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June 11, 2026

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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,

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.

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.

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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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