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August 13, 2026

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Halloween by Shelley Heaphy

When are children too old to trick-or-treat? This is a topic that often resurfaces close to Halloween. There are definitely two sides to this argument

Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

I would like to extend my sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of Rachel Duval on her passing on Oct. 19. Rachel was my

Caldwell CONNIE HUNTER 819-647-4700

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Ellard Perry, dear husband of Kathryn Horner. Ellard worked for many years as

Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

On Sunday morning, a 50th wedding anniversary mass was celebrated in honour of Anne and Gerry Dagenais. Fr. Justin Bertrand officiated the mass. It was

The Way We Were Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier

Oct. 20, 1993 25 Years Ago Pontiac Community Hospital in the black: The Pontiac Community Hospital was able to record a surplus at the end of its first complete fiscal year in its new organizational structure. The surplus of almost

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Halloween by Shelley Heaphy

When are children too old to trick-or-treat? This is a topic that often resurfaces close to Halloween. There are definitely two sides to this argument but I truly believe that children should stay young for as long as possible. Below

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Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

I would like to extend my sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of Rachel Duval on her passing on Oct. 19. Rachel was my co-worker and she had just retired last year. It saddens me to hear that she

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Shawville LYSE LACOURSE 819-647-5932 lyse380@gmail.com

Congratulations to Pontiac Home Bakery for the Customer Appreciation Evening on Saturday at the Pontiac Agricultural Hall in honour of their winning second place in Canada’s Sweetest Bakery contest and first on the Eastern Seaboard. Our thoughts and prayers for

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Caldwell CONNIE HUNTER 819-647-4700

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Ellard Perry, dear husband of Kathryn Horner. Ellard worked for many years as a principal and teacher at Shawville High School. He also was a devoted husband and

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Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

On Sunday morning, a 50th wedding anniversary mass was celebrated in honour of Anne and Gerry Dagenais. Fr. Justin Bertrand officiated the mass. It was very meaningful, as their children Jennifer, Sherry and Robbie played the violin before mass and

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