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August 27, 2026

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Bois-Franc bridge complete, road now open

The construction of the new bridge at kilometre 54 of chemin Bois-Franc (Jim’s Lake Road) in the region’s non-organized territories (TNO) is now complete, according

Pontiac producers pummeled in storm

Mike St-Pierre was in the barn at his farm, Double-G Farms in Clarendon, when the first of two storms hit on Aug. 10.  Environment Canada

Local 4-Hers compete at annual achievement day

On Sunday the Shawville arena was filled with the sounds of livestock as the Shawville 4-H Club held its annual achievement day.  Club Leader Amanda Tracy explained that the competition is a prerequisite for competing at the Shawville Fair, and

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Bois-Franc bridge complete, road now open

The construction of the new bridge at kilometre 54 of chemin Bois-Franc (Jim’s Lake Road) in the region’s non-organized territories (TNO) is now complete, according to the MRC Pontiac.  In an Aug. 17 post to social media, the MRC said

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Pontiac producers pummeled in storm

Mike St-Pierre was in the barn at his farm, Double-G Farms in Clarendon, when the first of two storms hit on Aug. 10.  Environment Canada had warned of a possible tornado event in the Pembroke and Cobden area, but downgraded

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Last Dance brings Coronation Hall alive

It’s the year 1960. Elvis Presley is top of the charts, cigarettes cost 45 cents a pack, and Saturday nights in small-town Bristol mean a visit to the local dance hall.   Coronation Hall is where hundreds of young people

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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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LOCAL EVENTS

170th Expo Shawville Fair

September 3, 2026 - September 7, 2026

Sportsman Show

September 5, 2026

171st Renfrew Fair

September 10, 2026 - September 13, 2026

Quyon Community Day

September 12, 2026

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