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January 14, 2026

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The way we were

Aug. 23, 1995 25 Years Ago Campbell Threshing Bee unique in all of Canada: Chaff flew on the breeze and the blast of steam whistles

You do you

SHELLEY HEAPHY A few things have been constant in my life during this parenting journey that I happily embarked on nine years ago. Some of

Quyon: Jill Young

Congratulations to Jovan Provost and Amanda Cox who were married in a small, intimate outdoor ceremony at . . .

Waltham: Helen Perry

Happy 50th wedding anniversary is wished to Linda and Wayne Venne who . . .

The way we were

Aug. 16, 1995 25 Years Ago Three times the turnout for second Rivers Festival: Organizers estimate the second annual Pontiac Rivers Festival attracted three times

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the Tallon and Ranger families on the passing of Michael John Tallon (M.J.) of Chichester, Que. He

Quyon: Jill Young

The past few weeks have finally seen a little bit of community activity resume as the province is gradually loosening COVID-19 restrictions, allowing for .

The way we were

Aug. 23, 1995 25 Years Ago Campbell Threshing Bee unique in all of Canada: Chaff flew on the breeze and the blast of steam whistles sliced through in the clear air Saturday morning. At Eric Campbell’s farm on the Bristol-Clarendon

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You do you

SHELLEY HEAPHY A few things have been constant in my life during this parenting journey that I happily embarked on nine years ago. Some of those constants include sleepless nights, laundry, growing kiddos and by far the worst one, the

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Week twenty – short-sighted economics

An old saying, “When someone throws you a lemon, make lemonade,” still holds true. I had planned all week to relax on Sunday, sitting in the park, where in this time when COVID-19 is still a threat and social distancing

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The way we were

Aug. 16, 1995 25 Years Ago Three times the turnout for second Rivers Festival: Organizers estimate the second annual Pontiac Rivers Festival attracted three times the participation of last year’s event. The two-day festival is sponsored by The Friends of

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Tips for surviving strong-willed children

I have been living with and often struggling with my strong-willed daughter for seven years now. We bump heads – often. Some days I want to pull my hair out from all the negotiating and explaining that I am forced

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the Tallon and Ranger families on the passing of Michael John Tallon (M.J.) of Chichester, Que. He passed away at the Manoir de Sacré-Coeur in Mansfield, Que. on Aug. 3 at the

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Quyon: Jill Young

The past few weeks have finally seen a little bit of community activity resume as the province is gradually loosening COVID-19 restrictions, allowing for . . .

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