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December 17, 2025

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Well, here we are in the first week of the December. This past Sunday was the first week of Advent. In the liturgical calendar, it

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

The Christmas tree lighting event this past Friday was again a success. Congratulations to the Shawville Lions Club for organizing a great Parade of Lights

Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Basil Belland, as he passed away on Nov. 25. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved

Just another day on the farm

“What do you do in the winter?” is a common question asked of farmers. Our non-farming friends notice that the hay is all in, the

Really letting go

I hired a person to clean the leaves out of my eavestroughs recently. It’s a pretty easy job and I’ve done it by myself all

Waltham – Helen Perry

Birthday wishes are extended to Melanie Cloutier who celebrated her birthday on Nov. 25. We hope that you enjoyed your special day Mel. Birthday wishes

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers are going out to the Hill family on the loss of Mark on Nov. 17, the Gagne and Forget families on

Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to Lee Robinson and her family, as her mother Irene Tapper passed away on Nov. 21 at the age of 102.

Waltham – Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Sarah Sadie Hayman (nee Ryan). She was the beloved wife of the late Philip Hayman. Sadie

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the McIsaac family on the loss of Jim on Oct. 15. He was the husband of Karen (nee Dunlop) and the

Waltham – Helen Perry

Well, here we are in the first week of the December. This past Sunday was the first week of Advent. In the liturgical calendar, it is the four weeks that we prepare for Christmas and the birth of Christ.This past

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

The Christmas tree lighting event this past Friday was again a success. Congratulations to the Shawville Lions Club for organizing a great Parade of Lights held this past Saturday. Thank you to all who participated. Our deepest condolences to the

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Basil Belland, as he passed away on Nov. 25. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones at this sad time. Our community is thinking of Glenna Campbell, as she lost

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Just another day on the farm

“What do you do in the winter?” is a common question asked of farmers. Our non-farming friends notice that the hay is all in, the grain fields are cleaned up, the corn silage is off, and most of the grain

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Really letting go

I hired a person to clean the leaves out of my eavestroughs recently. It’s a pretty easy job and I’ve done it by myself all along. It means going up and down a ladder, which is also simple, except, when

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Birthday wishes are extended to Melanie Cloutier who celebrated her birthday on Nov. 25. We hope that you enjoyed your special day Mel. Birthday wishes and love is wished to my sister Susan Pilon, of Casselman, Ont., who is celebrating

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers are going out to the Hill family on the loss of Mark on Nov. 17, the Gagne and Forget families on the loss of Nicole on Nov. 15, the Villeneuve family on the loss of Carmen

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to Lee Robinson and her family, as her mother Irene Tapper passed away on Nov. 21 at the age of 102. “Granny” was well known and loved by many in our community. Our hearts are with

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Waltham – Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Sarah Sadie Hayman (nee Ryan). She was the beloved wife of the late Philip Hayman. Sadie lived in Pembroke and was born and raised in St. Joseph. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the McIsaac family on the loss of Jim on Oct. 15. He was the husband of Karen (nee Dunlop) and the father of William and Robert (Courtney). Happy belated 60th birthday to Shannon Laferriere who celebrated

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