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September 3, 2026

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98jfoijha nonsense?

I was sitting in front of an empty screen with no ideas in my head and my kittens jumped on the keyboard. Lots of symbols

Quyon notes

Congratulations to Tammy Cheslock and Travis Meredith, as they were married on Fri.,Aug. 14. The happy couple were surrounded by a close circle of family

Shawville notes

Our deepest condolences to the Régimbald family on the loss of Jacques on Aug. 5, at the age of 44. Happy birthday to the following

Ready or not

VBS starts this week. Many of us have been preparing for weeks. The date was set last year and it has arrived. Sometimes life gives

Quyon notes

A huge congratulations to Molly Dowe, as she was named this year’s Shawville Fair Ambassador after the competition last week. Molly’s family and friends are

Waltham notes

Waltham residents were Shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Normand (“Norm” “Bob”) Tremblay. He was the loving soulmate of Heather Sandney.

Shawville notes

Our thoughts and prayers for the McCallum family on the loss of Jacqueline on July 27, at the age of 63. Our condolences to the

Observations of a traveller

What do you carry in your pocket? During my life of 78 years, I have spent countless days and nights away from home. It started

Can we make it happen?

What are our children, grandchildren, and the next generation going to inherit? The “me, me, me” people don’t worry about the future, because they say,

Trust and obey

Trust and obey is the name of a song. Not my most favourite. It sounds simple right? You would think so, and yet at ground

98jfoijha nonsense?

I was sitting in front of an empty screen with no ideas in my head and my kittens jumped on the keyboard. Lots of symbols and letters appeared but none of it made any sense. And, sometimes that is what

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Quyon notes

Congratulations to Tammy Cheslock and Travis Meredith, as they were married on Fri.,Aug. 14. The happy couple were surrounded by a close circle of family and friends as they exchanged vows. Wishing Tammy and Travis all the best as they

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Shawville notes

Our deepest condolences to the Régimbald family on the loss of Jacques on Aug. 5, at the age of 44. Happy birthday to the following people celebrating their special day this upcoming week:  Marc Gregory, Jacques Demers, Val Mulligan, Rhonda

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Ready or not

VBS starts this week. Many of us have been preparing for weeks. The date was set last year and it has arrived. Sometimes life gives no warning. Your day begins and surprise, you are into hard times. It would be

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Quyon notes

A huge congratulations to Molly Dowe, as she was named this year’s Shawville Fair Ambassador after the competition last week. Molly’s family and friends are so proud of her. Way to go Molly! Best wishes to Glen and Wendy Provost,

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Waltham notes

Waltham residents were Shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Normand (“Norm” “Bob”) Tremblay. He was the loving soulmate of Heather Sandney. He was the beloved son of the late Theresa (Raymond) and the late Nazaire Tremblay.

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Shawville notes

Our thoughts and prayers for the McCallum family on the loss of Jacqueline on July 27, at the age of 63. Our condolences to the Finnigan family on the loss of Franklin on July 30, and Marie on Aug. 5.

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Observations of a traveller

What do you carry in your pocket? During my life of 78 years, I have spent countless days and nights away from home. It started in my days in the local calf club (which was later replaced by 4-H clubs

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Can we make it happen?

What are our children, grandchildren, and the next generation going to inherit? The “me, me, me” people don’t worry about the future, because they say, “that will be their problem!” I have dedicated much of my life to helping those

Read More »

Trust and obey

Trust and obey is the name of a song. Not my most favourite. It sounds simple right? You would think so, and yet at ground level it is not! Like clockwork, in every hard situation that comes, it seems at

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170th Expo Shawville Fair

September 3, 2026 - September 7, 2026

Sportsman Show

September 5, 2026

171st Renfrew Fair

September 10, 2026 - September 13, 2026

Quyon Community Day

September 12, 2026

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