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June 4, 2026

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Taking care in this new age

We should all sit in a quiet room from time to time and just think about where we are and what’s going on around us.

A singing heart

Every first Monday of the month is senior’s day at a local store and I have a list. I honestly never thought that would make

Quyon notes

Our condolences to the family of Grace (Mohr) Trudeau, as she passed away on May 13, at the age of 89. She was the wife

Waltham notes

On Friday afternoon, a blustery wind storm swept through the Pontiac and Renfrew counties. The storm left a destruction of trees down, barns collapsing and

Shawville notes

The weather has certainly caused havoc in our town and Pontiac county.  Many people are still without power, water and facilities in our neighbouring communities.

Quyon notes

Our sympathies to the Hickey family, as Jimmy Hickey passed away earlier this month. He had been living out west in recent years, but many

Waltham notes

On Friday evening, Waltham Live brought in a stacked night of live country, rock and easy listening music. It was held at the Waltham Town

Shawville notes

Happy belated birthday across the miles to our nephew Marco Gregory who celebrated his birthday on May 25. Happy birthday to the following people celebrating

A singing heart

I’ve often wondered. What is the difference between happiness and joy? Some say that happiness depends on circumstances, but we are always in circumstances of

Taking care in this new age

We should all sit in a quiet room from time to time and just think about where we are and what’s going on around us. Technology is sometimes moving faster than we can adapt. In just a few years, we

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A singing heart

Every first Monday of the month is senior’s day at a local store and I have a list. I honestly never thought that would make me happy, but it does. Problem is, I often spend more than usual, so am

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Quyon notes

Our condolences to the family of Grace (Mohr) Trudeau, as she passed away on May 13, at the age of 89. She was the wife of the late Austin Trudeau, and mother to Trudy (Stephen Meisener). Our thoughts and prayers

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Waltham notes

On Friday afternoon, a blustery wind storm swept through the Pontiac and Renfrew counties. The storm left a destruction of trees down, barns collapsing and the power was disrupted for a total of 42 hours. The fire departments in the

Read More »

Shawville notes

The weather has certainly caused havoc in our town and Pontiac county.  Many people are still without power, water and facilities in our neighbouring communities. Hopefully this will be resolved soon. Our deepest condolences to the Hill family on the

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Quyon notes

Our sympathies to the Hickey family, as Jimmy Hickey passed away earlier this month. He had been living out west in recent years, but many in the community remember him well. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his

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Waltham notes

On Friday evening, Waltham Live brought in a stacked night of live country, rock and easy listening music. It was held at the Waltham Town Hall. The entertainment was provided by the bands Adam Boys, Wabash, Rick Soul and Quarry

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Shawville notes

Happy belated birthday across the miles to our nephew Marco Gregory who celebrated his birthday on May 25. Happy birthday to the following people celebrating their special day this upcoming week:  Diane Allain, Chantal Allen, Margie Barber, Nancy Arniotis and

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A singing heart

I’ve often wondered. What is the difference between happiness and joy? Some say that happiness depends on circumstances, but we are always in circumstances of some sort.  I told my cousin that my heart sings when I make bread and

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