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March 19, 2026

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Waltham: Helen Perry

We were deeply saddened by the passing of Aunt Mary (nee Hynes), Spence. She was the beloved wife of . . .

The Way We Were

Oct. 19, 1994 25 Years Ago Pontiac just might glitter yet: Results obtained from further geological investigations into diamond exploration may produce a sparkling future

Thankful

Every year we get several long weekends to break up the year and give you that extra day or two to take a little .

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. 19, 1994 25 Years Ago Pontiac just might glitter yet: Results obtained from further geological investigations into diamond exploration may produce a sparkling future for Pontiac. Pontiac is located on the Canadian Shield which was . . .

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Thankful

Every year we get several long weekends to break up the year and give you that extra day or two to take a little . . .

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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 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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