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March 19, 2026

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Columns

Quyon: Jill Young

As I write this column I am looking out the window at the first big snowfall of the season. It is so beautiful. As many

Waltham: Helen Perry

While out walking the other day, I noticed a few residents were getting into the Christmas spirit and putting up their outdoor decorations. A few

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

On Nov. 23 we had received our first significant snowfall and we got about six inches I’d say. I wonder how long this will stay

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Belated condolences to Sharon and the Rose family on the passing of John Rose of Pembroke, Ont. John loved his customers at Moncions Store where

Winter car seat safety

When I had my winter baby, she was born in February, my biggest concern was how I would keep her warm running to and from

The way we were (Nov.18)

Nov. 22,1995 25 Years Ago More deer and bear, fewer moose this year: Nine hundred and seventy six deer were killed in the hunt in

Caution flags

We regularly see caution flags or those bright orange cones along the roads that we travel. We have also bounced through a deep pothole or

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

The Shawville Remembrance Day Ceremony was extremely well done in pandemic circumstances. The fly by executed by the military was awesome. The Municipality of Shawville

Quyon: Jill Young

Congratulations to Jovan and Amanda Provost, as they welcomed a baby boy on Nov. 11. They named him Louie Claude, and he is a little

Waltham: Helen Perry

On Sunday evening, most of the Pontiac and surrounding areas experienced strong, gusty winds which resulted in power outages. Some areas were still out on

Quyon: Jill Young

As I write this column I am looking out the window at the first big snowfall of the season. It is so beautiful. As many of you know, I am a snow lover, so this makes my heart happy. I

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Waltham: Helen Perry

While out walking the other day, I noticed a few residents were getting into the Christmas spirit and putting up their outdoor decorations. A few hunters here in Waltham were lucky to get a deer, congratulations to all.  On Saturday,

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

On Nov. 23 we had received our first significant snowfall and we got about six inches I’d say. I wonder how long this will stay before winter actually starts? This weekend, Sharon Crawford came and spent the weekend with me

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Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Belated condolences to Sharon and the Rose family on the passing of John Rose of Pembroke, Ont. John loved his customers at Moncions Store where he worked for many years and they loved him. Belated birthday greetings go out to

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Winter car seat safety

When I had my winter baby, she was born in February, my biggest concern was how I would keep her warm running to and from errands. I searched for the warmest car seat products and spent way too much money

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The way we were (Nov.18)

Nov. 22,1995 25 Years Ago More deer and bear, fewer moose this year: Nine hundred and seventy six deer were killed in the hunt in Zone 10 this year, compared to 663 last year. This figure includes 822 bucks, 119

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Caution flags

We regularly see caution flags or those bright orange cones along the roads that we travel. We have also bounced through a deep pothole or deep cut-out in the pavement where work is only partly done but the paving gang

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

The Shawville Remembrance Day Ceremony was extremely well done in pandemic circumstances. The fly by executed by the military was awesome. The Municipality of Shawville requires that residents boil the water for at least a minute prior to consumption. The

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Quyon: Jill Young

Congratulations to Jovan and Amanda Provost, as they welcomed a baby boy on Nov. 11. They named him Louie Claude, and he is a little brother for Nora. Wishing the whole family all the best with their sweet little bundle.

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Waltham: Helen Perry

On Sunday evening, most of the Pontiac and surrounding areas experienced strong, gusty winds which resulted in power outages. Some areas were still out on . . .

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