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Shawville United celebrates 185 years

J.D. Potié SHAWVILLE June 9, 2019 On June 9, hundreds of Pontiac residents gathered outside the Shawville United Church for an afternoon of good food,

Gravel Guys hit the trail

J.D. Potié SHAWVILLE June 8, 2019 On June 8, a small group of cycling enthusiasts gathered at Café Art Brûlant in Shawville to set on

Media students wrap up safety vid

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE June 6, 2019 On Thursday, students from Pontiac High School (PHS)’s media class wrapped up filming for a bus safety training video

St. Anne’s publishes picture book

CALEB NICKERSON CALUMET ISLAND June 7, 2019 On Friday afternoon, students and staff at St. Anne’s Primary School on Grand Calumet Island gathered in the

Continuing Ed. students return from Dominican

SHAWVILLE June 19, 2019 Thanks to the generosity of the Pontiac community, the health care students and teachers of Pontiac Continuing Education Centre were able to complete a fifteen-day Humanitarian Mission in San Jose de Ocoa, DR. During our journey,

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Community icon commemorated at McDowell

J.D. Potié SHAWVILLE June 13, 2019 On June 13, hundreds of local residents and notable outsiders crowded the gymnasium at Dr. S.E. McDowell Elementary in Shawville for a special celebration in honour of a local icon. A plan in the

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Propane tank sparks fire at transfer station

CALEB NICKERSON CLARENDON June 14, 2019 Fire crews responded to a call at the local transfer station on Friday morning, after a ruptured propane tank exploded and set some compacted garbage alight. Thankfully no one was injured and damage to

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Pontiac Artists’ Studio Tour turns 30

J.D. Potié PONTIAC June 8-9, 2019 Last weekend, nine local artists invited the community to tour the region and check out their exhibits at the 30th annual Pontiac Artists’ Studio Tour. Hosted by ArtPontiac, the event consisted of a five-destination

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Shawville United celebrates 185 years

J.D. Potié SHAWVILLE June 9, 2019 On June 9, hundreds of Pontiac residents gathered outside the Shawville United Church for an afternoon of good food, drinks and local entertainment to celebrate 185 years of worship. Hosted by members of the

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Gravel Guys hit the trail

J.D. Potié SHAWVILLE June 8, 2019 On June 8, a small group of cycling enthusiasts gathered at Café Art Brûlant in Shawville to set on a trek of the most scenic and remote gravel trails the town has to offer

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Media students wrap up safety vid

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVILLE June 6, 2019 On Thursday, students from Pontiac High School (PHS)’s media class wrapped up filming for a bus safety training video they’ve been working on since February. The project originated earlier this year, explained Autobus LaSalle

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St. Anne’s publishes picture book

CALEB NICKERSON CALUMET ISLAND June 7, 2019 On Friday afternoon, students and staff at St. Anne’s Primary School on Grand Calumet Island gathered in the gymnasium to get their first look at a picture book that they had created collaboratively

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