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February 25, 2026

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Sight, sound or smell?

When we think of our five senses, we think of sight, sound and smell first. We know someone who is blind or deaf. Most of

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

The Way We Were Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier

July 7, 1993 25 Years Ago Pontiac’s prospects looking good with 3,000 mining claims staked: The mining and prospecting future of Pontiac appears to be very bright. Officials from the provincial Ministry of Energy and Resources (MER) regional office in

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Sight, sound or smell?

When we think of our five senses, we think of sight, sound and smell first. We know someone who is blind or deaf. Most of us are fortunate enough to have all of our five senses but take them for

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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 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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