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January 14, 2026

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Doctor visits

It seems the first few years of a child’s life are full of visits to the doctor, whether it be a check up, vaccinations or

Quyon: Jill Young

I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. We had a delicious family . . .

Waltham: Helen Perry

This past week, Fort Coulonge was shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden, tragic passing of . . .

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Congratulations to the Oktoberfest Ladysmith organizing committee, volunteers and participants for again making this another unqualified success. Happy birthday to the following people celebrating this

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

October is always the month to make pumpkin pies and apple pies which I have for sale. So if any of you . . .

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Our condolences to the Ranger and Tallon families on the passing on Sept. 22 of their sister/step-sister . . .

Quyon: Jill Young

Congratulations to Meghan (Foran) and Blake Howarth on the arrival of their first child. They welcomed a baby boy named . . .

The Way We Were

Oct. 12, 1994 25 Years AgoRising fur prices will eliminate beaver problem, experts predict: It may be a Canadian symbol but in the Pontiac, the

Time management on the farm

Mom died many years ago but I’ll never forget her saying, “If you don’t set it down in the wrong place, you never have to

Doctor visits

It seems the first few years of a child’s life are full of visits to the doctor, whether it be a check up, vaccinations or an . . .

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Congratulations to the Oktoberfest Ladysmith organizing committee, volunteers and participants for again making this another unqualified success. Happy birthday to the following people celebrating this week: Allison Corrigan, Linda Rooney, Brent Sheppard, Kim Murray, Brock Plouffe, Erin Barber, Jennifer Hannaberry,

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Quyon: Jill Young

Congratulations to Meghan (Foran) and Blake Howarth on the arrival of their first child. They welcomed a baby boy named . . .

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The Way We Were

Oct. 12, 1994 25 Years AgoRising fur prices will eliminate beaver problem, experts predict: It may be a Canadian symbol but in the Pontiac, the beaver is a nuisance, a costly nuisance. Thousands of dollars worth of damage has been

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Time management on the farm

Mom died many years ago but I’ll never forget her saying, “If you don’t set it down in the wrong place, you never have to waste time picking it up.” Imagine the . . .

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