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August 13, 2026

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The Way We Were

June 7, 1995 25 Years Ago Small feet put on a big show at dance recital in Shawville:  Tina Sparling, Jessica Forgues and Jessica Dubeau

Bringing home a pet

During this pandemic, being home with the kids and having nowhere we need to be has made me think we could actually get a pet

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

It has finally cooled down to more livable weather.  People are starting to circulate more and we are seeing activity again. They keep telling us

Waltham: Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Mary-Theresa Kidd-Lindley (nee Berrigan) of Chapeau, Que. and family in the recent passing of her dearly loved

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Our condolences to Sheila Stacey of Chapeau, Que. and the Groulx family on the passing of Gilles Groulx Sr. on May 27. Gilles and Sheila

Quyon: Jill Young

I hope that everyone is doing well these days. I have felt my spirits rising as the province continues to lift restrictions for COVID-19 and

Week ten: Are you ready?

Our leaders were informed that this COVID-19 was a world-wide pandemic. A world-wide clamp-down on all our activities was highly recommended and then enforced. There

The Way We Were

May 31, 1995 25 Years Ago Rainfall raises Ottawa River levels:  Residents along the Ottawa River from Rapides des Joachims to Aylmer have been very

Water safety

The allure of water during the hot months we’ve awaited all winter for can be very exciting. Cooling off just feels so good, even for

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Brown and Rebertz families in the loss of Mina on May 21 at the age of 91 years. Mina was

The Way We Were

June 7, 1995 25 Years Ago Small feet put on a big show at dance recital in Shawville:  Tina Sparling, Jessica Forgues and Jessica Dubeau were checking each other to make sure they were in sync during the “Circle of

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Bringing home a pet

During this pandemic, being home with the kids and having nowhere we need to be has made me think we could actually get a pet and have the time to train it.  I personally love the idea of adding a

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

It has finally cooled down to more livable weather.  People are starting to circulate more and we are seeing activity again. They keep telling us to keep our distance and wash our hands. With the freedom to move around more

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Waltham: Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Mary-Theresa Kidd-Lindley (nee Berrigan) of Chapeau, Que. and family in the recent passing of her dearly loved husband Trevor Lindley. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and . . .

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Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Our condolences to Sheila Stacey of Chapeau, Que. and the Groulx family on the passing of Gilles Groulx Sr. on May 27. Gilles and Sheila often attended Saturday evening mass in Sheenboro. Birthday greetings and . . .

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Quyon: Jill Young

I hope that everyone is doing well these days. I have felt my spirits rising as the province continues to lift restrictions for COVID-19 and we start to experience a little of what the new normal is like.  On Saturday,

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Week ten: Are you ready?

Our leaders were informed that this COVID-19 was a world-wide pandemic. A world-wide clamp-down on all our activities was highly recommended and then enforced. There were a couple of countries that chose not to, but later when infections and deaths

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The Way We Were

May 31, 1995 25 Years Ago Rainfall raises Ottawa River levels:  Residents along the Ottawa River from Rapides des Joachims to Aylmer have been very apprehensive lately, particularly about water levels. Levels in the Ottawa River peaked on May 25

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Water safety

The allure of water during the hot months we’ve awaited all winter for can be very exciting. Cooling off just feels so good, even for little ones. With little ones, the excitement of swimming may be hard for them to

Read More »

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Brown and Rebertz families in the loss of Mina on May 21 at the age of 91 years. Mina was the wife of the late Lee Holt and the late Dalton Rebertz. She was the

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