Birth order — The middle child
By Shelley Heaphy for The Parents’ Voice Let me start by saying that birth order is a real thing. Growing up number three of four
By Shelley Heaphy for The Parents’ Voice Let me start by saying that birth order is a real thing. Growing up number three of four
Dec. 6,1995 25 Years Ago Santa sighted in Campbell’s Bay: The chilly wind made the cheeks of the children along the Main Street of Campbell’s
A neighbour had a rude awakening the other morning. She opened her eyes to see an intruder in her house. Thankfully she was not hurt,
Everyone is important. When the clocks changed back an hour to standard time, the farmers were the first to be reminded by their animals that
Our deepest condolences to the Craven and Mee families on the loss of Bertha on Nov. 27 in her 104th year. Bertha was the wife
I’m sad to see that Sloan’s Grocery is closed. It was such a convenient stop to pick up drinks, tickets, food and all kinds of
Last Friday, the team at Mountainview Turf gathered for an outdoor, socially-distanced little Christmas celebration to mark yet another great season. During the gathering, presentations
The Waltham Recreation Association is having a Waltham Christmas Decorating Contest. Since COVID-19 has forced us to stay within our municipalities as much as possible,
Our condolences go out to Nora Smith of Nichabau, Que. on the passing of her sister Joan Mielke (nee Conway). Congratulations to Art Fleming of
SHELLEY HEAPHY for The Parents’ Voice This past weekend blanketed our ground with beautiful, sparkling snow. I am just like my kids, when the first
By Shelley Heaphy for The Parents’ Voice Let me start by saying that birth order is a real thing. Growing up number three of four girls I swore up and down that I (and #2) was a middle child and
Dec. 6,1995 25 Years Ago Santa sighted in Campbell’s Bay: The chilly wind made the cheeks of the children along the Main Street of Campbell’s Bay as red as Santa’s but they loved it. Campbell’s Bay opened the Christmas season
A neighbour had a rude awakening the other morning. She opened her eyes to see an intruder in her house. Thankfully she was not hurt, but the emotions that follow such an event are a lot to deal with. And
Everyone is important. When the clocks changed back an hour to standard time, the farmers were the first to be reminded by their animals that they were an hour late bringing feed, starting the milking and all other farm chores
Our deepest condolences to the Craven and Mee families on the loss of Bertha on Nov. 27 in her 104th year. Bertha was the wife of the late Russell. She was the mother of Lois (Dale) Lyons and Erma (Winston)
I’m sad to see that Sloan’s Grocery is closed. It was such a convenient stop to pick up drinks, tickets, food and all kinds of little incidentals. People are really going to miss this store. A new butcher shop has
Last Friday, the team at Mountainview Turf gathered for an outdoor, socially-distanced little Christmas celebration to mark yet another great season. During the gathering, presentations were made to honour Francois Miljour’s 20 years of service and 35 years for Wayne
The Waltham Recreation Association is having a Waltham Christmas Decorating Contest. Since COVID-19 has forced us to stay within our municipalities as much as possible, let us boost Waltham’s holiday spirit and light up the town. There are some wonderful
Our condolences go out to Nora Smith of Nichabau, Que. on the passing of her sister Joan Mielke (nee Conway). Congratulations to Art Fleming of Chapeau, Que. who celebrated his 91st birthday. Birthday greetings and best wishes go out to
SHELLEY HEAPHY for The Parents’ Voice This past weekend blanketed our ground with beautiful, sparkling snow. I am just like my kids, when the first flakes begin to fall I get super excited and all warm and fuzzy inside. I
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
Where: Shawville Arena, 215 rue Lang
When: 7:45 p.m. (Warmup at 7:15 p.m.)
Regular Season Home Game #3 – Pontiacs vs. South Grenville Rangers. Warmup at 7:15 p.m.
Ticket link: https://events.frontdoor.plus/event/1554

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.
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.
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!

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!
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
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