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May 21, 2026

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Too many friends

I have been a farmer all my working life. I graduated from one of Canada’s most respected agricultural colleges and grew up to accept all

An anchor

I brought my pup to the park this fall. He played fetch and then sat on his haunches mouthing his favourite ball for the longest

Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Gary Biggs, of Pembroke, Ont. He was the beloved husband of Iris. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts

Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

On Nov. 2, Annette Lafond thrilled the audience at the RA Centre in Campbell’s Bay with her performance as country singer Shania Twain. Her husband

Thanks to you

When mad cow disease was discovered 16 years ago in England it was only a year later that an animal was found in western Canada

Too many friends

I have been a farmer all my working life. I graduated from one of Canada’s most respected agricultural colleges and grew up to accept all technical information printed or disclosed by top scientists and agricultural colleges in the world. As

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An anchor

I brought my pup to the park this fall. He played fetch and then sat on his haunches mouthing his favourite ball for the longest time. His tail moved back and forth contentedly. I thought, ‘Now that is happiness!’ Happiness

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Shawville LYSE LACOURSE 819-647-5932 lyse380@gmail.com

Happy birthday to the following people celebrating this week: Bonnie Stafford, Darlene Crawford, Peggy Cruickshank, Ralph Lang, Brent Carson, Dorothy Cowley, Hayley Campbell, Holly Campbell, Kellie Keon, Joan Gray, Bonney Harris, Debbie Telford, Fred Deering and Lois Callaghan. Couples celebrating

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Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Gary Biggs, of Pembroke, Ont. He was the beloved husband of Iris. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with his children, grandchildren, family and friends at this sad time. The

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Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

On Nov. 2, Annette Lafond thrilled the audience at the RA Centre in Campbell’s Bay with her performance as country singer Shania Twain. Her husband plays bass and sings with her. They happened to be celebrating their 33rd wedding anniversary

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The Way We Were Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier

Oct. 27, 1993 25 Years Ago Liberal sweep takes Pontiac-Gatineau-Labelle: A smile lit up Robert Bertrand’s face Monday night when the candidate was told he was the first Liberal MP in Quebec declared by the CBC to have been elected.

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Thanks to you

When mad cow disease was discovered 16 years ago in England it was only a year later that an animal was found in western Canada with the same disease. You, the Canadian consumer, never stopped buying and eating Canadian beef.

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