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October 29, 2025

Outstanding in His Field

The consumer is number one

For years, farmers have known that providing consumers with the food that they want is the main focus of their future. 75 years ago, grandpa

Too much pig feed, not enough grass

Sometimes we need a painful reminder. Yesterday was one of those days. Seventeen years ago, I experienced a stroke and thanks to our local medical

So much, so little

How could man know how to get to the moon and still not know what’s in the air that he breathes, the water that he

A duel in Clarendon

Pontiac County has been not only a beautiful, historic county nestled between the Ottawa River and the Canadian shield, but a true melting pot of

The most desirable

During the last two years, since the COVID-19 virus locked down the world, many of us have not been driving around unnecessarily. Our Pontiac County

Moving stuff

Efficiency and forward planning — Time has taught us to plan ahead so there will be less surprises and stress in our lives. Less stress

Canadian farmers can still plant

After a couple weeks of attacks on Ukraine by Russian forces, much of Ukraine has now been destroyed. Millions have fled their country for fear

Dimetro

I, like many of you, watched the disheartening news about the ever growing deplorable state of the people of Ukraine, as the leader of Russia

Food Freedom Day 2022

Every year, Food Freedom Day is calculated by taking Canadians’ total expenditure spent on food and non-alcoholic beverages and dividing it by the total Canadian

What really happened?

The second week of February news was mainly about the Olympics, a slow reduction in the COVID virus, Russian troops surrounding the borders of the

The consumer is number one

For years, farmers have known that providing consumers with the food that they want is the main focus of their future. 75 years ago, grandpa didn’t have to worry about the processors, truckers, retailers, etc. As one of the two

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Too much pig feed, not enough grass

Sometimes we need a painful reminder. Yesterday was one of those days. Seventeen years ago, I experienced a stroke and thanks to our local medical staff and a great doctor I still enjoy life, but my right side is more

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So much, so little

How could man know how to get to the moon and still not know what’s in the air that he breathes, the water that he drinks, or the food that he eats? We’ve came along way from when grandpa drove

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A duel in Clarendon

Pontiac County has been not only a beautiful, historic county nestled between the Ottawa River and the Canadian shield, but a true melting pot of ambitious, hard working settlers from the world over. Many of us can trace our ancestral

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The most desirable

During the last two years, since the COVID-19 virus locked down the world, many of us have not been driving around unnecessarily. Our Pontiac County warden has been noticing more growth in housing in our county than we have noticed

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Moving stuff

Efficiency and forward planning — Time has taught us to plan ahead so there will be less surprises and stress in our lives. Less stress means being a lot happier with life, both at work and at home. Someone who

Read More »

Canadian farmers can still plant

After a couple weeks of attacks on Ukraine by Russian forces, much of Ukraine has now been destroyed. Millions have fled their country for fear of death. Their homes have been destroyed and their families have been separated as older

Read More »

Dimetro

I, like many of you, watched the disheartening news about the ever growing deplorable state of the people of Ukraine, as the leader of Russia puts increasing pressure on Ukraine to rejoin with Russia after the Soviet Union breakup 1988-1991.

Read More »

Food Freedom Day 2022

Every year, Food Freedom Day is calculated by taking Canadians’ total expenditure spent on food and non-alcoholic beverages and dividing it by the total Canadian household disposable income to create a per centage of the year by day. This year,

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What really happened?

The second week of February news was mainly about the Olympics, a slow reduction in the COVID virus, Russian troops surrounding the borders of the Ukraine and the so-called Freedom Convoy slowing down trade between Canada and the United States.

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LOCAL EVENTS
Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

October 31, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Every Friday – Hooley in the Hall. Live music 7 – 9:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall, 530 Main, Shawville. Free. Dance if you’d like

Holiday Farm Hop

Holiday Farm Hop

November 1, 2025 - November 2, 2025
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Come join us for the next Farm Hop which will be on November 1st and 2nd, 2025 from 10am to 3pm in the Chemin Cregheur area of Luskville, Quebec. This is a FREE event.

The Farm Hop was born out of a desire to share our farms and sustainable practices with our local community. The first of its kind in the area, we are hoping it will be embraced and loved for providing original, quality handmade wares and art, and further peoples knowledge on wellness and sustainability. I hope you can make it out support your local community!

Five farms and a vineyard will be participating and each farm has animals to see and will have their wares on offer as well as hosting other artisans (The artisans will be posted under each host). There are also Gatineau Park trails along Cregheur for some great hiking.

More info can be found at www.luskville.farm-hop.com.
NOTE: Please do not bring your dog(s) onto any of the farm properties.
SADC Community Event - Portage-du-Fort

SADC Community Event - Portage-du-Fort

November 6, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac!

We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.

Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!

Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!

Célébrons 40 ans d’impact local avec la SADC Pontiac !

Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.

Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !

Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!

Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

November 7, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Every Friday – Hooley in the Hall. Live music 7 – 9:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall, 530 Main, Shawville. Free. Dance if you’d like

08 Nov

Remembrance Day Spaghetti and Meatballs dinner and dance

November 8, 2025
5:00 pm - 11:45 pm

Get your tickets!

Remembrance Day Spaghetti and meat ball Dinner & Dance – music by Danny Sylvester

Join us as we come together to honour those who have served and continue to serve for our freedom.

Friday, November 8th, 2025
TCRA, Ladysmith
Dinner & Dance: 6 PM – 12 AM (Doors open at 5 PM)
Music by Danny Sylvester
Cash bar
Tickets $20 – sold in advance
$10 after 7:30 for the dance

Enjoy a delicious spaghetti and meat ball dinner served with Caeser salad and garlic bread, followed by music, and dancing as we gather in remembrance and gratitude.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to our local Legion.

We would love to display photos of your loved ones who have served — please send them in or bring them with you to the event.

Hosted by the Ladysmith Recreation Committee.

Let’s share a meal, some memories, and our appreciation together.

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Dîner et danse des spaghettis et des boulettes de viande du jour du Souvenir

Rejoignez-nous alors que nous nous réunissons pour honorer ceux qui ont servi et continuent de servir pour notre liberté.

Samedi le 8 Novembre
TCRA, Ladysmith
Dîner et danse : 18 h – 12 h (les portes ouvrent à 17 h)
Musique de Danny Sylvester
Barre de caisse
Billets 20 $ – vendus à l’avance
Billets 10 $ après 7h30 pour la danse

Profitez d’un délicieux dîner de spaghettis et de boulettes de viande servi avec du pain à l’ail, de la musique et de la danse alors que nous nous rassemblons en souvenir et en gratitude.

Une partie des recettes sera reversée à notre Légion locale.

Nous aimerions afficher des photos de vos proches qui ont servi – veuillez les envoyer ou les apporter avec vous à l’événement.

Hébergé par l’association Recreative Ladysmith

Partageons un repas, quelques souvenirs et notre appréciation ensemble.

Pontiac Historical Society AGM

Pontiac Historical Society AGM

November 12, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Pontiac Historical Society will hold its Annual General Meeting at the Pontiac Archives, 358 Main Street, Shawville, Quebec, on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, at 7:00 p.m.  All are welcome.  Phone 819-647-3538 for information.

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