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December 17, 2025

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Quyon – Jill Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Mary Alexander Teevens, as she passed away on Mar. 12 at the age of 98. What a

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Happy 40th wedding anniversary to James and Dianne Bowie who celebrated this past weekend. Our deepest condolences to the Brennan and Moore families on the

Waltham – Helen Perry

Waltham is a small community, with a long history of its citizens working together to support their neighbours and celebrate feelings of caring. This is

Waltham – Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Ida Mae Turner, of Chichester. She was the dearly loved sister of Helen Pilon. Our heartfelt

Quyon – Jillian Young

This past Tuesday, the Quyon Lions Club served up a delicious pancake supper at the Legion in honour of Shrove Tuesday. The pancakes came with

Herding cats

Anyone watching the trade fiasco on TV lately concerning the “leader” of our southern neighbour would wonder what his knowledge of working with animals (humans

In like a lion

Sunday afternoon was lovely, so I pushed myself to take a walk. Part way, finding it too warm, I stuffed my mitts in my pocket.

Trade

Now what? Our closest, most-trusted neighbour, who Canada has depended on for everything that neighbours have trusted each other with since the War of 1812,

In like a lion

I heard a few people mention that March came in like a lion which means it will go out like a lamb. Mild weather is

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our condolences to the Knox family on the loss of Jack on Feb. 20, at the age of 72. He was the son of the

Quyon – Jill Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Mary Alexander Teevens, as she passed away on Mar. 12 at the age of 98. What a long and wonderful life, well lived. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Alexander and

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Happy 40th wedding anniversary to James and Dianne Bowie who celebrated this past weekend. Our deepest condolences to the Brennan and Moore families on the loss of Joyce on Mar. 11, at the age of 87. Joyce was the wife

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Waltham is a small community, with a long history of its citizens working together to support their neighbours and celebrate feelings of caring. This is also true of the Pontiac in general. Occasionally, an event or opportunity arises and shines

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Waltham – Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Ida Mae Turner, of Chichester. She was the dearly loved sister of Helen Pilon. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are extended to Helen, her siblings, family and friends at this

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Quyon – Jillian Young

This past Tuesday, the Quyon Lions Club served up a delicious pancake supper at the Legion in honour of Shrove Tuesday. The pancakes came with local maple syrup, ham, sausages, baked beans, and many salads to choose from. It was

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Herding cats

Anyone watching the trade fiasco on TV lately concerning the “leader” of our southern neighbour would wonder what his knowledge of working with animals (humans being at the top of the class) would be. Our farm has dealt with dozens

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In like a lion

Sunday afternoon was lovely, so I pushed myself to take a walk. Part way, finding it too warm, I stuffed my mitts in my pocket. My favourite mitts. I was almost home before I noticed one of them was missing.

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Trade

Now what? Our closest, most-trusted neighbour, who Canada has depended on for everything that neighbours have trusted each other with since the War of 1812, has suddenly been changed by a new leader to a very untrustworthy, unpredictable used-to-be friend.

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In like a lion

I heard a few people mention that March came in like a lion which means it will go out like a lamb. Mild weather is expected by the end of the month. Hearing that I felt a surge of hope.

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our condolences to the Knox family on the loss of Jack on Feb. 20, at the age of 72. He was the son of the late John and Dorinda and was the brother of the late Donnie. Our thoughts and

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