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August 13, 2026

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Shawville notes

Many areas in the Pontiac are experiencing spring flooding. We are thinking of everyone affected.  Our sympathies to the Desormeaux family on the loss of

A shake up

The house only shook for about 6 seconds, but it changed my naïve thinking. Houses aren’t as solid as they appear. Something more powerful lies

Quyon notes

Congratulations to Grace Côté and Hunter Milford on the arrival of their baby boy on Apr. 12. They named him Kaycen Andre William, and he

A sneak attack

The phone rang. I didn’t recognize the number but it was a local call I thought. I said hello. “I am upgrading your Internet service,”

Quyon notes

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Frances Chevrier, as she passed away on Apr. 8 at the age of 87.  She was a

Waltham notes

Birthday wishes are extended to Julie Romain and Sally Duff, who are celebrating their birthdays on Apr. 16. We hope that you both enjoy your

Shawville notes

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Carmichael family on the loss of James on Apr. 3, at the age of 81.  Our sympathies to

The rule of threes

A couple decades ago, I had a life altering experience. One Friday morning in late November I had a stroke in my doctor’s office, while

Misunderstandings

Talking is easy right? Well in a sense yes. We use our words and express a thought or an idea. But in reality, the problem

Quyon notes

I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Easter weekend, sharing time with family and indulging in yummy Easter dinners and extra treats. My family celebrated on

Shawville notes

Many areas in the Pontiac are experiencing spring flooding. We are thinking of everyone affected.  Our sympathies to the Desormeaux family on the loss of Hubert on Apr. 11, at the age of 81.   Happy birthday to the following

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A shake up

The house only shook for about 6 seconds, but it changed my naïve thinking. Houses aren’t as solid as they appear. Something more powerful lies beneath its foundation. Which made also made me think. Someone more powerful holds life. Holds

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Quyon notes

Congratulations to Grace Côté and Hunter Milford on the arrival of their baby boy on Apr. 12. They named him Kaycen Andre William, and he is a little brother for Charlie. Wishing the whole family all the best as they

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A sneak attack

The phone rang. I didn’t recognize the number but it was a local call I thought. I said hello. “I am upgrading your Internet service,” the recording said, “free.” That sounded okay, so I pressed the number 1 as requested.

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Quyon notes

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Frances Chevrier, as she passed away on Apr. 8 at the age of 87.  She was a lovely woman, always so pleasant and nice to chat with. Our thoughts and prayers are

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Waltham notes

Birthday wishes are extended to Julie Romain and Sally Duff, who are celebrating their birthdays on Apr. 16. We hope that you both enjoy your special day. Happy birthday wishes also go out to Owen Duff and to Heidi Chaput-Tabram,

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Shawville notes

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Carmichael family on the loss of James on Apr. 3, at the age of 81.  Our sympathies to the Caldwell family on the loss of Thoburn on Apr. 5. Our deepest condolences to

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The rule of threes

A couple decades ago, I had a life altering experience. One Friday morning in late November I had a stroke in my doctor’s office, while waiting for a regular check-up. No warning, no signs, no reason. Within minutes I was

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Misunderstandings

Talking is easy right? Well in a sense yes. We use our words and express a thought or an idea. But in reality, the problem begins right there. Our perception of what is being said is coloured by what we’ve

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Quyon notes

I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Easter weekend, sharing time with family and indulging in yummy Easter dinners and extra treats. My family celebrated on Sunday, starting with an uplifting, joyous church service at Quyon United Church, led by Rev.

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