are extended to Hazel and Chuck Chassie, who celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on Aug. 1st. May you share many

Vinton: Diane Boisvert (August 4)

That hailstorm we had last Sunday caused a lot of damage in Fort Coulonge and Mansfield.   They received golf ball sized hail which damaged

Quyon: Jill Young (August 4)

A week ago Sunday, a storm went through our area that was very damaging for some folks, with trees down, gardens ruined, and crops destroyed. 

Waltham: Helen Perry (August 11)

On Saturday afternoon, family and friends gathered at Connie and Charlie Andrews’ to celebrate Connie’s sister Paulette Pelletier’s 60th birthday. The weather co-operated and everyone enjoyed a lovely afternoon and evening outside. A tasty meal and a beautiful cake were

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Quyon: Jill Young (August 11)

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Roger Dubois who passed away suddenly last week. Roger was a long serving member of the Quyon Lions Club, a well respected member of our community and he will be

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The way we were (August 4)

Aug. 7, 1996  25 Years Ago First Pontiac Cry takes in $26,700:  By Sunday afternoon, Sharon Presley was very pleased with the success of the first annual Pontiac Cry Country Jamboree. “It’s overwhelming,” said the jamboree chairperson. 

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First year of school

First off, I would like to thank all of our bus drivers for such a wonderful job getting our children to and from school safely and happily all through the school year. You seriously have one of the hardest jobs

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Soil

Twenty-five years ago I wrote a series of articles: “The seven bank accounts of a farmer”(Soil, seed, continuous education, the “team,” neighbours, politics, and money). After twenty five years; I still realize that “soil” is still the most important “bank

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse (August 4)

Happy first birthday to our grandson, Simon, celebrating in Larder Lake on Aug. 2, 2021.  Happy 31st birthday to our daughter Marie-Michelle Lacourse on Aug. 3, and our niece Samantha Lacourse on Aug. 7. 

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Waltham: Helen Perry (August 4)

Happy belated wedding anniversary wishes are extended to Hazel and Chuck Chassie, who celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on Aug. 1st. May you share many more years of God’s richest blessings.

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert (August 4)

That hailstorm we had last Sunday caused a lot of damage in Fort Coulonge and Mansfield.   They received golf ball sized hail which damaged a lot of cars and destroyed gardens. They got hit a lot worse than Vinton.

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Quyon: Jill Young (August 4)

A week ago Sunday, a storm went through our area that was very damaging for some folks, with trees down, gardens ruined, and crops destroyed.  Our thoughts are with all who were affected by this natural disaster, especially the farmers

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