Week six: Reality check
Every town had one: A place where you could get new shoes on your horse; a place where you could get broken things fixed that
Every town had one: A place where you could get new shoes on your horse; a place where you could get broken things fixed that
Our condolences to the Lafleur family on the loss of Rheal at the age of 71 on April 17, 2020. Rheal was the husband of
Last year at this time in Waltham, and indeed much of west Pontiac, we were dealing with the most destructive flood in living memory. The
Our community has had a very rough week. Already under the cloud of this worldwide pandemic, many in our villages are now grieving the loss
Our condolences and deepest sympathies to the Sullivan and Larivière families on the passing of Lisa Larivière daughter of the late Wilfrid Larivière and Laura
It happens every evening. My pup is curled up sleeping peacefully. It’s the last outing so I gently call his name. No response. “Time to
April 26, 1995 25 Years Ago Former mayor honoured: Former Bristol Mayor Alex Murray was honoured by the current mayor, Jack Graham, in observance of
In the evening of the twentieth of April, as I watched the evening news, I listened to a professor from an eastern U.S. university announce
Right now, my kids are very grateful to have each other. I’m also going to chime in and say I’m thankful they have each other
As the physical distancing and stay-at-home measures continue during this pandemic, it his heartening to see community members coming together to provide distraction, entertainment and
Every town had one: A place where you could get new shoes on your horse; a place where you could get broken things fixed that were obsolete; a part wouldn’t come until it was too late or maybe you couldn’t
Our condolences to the Lafleur family on the loss of Rheal at the age of 71 on April 17, 2020. Rheal was the husband of Donna. Rheal was the father of Adèle (Randy) and Patrick (Melisa). He was the grandfather
Last year at this time in Waltham, and indeed much of west Pontiac, we were dealing with the most destructive flood in living memory. The Ottawa River actually peaked and seemed to be receding, then in May it surged with
Our community has had a very rough week. Already under the cloud of this worldwide pandemic, many in our villages are now grieving the loss of loved ones as well. It is so difficult to deal with at a time
Our condolences and deepest sympathies to the Sullivan and Larivière families on the passing of Lisa Larivière daughter of the late Wilfrid Larivière and Laura Landry of Chapeau, Que. Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to Joyce and Brady
It happens every evening. My pup is curled up sleeping peacefully. It’s the last outing so I gently call his name. No response. “Time to go out,” I say. His eyes open and close again. “Dudley!” Again, no response. I
April 26, 1995 25 Years Ago Former mayor honoured: Former Bristol Mayor Alex Murray was honoured by the current mayor, Jack Graham, in observance of National Citizenship Week. Murray served ten years as councillor and ten years as mayor beginning
In the evening of the twentieth of April, as I watched the evening news, I listened to a professor from an eastern U.S. university announce that herd immunity was the only way to successfully attack the COVID-19 virus. Herd immunity
Right now, my kids are very grateful to have each other. I’m also going to chime in and say I’m thankful they have each other as well. I always am. But right now especially so, after a full day together
As the physical distancing and stay-at-home measures continue during this pandemic, it his heartening to see community members coming together to provide distraction, entertainment and much needed care during this unprecedented time. In the early days, when schools first closed,

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
DĂ®ner et danse : 18 h – 12 h (les portes ouvrent Ă 17 h)
Musique de Danny Sylvester
Barre de caisse
Billets 20 $ – vendus Ă l’avance
Billets 10 $ après 7h30 pour la danse
Profitez d’un dĂ©licieux dĂ®ner de spaghettis et de boulettes de viande servi avec du pain Ă 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 Ă l’Ă©vĂ©nement.
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 dĂ©couvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratĂ©gies et opportunitĂ©s d’affaires, et rencontrer notre Ă©quipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriĂ©taire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet Ă©vĂ©nement est ouvert Ă 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
Where: Â Shawville Arena, 215 rue Lang
When: 7:45 p.m. (Warmup at 7:15 p.m.)
Regular Season Home Game #4 – Pontiacs vs. Arnprior Rivermen – Minor Hockey Night. Warmup at 7:15 p.m.Â
Ticket link:Â https://events.frontdoor.plus/event/1555
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