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July 23, 2026

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Waltham: Helen Perry

Well, we were spared from all the snow that they had forecasted for us on Saturday and also the freezing rain. We did receive rain

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

A very special, happy 65th birthday goes out to my cousin Roger Mayhew of Russell, Ont. who celebrates Dec. 18. I just want to point

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers for the Foran and McCann families on the loss of Mae on Dec. 1, at the age of 85 years. Mae

Quyon: Jill Young

Our village is mourning the loss of a beloved pillar of the community. Mae McCann passed away on Dec. 1. For over 40 years, Mae

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

Happy birthday wishes go out to the following people: Claudette Stanton, Simon Baxter, and Corben Davidson who celebrate on Dec. 12, to Ruth Hearty on

Waltham: Helen Perry

Due to COVID-19 our annual Golden Age Christmas dinner had to be cancelled this year. It was normally held on the first Saturday of December.

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Craven and Mee families on the loss of Bertha on Nov. 27 in her 104th year. Bertha was the wife

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

I’m sad to see that Sloan’s Grocery is closed. It was such a convenient stop to pick up drinks, tickets, food and all kinds of

Quyon: Jill Young

Last Friday, the team at Mountainview Turf gathered for an outdoor, socially-distanced little Christmas celebration to mark yet another great season. During the gathering, presentations

Waltham: Helen Perry

The Waltham Recreation Association is having a Waltham Christmas Decorating Contest. Since COVID-19 has forced us to stay within our municipalities as much as possible,

Waltham: Helen Perry

Well, we were spared from all the snow that they had forecasted for us on Saturday and also the freezing rain. We did receive rain though. Everyone is hoping for a bit more snow for Christmas and the snowmobilers and

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

A very special, happy 65th birthday goes out to my cousin Roger Mayhew of Russell, Ont. who celebrates Dec. 18. I just want to point out that I’m sorry for everyone who is celebrating a milestone birthday or anniversary this

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers for the Foran and McCann families on the loss of Mae on Dec. 1, at the age of 85 years. Mae was the wife of the late Ervin. She was the mother of Brian (Stephanie), Dennis

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Quyon: Jill Young

Our village is mourning the loss of a beloved pillar of the community. Mae McCann passed away on Dec. 1. For over 40 years, Mae ran McCann’s Chips in Quyon, a business she started with her husband Ervin. Her friendly

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

Happy birthday wishes go out to the following people: Claudette Stanton, Simon Baxter, and Corben Davidson who celebrate on Dec. 12, to Ruth Hearty on Dec. 13, Randy Sloan Dec. 14, Nancy Bertrand, Jennifer McGuire and Marie-Josee Corriveau on Dec.

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Waltham: Helen Perry

Due to COVID-19 our annual Golden Age Christmas dinner had to be cancelled this year. It was normally held on the first Saturday of December. On Saturday evening, the Waltham Station Restaurant served up a tasty turkey dinner with .

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Craven and Mee families on the loss of Bertha on Nov. 27 in her 104th year. Bertha was the wife of the late Russell. She was the mother of Lois (Dale) Lyons and Erma (Winston)

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

I’m sad to see that Sloan’s Grocery is closed. It was such a convenient stop to pick up drinks, tickets, food and all kinds of little incidentals. People are really going to miss this store. A new butcher shop has

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Quyon: Jill Young

Last Friday, the team at Mountainview Turf gathered for an outdoor, socially-distanced little Christmas celebration to mark yet another great season. During the gathering, presentations were made to honour Francois Miljour’s 20 years of service and 35 years for Wayne

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Waltham: Helen Perry

The Waltham Recreation Association is having a Waltham Christmas Decorating Contest. Since COVID-19 has forced us to stay within our municipalities as much as possible, let us boost Waltham’s holiday spirit and light up the town. There are some wonderful

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