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March 19, 2026

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the McMunn family on the loss of Cathy this past week. Our thoughts and prayers to the Senack and Yerek families

Quyon: Jill Young

Congratulations to Lisa Crawford and Mike Gauthier, as they exchanged vows in an outdoor ceremony at their home in Norway Bay on Saturday. They were

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

On July 7, I went to my cousin Heather Boyd’s home up the Picanoc and helped her celebrate her 66 birthday along with many other

Waltham: Helen Perry

I sure hope that everyone survived last week’s heat wave. They are calling for warm temperatures again this week. On July 4, residents of Waltham

The Ferguson wrench

When the new Ferguson TEA-20 tractor arrived in the spring of 1950 it was an eventful day for a two-year- old farm kid. It came

The Way We Were

compiled by Bonnie Chevrier July 6, 1994 25 Years Ago Linemen rescue swimmers: Three local Hydro Quebec workers took part in a daring rescue of

Bug safety

by Shelley Heaphy The bugs this summer and spring have been absolutely horrific. With floods and a late summer I guess it’s to be expected.

Waltham Helen Perry

I hope everyone enjoyed some Canada Day festivities. Larry and I attended a surprise 70th birthday party for his cousin, Sheila Duff at Sheila and

Quyon Jill Young

I hope everyone enjoyed the Canada Day long weekend. The celebrations in Quyon on Sunday were wonderful. Hats off to the Quyon Canada Day Committee

Vinton Diane Boisvert

Our community was shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Michel Pepin, who passed away suddenly at home on June 27 at

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the McMunn family on the loss of Cathy this past week. Our thoughts and prayers to the Senack and Yerek families on the loss of Shirley on July 1. Our sympathies to the Alexander and Davis

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Quyon: Jill Young

Congratulations to Lisa Crawford and Mike Gauthier, as they exchanged vows in an outdoor ceremony at their home in Norway Bay on Saturday. They were surrounded by their children, family and friends as they began this new chapter in their

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

On July 7, I went to my cousin Heather Boyd’s home up the Picanoc and helped her celebrate her 66 birthday along with many other friends and family. It was so nice to see my cousin Cindy and her husband

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Waltham: Helen Perry

I sure hope that everyone survived last week’s heat wave. They are calling for warm temperatures again this week. On July 4, residents of Waltham and our neighbouring municipalities attended an important meeting at the R. A Centre in Campbell’s

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The Ferguson wrench

When the new Ferguson TEA-20 tractor arrived in the spring of 1950 it was an eventful day for a two-year- old farm kid. It came from the Ferguson dealer in Renfrew, Ont. on a one ton Dodge truck. They also

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The Way We Were

compiled by Bonnie Chevrier July 6, 1994 25 Years Ago Linemen rescue swimmers: Three local Hydro Quebec workers took part in a daring rescue of two people struggling in water July 4, but don’t call them heroes. “Don’t blow this

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Bug safety

by Shelley Heaphy The bugs this summer and spring have been absolutely horrific. With floods and a late summer I guess it’s to be expected. We’ve had to carry our bug spray with us like armour, everywhere we go. Not

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Waltham Helen Perry

I hope everyone enjoyed some Canada Day festivities. Larry and I attended a surprise 70th birthday party for his cousin, Sheila Duff at Sheila and Mike’s cottage. Family and friends gathered to help Sheila celebrate this special milestone birthday. It

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Quyon Jill Young

I hope everyone enjoyed the Canada Day long weekend. The celebrations in Quyon on Sunday were wonderful. Hats off to the Quyon Canada Day Committee for all their hard work in planning and preparing for this much loved event in

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Vinton Diane Boisvert

Our community was shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Michel Pepin, who passed away suddenly at home on June 27 at the age of 54. Mass will be held July 8 at Saint Elizabeth of Hungary

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