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November 5, 2025

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Quyon: Jill Young

The weather was just perfect this past Saturday for the Family Fun Day at Pine Lodge and the Moonlight Ski and Snowshoe hosted there by

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

The Shawville Winter Carnival takes place on Feb. 22 at the Shawville Arena. From 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. there will be a puppet show

Waltham: Helen Perry

On Saturday evening, the Waltham Volunteer Firefighters held their Annual Firefighter’s Appreciation Dinner. The dinner is in honour of the firefighters, the municipal council and

Quyon: Jill Young

Our community is thinking of the family of Keith Mohr, better known to many as Charlie Brown. He passed away on Feb. 4 at the

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

We have had some very heavy snowfalls and everything looks like a winter wonderland again. Beautiful but not . . .

Priorities

Sometimes we just have to take a few minutes to think about what is really important in life. February 8 was Food Freedom Day. There

The Way We Were

Feb. 15, 1995 25 Years Ago Shawville rally to win division in 20th National Midget Tournament: The Shawville Pontiacs were off to a great start.

Reading is all around you

This week’s article is filled with tips and tricks to help increase reading and literacy with your children. Even though you probably know a lot

Waltham: Helen Perry

On Saturday evening, family and friends gathered at the Waltham Town Hall to celebrate a 40th birthday party in honour of Robin and Dereck Rochon.

Museum visits

Museum visits With March break around the corner, I thought it a good idea to revisit some useful tips and hints about our not too

Quyon: Jill Young

The weather was just perfect this past Saturday for the Family Fun Day at Pine Lodge and the Moonlight Ski and Snowshoe hosted there by Ski Pontiac. I joined a group of friends on the . . .

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

The Shawville Winter Carnival takes place on Feb. 22 at the Shawville Arena. From 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. there will be a puppet show located upstairs in the Lions Hall. Activities from . . .

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Waltham: Helen Perry

On Saturday evening, the Waltham Volunteer Firefighters held their Annual Firefighter’s Appreciation Dinner. The dinner is in honour of the firefighters, the municipal council and . . .

Read More »

Quyon: Jill Young

Our community is thinking of the family of Keith Mohr, better known to many as Charlie Brown. He passed away on Feb. 4 at the age of 82. A celebration of life was held . . .

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Priorities

Sometimes we just have to take a few minutes to think about what is really important in life. February 8 was Food Freedom Day. There was very little celebrating or even an announcement on the box. For the few of

Read More »

The Way We Were

Feb. 15, 1995 25 Years Ago Shawville rally to win division in 20th National Midget Tournament: The Shawville Pontiacs were off to a great start. They took a two goal lead in the first . . .

Read More »

Reading is all around you

This week’s article is filled with tips and tricks to help increase reading and literacy with your children. Even though you probably know a lot of these tips and tricks, life gets busy and we . . .

Read More »

Waltham: Helen Perry

On Saturday evening, family and friends gathered at the Waltham Town Hall to celebrate a 40th birthday party in honour of Robin and Dereck Rochon. Everyone . . .

Read More »

Museum visits

Museum visits With March break around the corner, I thought it a good idea to revisit some useful tips and hints about our not too far away museums. For those of us staying . . .

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LOCAL EVENTS
08 Nov

Remembrance Day Spaghetti and Meatballs dinner and dance

November 8, 2025
5:00 pm - 11:45 pm

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.

Pontiac Historical Society AGM

Pontiac Historical Society AGM

November 12, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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.

SADC Community Event - Thorne

SADC Community Event - Thorne

November 13, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac!

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!

Thorne

Célébrons 40 ans d’impact local avec la SADC Pontiac !

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!

Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

November 14, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

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

Pontiacs vs. Arnprior Rivermen - November 14 (Minor Hockey Night)

Pontiacs vs. Arnprior Rivermen - November 14 (Minor Hockey Night)

November 14, 2025
7:45 pm - 10:00 pm

Where:  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. 

Ticket link: https://events.frontdoor.plus/event/1555

Pontiac Artisans Christmas Market

Pontiac Artisans Christmas Market

November 15, 2025
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Come shop local and support a great cause!

We’re bringing together a fantastic lineup of talented artisans from across the Pontiac—perfect for checking off your holiday shopping list. From handcrafted goods to festive treats, there’s something for everyone!

Support the school, support local artists, and get into the holiday spirit with us!

Tag your friends, share the event, and we’ll see you there!
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