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March 11, 2026

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Slow changes to the pesticide bills

Farmers have been wondering about what’s the next new herbicide around the corner. After WWII, there were some new tools in the farmers toolbox to

An old farmer’s fall thoughts

As the nights get colder, the kids are back to school or far away at college. Everybody that is still with us has celebrated another

Unexpected changes

My little cat spends most of her day next door. My neighbour puts out water for their own two cats, so she has fresh water

Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Hailie and Alex Draper, as they welcomed their first child on Sept. 22. They had a baby girl named Lucia Grace, and she

Waltham – Helen Perry

Congratulations is extended to Janie Carroll of Chapeau who won this month’s Residence Meilleur 50/50 draw.  On Saturday, the Lumber Jack Day Festival was held

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Beaudoin family on the loss of Gabriel on Sept. 17, at the age of 85.  Our thoughts and prayers for

The backroom battle

Dad used to say, “Any day that you don’t learn something, is a lost day!” I’ve had many of those days too. As the health

Unexpected changes

I was asked to walk a dog for a friend and so I did. I had walked my own and knew what worked and what

Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Nicholas Renaud and Kelly Peterson on the arrival of their first baby, born on Sept. 10. They named her Evelynn Linda, and she

Waltham – Helen Perry

On Thursday evening, the Readers Choice  Awards took place at the Bryson’s Bistro du Bucheron in Fort Coulonge. Congratulations is extended to all the deserving

Slow changes to the pesticide bills

Farmers have been wondering about what’s the next new herbicide around the corner. After WWII, there were some new tools in the farmers toolbox to control the weeds and insects. They included 2,4,5-T (brush killer), 2,4-D and MCPA for broadleaf

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An old farmer’s fall thoughts

As the nights get colder, the kids are back to school or far away at college. Everybody that is still with us has celebrated another birthday this year and we reminisce about our old friends that left us this year

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Unexpected changes

My little cat spends most of her day next door. My neighbour puts out water for their own two cats, so she has fresh water and she gets treats from them as well so why not? I’m thankful for caring

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Hailie and Alex Draper, as they welcomed their first child on Sept. 22. They had a baby girl named Lucia Grace, and she is just as sweet as can be. Best wishes to Hailie and Alex as they

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Congratulations is extended to Janie Carroll of Chapeau who won this month’s Residence Meilleur 50/50 draw.  On Saturday, the Lumber Jack Day Festival was held at the Parc Chutes Coulonge Adventure Park in Mansfield. There were lumberjack demonstrations, wood carving,

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Beaudoin family on the loss of Gabriel on Sept. 17, at the age of 85.  Our thoughts and prayers for the Hogg and Newcommon families on the loss of Edith on Sept. 25, at the

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The backroom battle

Dad used to say, “Any day that you don’t learn something, is a lost day!” I’ve had many of those days too. As the health care industry became one of the largest industries in the world, we began to ask

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Unexpected changes

I was asked to walk a dog for a friend and so I did. I had walked my own and knew what worked and what didn’t. I tried speaking a command in a firm voice and that proved useless. She

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Nicholas Renaud and Kelly Peterson on the arrival of their first baby, born on Sept. 10. They named her Evelynn Linda, and she is just as sweet as can be. Wishing them all the best with their adorable

Read More »

Waltham – Helen Perry

On Thursday evening, the Readers Choice  Awards took place at the Bryson’s Bistro du Bucheron in Fort Coulonge. Congratulations is extended to all the deserving recepients.  On Saturday afternoon, the Pelletier family, and friends of Waltham, gathered at the Waltham

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