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August 20, 2026

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Kathleen (Hickey) and Mark Carkner, as they welcomed a baby girl on Mar. 30. They named her Amelia Kate, and she is a

Waltham – Helen Perry

The early spring weather is upon us. Most of us are happy to bid farewell to winter. However, the spring season comes complete with threats

Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers to the Dubeau family on the loss of Gerald on Mar. 15, 2025 at the age of 81. Our sympathies to

Quyon – Jill Young

Heartfelt condolences are extended to the family of Louis Major, as he passed away on Mar. 7. The community is thinking of his loved ones

Waltham – Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Josh “Chummy” Dufour of Pembroke. He was the beloved husband of Catherine Dufour (nee Spotswood). Cathy

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers to the Hahn and Murdock families on the loss of Mary Theresa on Mar. 15. Our deepest condolences to the Kluke

Quyon – Jill Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Mary Alexander Teevens, as she passed away on Mar. 12 at the age of 98. What a

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Happy 40th wedding anniversary to James and Dianne Bowie who celebrated this past weekend. Our deepest condolences to the Brennan and Moore families on the

Waltham – Helen Perry

Waltham is a small community, with a long history of its citizens working together to support their neighbours and celebrate feelings of caring. This is

Waltham – Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Ida Mae Turner, of Chichester. She was the dearly loved sister of Helen Pilon. Our heartfelt

Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Kathleen (Hickey) and Mark Carkner, as they welcomed a baby girl on Mar. 30. They named her Amelia Kate, and she is a little sister for Audrey. Proud grandparents are Bernice and Mike Hickey, and she is another

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Waltham – Helen Perry

The early spring weather is upon us. Most of us are happy to bid farewell to winter. However, the spring season comes complete with threats of flooding, and ice storms. As I write this column, I am looking at an

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Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers to the Dubeau family on the loss of Gerald on Mar. 15, 2025 at the age of 81. Our sympathies to the Rodgers family on the loss of Hugo Jean-Marie on Mar. 20, at the age

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Quyon – Jill Young

Heartfelt condolences are extended to the family of Louis Major, as he passed away on Mar. 7. The community is thinking of his loved ones at this sad time. I was sorry to hear of the passing of Art MacIntyre

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Waltham – Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Josh “Chummy” Dufour of Pembroke. He was the beloved husband of Catherine Dufour (nee Spotswood). Cathy grew up in Waltham. Josh was a lifelong sports enthusiast. He especially loved hockey and

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers to the Hahn and Murdock families on the loss of Mary Theresa on Mar. 15. Our deepest condolences to the Kluke family on the loss of Ambrose on March 20, at the age of 92. Our

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Quyon – Jill Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Mary Alexander Teevens, as she passed away on Mar. 12 at the age of 98. What a long and wonderful life, well lived. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Alexander and

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Happy 40th wedding anniversary to James and Dianne Bowie who celebrated this past weekend. Our deepest condolences to the Brennan and Moore families on the loss of Joyce on Mar. 11, at the age of 87. Joyce was the wife

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Waltham is a small community, with a long history of its citizens working together to support their neighbours and celebrate feelings of caring. This is also true of the Pontiac in general. Occasionally, an event or opportunity arises and shines

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Waltham – Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Ida Mae Turner, of Chichester. She was the dearly loved sister of Helen Pilon. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are extended to Helen, her siblings, family and friends at this

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