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August 13, 2026

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Dandelions

The first weeds of spring are here and they are quite visible. When we drive to town we see them on lawns, in hay fields

Biking

by Shelley Heaphy Biking can be an inexpensive, fun, physical activity that can provide hours of summer fun for us and our children. It’s exciting

The Way We Were

Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier June 8, 1994 25 Years Ago Coulonge turbines set in motion: The two turbines at Hydro Pontiac’s new generating station at

Toilet training tips

By Shelley Heaphy Some say summer is the easiest time to toilet train —less clothes to wash and it’s warm so kids can go commando

Dandelions

The first weeds of spring are here and they are quite visible. When we drive to town we see them on lawns, in hay fields and lots of them are growing close to the road where residual road salt residue

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Biking

by Shelley Heaphy Biking can be an inexpensive, fun, physical activity that can provide hours of summer fun for us and our children. It’s exciting to bike new trails, roads and go on adventures. Last year marked an exciting milestone

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The Way We Were

Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier June 8, 1994 25 Years Ago Coulonge turbines set in motion: The two turbines at Hydro Pontiac’s new generating station at Coulonge Chutes near Fort Coulonge were officially switched on by dignitaries at a special grand

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Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

I would like to send out a speedy recovery to Shirley Pepin who just underwent surgery on Friday. I would also like to send get well wishes to Isabell Kluke who is a patient in Shawville Hospital.

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Toilet training tips

By Shelley Heaphy Some say summer is the easiest time to toilet train —less clothes to wash and it’s warm so kids can go commando without being chilly. I’ve trained a number of kids both at home and while working

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