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June 18, 2026

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Medicare – 1826 vs. 2026

We all hear people complain that the waiting list in the hospitals is too long, no matter where you live. Many people say that they

Quyon notes

Congratulations to Mackayla Bruce and Justin Dagenais, as they were married on Sat., June 13, at Pine Lodge. It was a beautiful day for this

Waltham notes

We were saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Keith Laroche of Fort Coulonge. Keith was the beloved son of Lucie Rivet (Rocky Bertrand)

Shawville notes

Our sympathies to the Nicholls family on the loss of Frank on June 1, at the age of 89. Our deepest condolences to the Blank

Getting out of the way

Years ago I remember our neighbour’s barn caught on fire. I had two little children at the time. I stood outside with one at my

Restrictions

I’m not driving my car right now because of eye surgery. The doctor has to give me the okay. I don’t like all the restrictions,

Quyon notes

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Ted Kennedy, as he passed away on June 4 at the age of 69. Our

Shawville notes

Happy belated birthday to Owen McCredie who celebrated his special day recently. Congratulations to the Municipality of Shawville for another successful Fishing Derby in spite

Waltham notes

On Saturday afternoon, Rhonda, Bella and I attended a lovely baby shower in honour of Heidi Chaput-Tabram. Everyone showered Heidi with love and best wishes

Sometimes we learn from another farmer

Twenty-some years ago, our old corn planter was getting tired after many years of planting corn, and the newer ones had more accurate seed placement.

Medicare – 1826 vs. 2026

We all hear people complain that the waiting list in the hospitals is too long, no matter where you live. Many people say that they cannot get a family doctor. Yes, there is a lineup at the out-person and emergency

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Quyon notes

Congratulations to Mackayla Bruce and Justin Dagenais, as they were married on Sat., June 13, at Pine Lodge. It was a beautiful day for this wonderful young couple, surrounded by family and friends as they became husband and wife. We

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Waltham notes

We were saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Keith Laroche of Fort Coulonge. Keith was the beloved son of Lucie Rivet (Rocky Bertrand) and the late Michel Jr. Laroche. He was a helpful young man with a big

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Shawville notes

Our sympathies to the Nicholls family on the loss of Frank on June 1, at the age of 89. Our deepest condolences to the Blank family on the loss of Keith on June 7. Happy birthday to the people celebrating

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Getting out of the way

Years ago I remember our neighbour’s barn caught on fire. I had two little children at the time. I stood outside with one at my side and the toddler in my arms, completely helpless to do anything but pray. God

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Restrictions

I’m not driving my car right now because of eye surgery. The doctor has to give me the okay. I don’t like all the restrictions, but I was told they will keep me from doing damage to my eye. They

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Quyon notes

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Ted Kennedy, as he passed away on June 4 at the age of 69. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Joanne and of his loved ones as they

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Shawville notes

Happy belated birthday to Owen McCredie who celebrated his special day recently. Congratulations to the Municipality of Shawville for another successful Fishing Derby in spite of the rain and cloudy conditions this past Saturday. St-Paul’s Anglican Church had another great

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Waltham notes

On Saturday afternoon, Rhonda, Bella and I attended a lovely baby shower in honour of Heidi Chaput-Tabram. Everyone showered Heidi with love and best wishes on the upcoming arrival of her baby girl. A few games were played. Heidi received

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Sometimes we learn from another farmer

Twenty-some years ago, our old corn planter was getting tired after many years of planting corn, and the newer ones had more accurate seed placement. After looking around in the farm paper classifieds, I found a newer 12-row planter in

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