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February 25, 2026

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Ladysmith Lillian Pasch 819-647-5304

The Lutheran Church held their annual memorial service and supper this past Sunday, Aug. 5. There was a large attendance and it was a very

Otter Lake card and dart results

Tuesday, July 31 card results were: 50/50 was won by Brian Graham Door prize: Roland Mayer Ladies 1st: Olivette Mason; 2nd: Gisele Beaudin Man 1st:

Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

I hope that everyone on the Ontario side had a safe and enjoyable long weekend. Despite the intense heat, it has been a great summer

Spiritual Growth By Esther Colpitts

Long ago, I heard an expression that went like this… ‘Why pray when you can worry?’ It hit home, because it is true. Worry doesn’t

Campfire safety by Shelley Heaphy

As a child, my family camped all summer long, and I remember loving it so very much. I have so many fond memories of swimming,

Ladysmith Lillian Pasch 819-647-5304

The Lutheran Church held their annual memorial service and supper this past Sunday, Aug. 5. There was a large attendance and it was a very nice service. Rev. Ted Heinze was the pastor and Roy Bretzlaff was the organist. The

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Otter Lake card and dart results

Tuesday, July 31 card results were: 50/50 was won by Brian Graham Door prize: Roland Mayer Ladies 1st: Olivette Mason; 2nd: Gisele Beaudin Man 1st: Brian Graham; 2nd: Edgar Dagenais Lunch by: Sharon Fleury Guest at cards were Fernande Beaudoin

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Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

I hope that everyone on the Ontario side had a safe and enjoyable long weekend. Despite the intense heat, it has been a great summer for swimming, boating, fishing golfing and other outdoor activities. Last week, we spent three days

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Spiritual Growth By Esther Colpitts

Long ago, I heard an expression that went like this… ‘Why pray when you can worry?’ It hit home, because it is true. Worry doesn’t solve anything. Worry is different than concern. Concern is normal, healthy caring. Worry, is rolling

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Get a second opinion by Chris Judd

In agriculture, as in many other jobs, every day we are faced with decisions that may be as simple as getting up at five or six a.m. Leaving for work early enough can allow you to have a leisurely coffee

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Campfire safety by Shelley Heaphy

As a child, my family camped all summer long, and I remember loving it so very much. I have so many fond memories of swimming, meeting new friends, running through trails, investigating new campgrounds and roasting marshmallows. I was the

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