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August 13, 2026

Shawville

The last words of Thorne’s German past

The RA grounds and campground in Ladysmith rang with clinking beer glasses and squeaking sauerkraut as the 40th edition of Oktoberfest Ladysmith took over the

A new face at Pontiac Printshop

Last week, Cheryl Stanley (centre left) joined the team at the Pontiac Printshop full-time as our new customer service representative, offering the perfect opportunity for

More thefts at Polaris

Campbell’s Polaris in Shawville was once again the victim of two vehicle thefts on the night of Sept. 21, bringing the business to a total

Public chimes in on arena future

About 50 people packed the Shawville RA hall to discuss the future of the town’s arena after council received a study that details some $17

The last words of Thorne’s German past

The RA grounds and campground in Ladysmith rang with clinking beer glasses and squeaking sauerkraut as the 40th edition of Oktoberfest Ladysmith took over the village last weekend. But one sound missing from this festival of German culture was the

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A new face at Pontiac Printshop

Last week, Cheryl Stanley (centre left) joined the team at the Pontiac Printshop full-time as our new customer service representative, offering the perfect opportunity for us to share this 1981 photo of her from our archives.

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More thefts at Polaris

Campbell’s Polaris in Shawville was once again the victim of two vehicle thefts on the night of Sept. 21, bringing the business to a total of six vehicles stolen in a span of less than two months.  Owner Steve Gilpin

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