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Never letting go

ESTHER COLPITTS A friend was preparing minutes for a Zoom meeting and when she sent out the emails, one of the addresses was incorrect. Trying

The way we were (March 3)

Mar. 6,1996 25 Years Ago Underwater Waterway work underway: Working construction in sub-zero temperatures wouldn’t be ideal conditions for most. Divers from Les Scaphandriers du

March Break Science

SHELLEY HEAPHY for The Parents’ Voice This year the arrival of March break has me feeling relieved. I’m happy to have a break from worrying

Butter

Why is the butter harder? Last week, the harder butter subject hit the news. TV, radio and all over social media the subject of harder

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse (March 3)

Our deepest condolences to the Perkins family on the loss of Allan William at the Pembroke Regional Hospital on Feb. 20 at the age of

Quyon: Jill Young (March 3)

Our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Erwin Mohr as he passed away on Feb. 27. Erwin was a hard working farmer who

Vinton: Dian Boisvert (March 3)

Winter finally came over the last few weeks with all the snow and cooler weather. I see that the snowmobilers are finally having their day

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger (March 3)

Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers continue to be with Paul Chartrand and Lorraine Adam on the sudden passing of their son Robert. We have no

Waltham: Helen Perry (March 3)

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the Chartand, Adam and Romain families and friends in the tragic passing of Robert Philippe Chartrand of

The way we were (Feb. 24)

Feb. 28,1996 25 Years Ago PCH, CLSC, old-age homes to amalgamate: In an effort to save $2 million, five of Pontiac’s health service institutions will

Never letting go

ESTHER COLPITTS A friend was preparing minutes for a Zoom meeting and when she sent out the emails, one of the addresses was incorrect. Trying to fix that error became . . . .

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The way we were (March 3)

Mar. 6,1996 25 Years Ago Underwater Waterway work underway: Working construction in sub-zero temperatures wouldn’t be ideal conditions for most. Divers from Les Scaphandriers du nord of Chelsea were doing exactly that last week in Portage du Fort when they

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March Break Science

SHELLEY HEAPHY for The Parents’ Voice This year the arrival of March break has me feeling relieved. I’m happy to have a break from worrying about whether or not my kids have a COVID-19 symptom and whether or not they

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Butter

Why is the butter harder? Last week, the harder butter subject hit the news. TV, radio and all over social media the subject of harder butter was the hot topic for the day. Dairy farmers were accused of causing this

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse (March 3)

Our deepest condolences to the Perkins family on the loss of Allan William at the Pembroke Regional Hospital on Feb. 20 at the age of 91. He was the husband of the late June Graham. He was . . .

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Quyon: Jill Young (March 3)

Our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Erwin Mohr as he passed away on Feb. 27. Erwin was a hard working farmer who was well respected in our community. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his

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Vinton: Dian Boisvert (March 3)

Winter finally came over the last few weeks with all the snow and cooler weather. I see that the snowmobilers are finally having their day on the trail and are able to use their sleds. I would like to send

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Sheenboro: Doris Ranger (March 3)

Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers continue to be with Paul Chartrand and Lorraine Adam on the sudden passing of their son Robert. We have no words to express our sympathies. Belated birthday greetings go out to . . .

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Waltham: Helen Perry (March 3)

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the Chartand, Adam and Romain families and friends in the tragic passing of Robert Philippe Chartrand of Chapeau, Que. He was the beloved son of Lorraine (nee Adam) and Paul Chartrand. He

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The way we were (Feb. 24)

Feb. 28,1996 25 Years Ago PCH, CLSC, old-age homes to amalgamate: In an effort to save $2 million, five of Pontiac’s health service institutions will amalgamate. Last week, the separate boards of the Pontiac Community Hospital, CLSC, Manoir Sacre Coeur

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