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August 27, 2026

L’Isle-aux-Allumettes

Two new cell towers slated for Pontiac

Last week the Quebec government announced the next phase of their “Opération Cellulaire” program, including two new cell towers for the Pontiac region. In Quebec’s

In Photos: Shawville Fairs Past (1977 – 2001)

Volunteers in the handicraft area at the 1977 Fair included Isabel Graham, Ruby Rusenstrom, judge Ruth Wideman, and Robena Ritchie. Mrs J. Arthur Kilgour, pictured with Ken Kilgour and Joyce McCagg, presented the J. Arthur Kilgour memorial trophy for best

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Islandfest another hit on L’Isle-aux-Allumettes

The Municipality of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes is celebrating another successful Islandfest after expanding several of its events and even offering new events this year. The annual festival featured an array of fun activities for the whole family, including various sports, live music,

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Nomination period open for Chichester byelection

Residents intending to run in the upcoming byelection for seat 4 on Chichester’s municipal council have until Aug. 21 to submit their nomination papers.  The seat was left vacant when councillor Chrissy Payne resigned from the position in July to

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Fun Days’ don’t stop for the rain

The community of Sand Bay gathered for its annual ‘Fun Days’ event over the weekend that saw neighbours of all ages face off in races by foot, kayak, potato sack and even inflated tube.  And the party was not deterred

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Cones for Kendyl CHEO fundraiser back for 2nd year

The second annual Cones for Kendyl fundraiser stopped at Brooklyn Place in Shawville on Sunday, with a plush bear from the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) making an appearance.  The fundraiser is organized by Cheryl Smith-Trimm, mother of Kendyl

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Officials break ground for new daycare

An official groundbreaking ceremony was held at the site of the new daycare on Isabella Ave. in Shawville on July 15 with several elected officials and daycare staff present.  The opening of the new centre de la petite enfance (CPE),

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Two new cell towers slated for Pontiac

Last week the Quebec government announced the next phase of their “Opération Cellulaire” program, including two new cell towers for the Pontiac region. In Quebec’s initial two phases of improvements to the province’s cell coverage, only one tower had been

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