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April 2, 2026

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Lest we forget!

November 11 is just past and many of us either attended Remembrance Day services or if you were unable to attend, watched a ceremony on

Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

Friday morning we experienced winter like weather. We received a dusting of snow and strong winds last night. The temperature plunged to -25 celsius with

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

Happy birthday to the following people celebrating their birthdays this upcoming week: Scott Lemay, Shane Powell, Diane Lacourse, Dave Moore, Kyle Richardson, Ricky-Lee Allen, Elizabeth Barber, Maurice Lamarche, Marlene Pasch, Michael Wilson, Philip Elliott, Debbie Russett, Laird Murray, Gordon Palmer,

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Lest we forget!

November 11 is just past and many of us either attended Remembrance Day services or if you were unable to attend, watched a ceremony on television. If you watched any documentaries around Nov. 11 then the ugliness of war is

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Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

Friday morning we experienced winter like weather. We received a dusting of snow and strong winds last night. The temperature plunged to -25 celsius with the wind chill. A week ago Saturday evening, a surprise 75th birthday party was held

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Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

Last Thursday night, not only did we have a thunder and lightning storm but it was snowing to beat the band, all at the same time. It was very strange. I guess the Big Guy Upstairs doesn’t know what type

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Ladysmith Lillian Pasch 819-647-5304

Our sympathy to the family and friends of Ella Plouffe Dale who passed away last week at the age of 94 years. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. The hunting season is still on this week.

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