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The way we were (Oct. 21)

Oct. 25,1995  25 Years Ago Pontiac looking at community internet: Pontiac could have its own community hook-up to the internet, thanks to a Canadian government

Science is not new

I have always been amazed at how birds can navigate their way south, thousands of miles for the winter and then come all the way

You are enough

SHELLEY HEAPHY What a refreshing thing to hear or read, “You’re enough.” This needs to be said to parents around you more often. Right now,

Shawville: Lysa Lacourse

Happy belated 90th birthday to Joseph (Jerry) Picard who celebrated on Oct. 8. A family gathering was held outside safely and a good time was

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Our belated sympathies to the following families on the passing of loved ones, our thoughts and prayers are with you. To the Gagnon and Chaput

Waltham: Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Fr. Tim Moyle and his family in the recent passing of his dear Aunt Ann Aubin Yeo.

Warning signs

The light that tells me my tires are low went on the other day. I thought about doing something and didn’t. How foolish. Tuesday a

Yes we are thankful

Every year we take some time to reminisce about happenings over the last year as we enjoy great food and drinks with family and friends.

Halloween — COVID edition

In our house, costumes are still being decided and Halloween is much anticipated. I have three kiddos who aren’t considering fall without Halloween. I, having

The way we were (Oct. 14)

Oct. 18, 1995 25 Years Ago Historical walking tour open: Shawville took a step into history Friday with the official opening of the town’s Historical

The way we were (Oct. 21)

Oct. 25,1995  25 Years Ago Pontiac looking at community internet: Pontiac could have its own community hook-up to the internet, thanks to a Canadian government program. Marc Corbeil, Secretary General of PontiAction told the mayors at Monday night’s MRC meeting

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Science is not new

I have always been amazed at how birds can navigate their way south, thousands of miles for the winter and then come all the way back to nest in the same tree or barn loft each year.  Astronomy has been

Read More »

You are enough

SHELLEY HEAPHY What a refreshing thing to hear or read, “You’re enough.” This needs to be said to parents around you more often. Right now, life is hard for everyone. Stress is coming at you everywhere you turn. We need

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Shawville: Lysa Lacourse

Happy belated 90th birthday to Joseph (Jerry) Picard who celebrated on Oct. 8. A family gathering was held outside safely and a good time was held by all.  Our deepest condolences to . . .

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Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Our belated sympathies to the following families on the passing of loved ones, our thoughts and prayers are with you. To the Gagnon and Chaput families on the passing of Thérèse Gagnon (Howard) of Chichester, Que. She passed away at

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Waltham: Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Fr. Tim Moyle and his family in the recent passing of his dear Aunt Ann Aubin Yeo. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with . . .

Read More »

Warning signs

The light that tells me my tires are low went on the other day. I thought about doing something and didn’t. How foolish. Tuesday a friend noticed my tire and told me that. . .

Read More »

Yes we are thankful

Every year we take some time to reminisce about happenings over the last year as we enjoy great food and drinks with family and friends. This year was very trying for all of us. With the sudden onset of the

Read More »

Halloween — COVID edition

In our house, costumes are still being decided and Halloween is much anticipated. I have three kiddos who aren’t considering fall without Halloween. I, having had to deliver so many disappointments over the last six months am dragging my feet

Read More »

The way we were (Oct. 14)

Oct. 18, 1995 25 Years Ago Historical walking tour open: Shawville took a step into history Friday with the official opening of the town’s Historical Walking Tour. Ten information plaques with archival photos have been constructed at sites of historical

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