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June 25, 2026

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Quyon notes

Congratulations to our local graduates, as they celebrated last Friday in beautiful fashion. The dresses and suits I saw, both in person and in photos,

Waltham notes

On Thursday afternoon, we attended our youngest grandson Benjamin Perry’s high school graduation. He, along with his fellow classmates graduated from Ecole Secondaire Catholique Embrun. 

Shawville notes

Our deepest condolences to the Lapointe family on the loss of Cynthia on Sat., May 16, at the age of 36. Our sympathies to the

Decisions

Most decisions are benign. What clothes should I put on today? Some though, will have long term consequences. Extra work and money. And who knows,

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

Quyon notes

Congratulations to our local graduates, as they celebrated last Friday in beautiful fashion. The dresses and suits I saw, both in person and in photos, were absolutely stunning, and the young people wearing them are to be greatly admired for

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Waltham notes

On Thursday afternoon, we attended our youngest grandson Benjamin Perry’s high school graduation. He, along with his fellow classmates graduated from Ecole Secondaire Catholique Embrun.  We are very proud of you. Ben will be attending Ottawa University in the fall

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Shawville notes

Our deepest condolences to the Lapointe family on the loss of Cynthia on Sat., May 16, at the age of 36. Our sympathies to the Madoar family on the loss of Ronald on Wed., June 17, at the age of

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Decisions

Most decisions are benign. What clothes should I put on today? Some though, will have long term consequences. Extra work and money. And who knows, maybe even unexpected trouble? Then again, maybe a lot of happiness. How can a person

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Living with nature, using common sense

When we look back in history, there is a reason why people did things the way that they did. Common sense is often not taught in school but learned the hard way.  The first thing that engineers should be taught

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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 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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