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April 9, 2026

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Misunderstandings

Talking is easy right? Well in a sense yes. We use our words and express a thought or an idea. But in reality, the problem

Quyon notes

I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Easter weekend, sharing time with family and indulging in yummy Easter dinners and extra treats. My family celebrated on

Waltham notes

I sure hope that everyone had a wonderful Easter with their family and friends. Jodi, Mike and family were here on Sunday. We enjoyed a

Shawville notes

Our deepest condolences to the Murdock family on the loss of Thomas on Mar. 15, at the age of 80.   Our sympathies to the

The rest of the story

When I was in college many, many years ago, Sometimes cows get sick too. Fifty years ago, our veterinarian told me that 90 per cent

Continuous education

When I was in college many, many years ago, our agricultural outreach teacher instilled in us the understanding that your education never stops. My dad

Accepting the change

Most of my life I have been actively working in what I would call the Lord’s work. Sunday school, extracurricular activities in the evening, trips

Quyon notes

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Ken Claude, as he passed away on Mar. 22. He was a beloved member of our community,

Waltham notes

On Sunday morning, we enjoyed a tasty brunch at Magnum Outfitters Restaurant. We celebrated three 80th birthdays, Margaret Pilon, Jean Pilon and Leo Lafremiere.  Everyone

Shawville notes

Holy Week started this past Sunday, Palm Sunday, and will conclude next Monday, Apr. 6, Easter Monday.  Christianity celebrates Holy Thursday, traditionally the Last Supper

Misunderstandings

Talking is easy right? Well in a sense yes. We use our words and express a thought or an idea. But in reality, the problem begins right there. Our perception of what is being said is coloured by what we’ve

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Quyon notes

I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Easter weekend, sharing time with family and indulging in yummy Easter dinners and extra treats. My family celebrated on Sunday, starting with an uplifting, joyous church service at Quyon United Church, led by Rev.

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Waltham notes

I sure hope that everyone had a wonderful Easter with their family and friends. Jodi, Mike and family were here on Sunday. We enjoyed a tasty brunch and spent a lovely afternoon at Rhonda and Mark’s. We had an Easter

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Shawville notes

Our deepest condolences to the Murdock family on the loss of Thomas on Mar. 15, at the age of 80.   Our sympathies to the Bastien family on the loss of Lionel on Mar. 28, at the age of 81.

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The rest of the story

When I was in college many, many years ago, Sometimes cows get sick too. Fifty years ago, our veterinarian told me that 90 per cent of animal sickness was because of their diet. A few years after that, a medical

Read More »

Continuous education

When I was in college many, many years ago, our agricultural outreach teacher instilled in us the understanding that your education never stops. My dad died with his third heart attack when he was only 59 and I was 19,

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Accepting the change

Most of my life I have been actively working in what I would call the Lord’s work. Sunday school, extracurricular activities in the evening, trips to weekend retreats, etc. But, I’m beginning to find I can’t do what I used

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Quyon notes

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Ken Claude, as he passed away on Mar. 22. He was a beloved member of our community, and he will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ken’s loved ones

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Waltham notes

On Sunday morning, we enjoyed a tasty brunch at Magnum Outfitters Restaurant. We celebrated three 80th birthdays, Margaret Pilon, Jean Pilon and Leo Lafremiere.  Everyone extended their love and best wishes to them and a lovely birthday cake was served. 

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Shawville notes

Holy Week started this past Sunday, Palm Sunday, and will conclude next Monday, Apr. 6, Easter Monday.  Christianity celebrates Holy Thursday, traditionally the Last Supper known as the Passover (Seder), followed by Good Friday Jesus’s death on the cross, Holy

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