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February 25, 2026

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The Way We Were

Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier Nov. 17, 1993 25 Years Ago Local merchants in purgatory: Three businesses in Shawville are waiting to see how Quebec’s new

Pretend play

by Shelley Heaphy One of the things I love most about children is their ability to pretend. They can become anything or anyone at the

Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

I would like to send happy birthday wishes to Edward Belanger, Tim Ferrigan, Allyson Belanger, Brenda Frost and Murray Ranger who all celebrate on Nov.

Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

My, what a difference in our weather from last week. This is definitely an early start to real winter weather. I am guessing that about

My beef was tough

I recently had the opportunity to have supper at one of Montreal’s best restaurants. Being raised a true farmer, I ordered roast beef. I always

The Way We Were Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier

Nov. 10, 1993 25 Years Ago High turnover on municipal councils: Pontiac has seven new mayors. Sunday’s municipal elections resulted in a significant turnover in

The Way We Were

Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier Nov. 17, 1993 25 Years Ago Local merchants in purgatory: Three businesses in Shawville are waiting to see how Quebec’s new sign law will affect them. Armac’s Corner Shop appeared in court in Campbell’s Bay but

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Pretend play

by Shelley Heaphy One of the things I love most about children is their ability to pretend. They can become anything or anyone at the drop of a hat. One minute your child is well, your child and the next

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Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

I would like to send happy birthday wishes to Edward Belanger, Tim Ferrigan, Allyson Belanger, Brenda Frost and Murray Ranger who all celebrate on Nov. 21. Happy birthday to Jessie Beauregard on Nov. 22, Patrick Pepin, John Morin, Kevin Sloan,

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Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

My, what a difference in our weather from last week. This is definitely an early start to real winter weather. I am guessing that about six inches of the white stuff was cleared from our driveway in the past few

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My beef was tough

I recently had the opportunity to have supper at one of Montreal’s best restaurants. Being raised a true farmer, I ordered roast beef. I always had a theory that good beef could be cut with a fork. Not only could

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The Way We Were Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier

Nov. 10, 1993 25 Years Ago High turnover on municipal councils: Pontiac has seven new mayors. Sunday’s municipal elections resulted in a significant turnover in municipal representation. Five sitting mayors had to defend their office at the polls; of these,

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Winter car safety By Shelley Heaphy

When I had my February born baby my biggest concern was how I would keep her warm running to and from errands. I searched for the warmest car seat products and spent way too much money on what I thought

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