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January 14, 2026

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Water Safety by Shelley Heaphy

The allure of water this time of year, and especially this year where we’ve been experiencing a long lasting heat wave, can be more than

Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

The Pembroke Diocese, fellow clergy and the laity were saddened to hear of the passing of Father Howard Chabott. He was a kind and talented

Remembering

My uncle from New Brunswick, my father’s youngest brother, came for a visit recently. It was such fun sharing memories, playing guitars together, singing and

Touch-a-Truck time by Shelley Heaphy

If there is anything my son is in love with it’s trucks. Big trucks, small trucks, tractors and construction vehicles – anytime he sees them

A finger on the scales by Chris Judd

A few decades ago most stores sold items: meat, cheese and even nails and steeples by weight. There was always a government approved scale on

Water Safety by Shelley Heaphy

The allure of water this time of year, and especially this year where we’ve been experiencing a long lasting heat wave, can be more than one can handle. Cooling off just feels so good. With little ones, the excitement of

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Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

The Pembroke Diocese, fellow clergy and the laity were saddened to hear of the passing of Father Howard Chabott. He was a kind and talented pastor. On occasion, Fr. Chabott would come and celebrate mass here in Waltham. Our thoughts

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Ladysmith Lillian Pasch 819-647-5304

Our sympathy to the family and friends of Edith Elliott who passed away last week. Edith will be sadly missed by all who knew her. This past Saturday, we had our first flea market sale. It was very well attended

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Remembering

My uncle from New Brunswick, my father’s youngest brother, came for a visit recently. It was such fun sharing memories, playing guitars together, singing and just getting reacquainted. When he left though, I felt an overwhelming sadness. I was homesick.

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The Way We Were Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier

June 30, 1993 25 Years Ago River watchdog group formed: While loons called in the distance and geese flew overhead, 30 activists sat on the deck overlooking the expanse of the Ottawa River at Pointe Davidson Yacht Club and wondered

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Touch-a-Truck time by Shelley Heaphy

If there is anything my son is in love with it’s trucks. Big trucks, small trucks, tractors and construction vehicles – anytime he sees them pass by he gets so excited. We’ve been known to pull over and watch a

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A finger on the scales by Chris Judd

A few decades ago most stores sold items: meat, cheese and even nails and steeples by weight. There was always a government approved scale on the counter beside the cash register. Usually a paper bag was placed on the scales

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