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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

Deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Evelyn Baird nee Tubman who passed away Feb. 20 at the age of 73. She was the

Quyon: Jill Young

This past weekend was just perfect for outdoor winter fun. The weather was beautiful, with bright sunshine and warmer temperatures. The frozen bays of the

Waltham: Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Romeo Chaput of Pembroke, Ont. He was the beloved husband of Laura. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts

The Way We Were

Feb. 22, 1995 25 Years Ago Power system being readied for takeover by Hydro Quebec: Nearly 2,000 residents of upper Pontiac are getting a new

When old farmers chat

A course as important as any I took in college was just listening to old farmers chat. Long before the days of the internet and

Screen time

Anyone born into this world will grow up very familiar with screens in all sizes and shapes. They will most likely be holding one from

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Get well wishes go out to Tommy Marcotte who spent some time at the Montreal Hospital after a snowmobile accident near Temiscaming. He returned home

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

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

Deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Evelyn Baird nee Tubman who passed away Feb. 20 at the age of 73. She was the wife of the late Raymond Baird and the . . .

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Quyon: Jill Young

This past weekend was just perfect for outdoor winter fun. The weather was beautiful, with bright sunshine and warmer temperatures. The frozen bays of the Ottawa River near . . .

Read More »

Waltham: Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Romeo Chaput of Pembroke, Ont. He was the beloved husband of Laura. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts . . .

Read More »

The Way We Were

Feb. 22, 1995 25 Years Ago Power system being readied for takeover by Hydro Quebec: Nearly 2,000 residents of upper Pontiac are getting a new power network as Hydro Pontiac moves forward in many areas of operation. By the end

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When old farmers chat

A course as important as any I took in college was just listening to old farmers chat. Long before the days of the internet and TV when it seemed like all that was on that old box radio, with the

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Screen time

Anyone born into this world will grow up very familiar with screens in all sizes and shapes. They will most likely be holding one from infancy and will become very aware of all its functions amazingly quickly. They will not

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Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Get well wishes go out to Tommy Marcotte who spent some time at the Montreal Hospital after a snowmobile accident near Temiscaming. He returned home on Sunday. Belated birthday wishes go . . .

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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 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 »

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