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December 17, 2025

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Waltham – Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Albert (Bert) Bechamp. He was the dear partner and caregiver of Kathy Lynn Gerundin. Bert worked

Quyon – Jillian Young

It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of my beloved aunt Mona MacKechnie last Thursday, Feb. 27. Aunt Mona was a

Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of John Grant, as he passed away on Feb. 18 at the age of 74. Our prayers are

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Billy T’s Pizza has closed permanently and it is sad because this has been a mainstay restaurant in our community for decades. There are still

Waltham – Helen Perry

Happy birthday is wished to our dear neighbour Megan Kelly-Rochon, and little PJ Romain who are celebrating birthdays on Feb. 27. Enjoy your special day.Warm

You don’t know

I decided to do a little touch-up on my kitchen cupboards this month. I’m pretty well stuck inside, my kitchen is small, so I thought

Attacks on democracy from within

This is not new. World Wars I and II are our most unforgettable and expensive, in both lives lost and money spent. After WWII, we

Neighbours

From the time our ancestors first set foot in North America, we have needed and depended upon our neighbours. The First Nations peoples always respected

Expressions

I just heard a person say, “It’s stinkin’ cold.” I knew exactly what they were feeling. I cannot say I enjoy the continuous cold, but

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

We have received a couple of huge storms, hope everyone is staying safe as you shovel out. A good Samaritan shovelled Mrs. Doreen Davis’s walkway

Waltham – Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Albert (Bert) Bechamp. He was the dear partner and caregiver of Kathy Lynn Gerundin. Bert worked in the education profession in Shawville and Campbell’s Bay Schools. He was a principal for

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Quyon – Jillian Young

It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of my beloved aunt Mona MacKechnie last Thursday, Feb. 27. Aunt Mona was a leader in this community for many years, working hard for her town as a member

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of John Grant, as he passed away on Feb. 18 at the age of 74. Our prayers are with his wife Heather, daughter Shannon and her family, and all of his loved ones

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Billy T’s Pizza has closed permanently and it is sad because this has been a mainstay restaurant in our community for decades. There are still angels in the form of human beings and I am very thankful for the gentleman

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Happy birthday is wished to our dear neighbour Megan Kelly-Rochon, and little PJ Romain who are celebrating birthdays on Feb. 27. Enjoy your special day.Warm birthday wishes are extended to Diane McKnight and Cynthia Belaire, who are celebrating their birthdays

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You don’t know

I decided to do a little touch-up on my kitchen cupboards this month. I’m pretty well stuck inside, my kitchen is small, so I thought it won’t be too hard. Really? Little did I know what it would entail. Lots

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Attacks on democracy from within

This is not new. World Wars I and II are our most unforgettable and expensive, in both lives lost and money spent. After WWII, we said “never forget” and “never again.” Like before, it snuck up on us like a

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Neighbours

From the time our ancestors first set foot in North America, we have needed and depended upon our neighbours. The First Nations peoples always respected “Mother Earth” who gave them clean water, all food, and they helped each other. The

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Expressions

I just heard a person say, “It’s stinkin’ cold.” I knew exactly what they were feeling. I cannot say I enjoy the continuous cold, but as I thought about it, I remembered that God wasn’t pleased when His people complained

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

We have received a couple of huge storms, hope everyone is staying safe as you shovel out. A good Samaritan shovelled Mrs. Doreen Davis’s walkway after the snowstorm over the weekend. She tried to catch up with the person but

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