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February 18, 2026

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Congratulations to the Oktoberfest Ladysmith Committee and the volunteers for organizing another successful event this past weekend. Happy belated birthday to Joe (Jerry) Picard who

Culture

For the last few years, in a world that has survived over thousands of centuries, our provincial government now in power has got its knickers

Whitewashed -a cover-up!

When I was a kid, Grandpa used to get the inside of the dairy barn “whitewashed” every spring when the milk cows were on pasture.

Waltham – Helen Perry

We are experiencing a beautiful late summer season,  with mostly sunny days with warm daytime temperatures and cool nights. I can not recall, similar weather

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Leach family on the loss of Gregory on Sept. 23, at the age of 69.  He was the husband of Fern

Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Gregory Wilkinson and Stephanie Marcus on the birth of their first child. They welcomed a baby boy on Sept. 21, and they named

Fall thoughts take over

Now, with the fall fairs behind us, fall thoughts take over, with drastic family changes for many.Suddenly, everyone realizes they’re a year older. Children are

Waltham – Helen Perry

We are now welcoming the beautiful fall season with its annual display of panoramic colors and cooler weather. The apple trees are dropping their ripe

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Happy belated birthday wishes to both Betty Lou Brownlee and Bev Hillier who celebrated their birthdays on Sept. 23. Our deepest condolences to the McCredie

Quyon – Jillian Young

The Quyon Legion hosted National Legion Week with a full slate of events to kick off their membership renewals for 2025. On Thursday evening, there

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Congratulations to the Oktoberfest Ladysmith Committee and the volunteers for organizing another successful event this past weekend. Happy belated birthday to Joe (Jerry) Picard who turned 94 on Tues. Oct. 8. Best wishes from family and friends. Our thoughts and

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Culture

For the last few years, in a world that has survived over thousands of centuries, our provincial government now in power has got its knickers in a knot over a group of people whose language had diminished from being the

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Whitewashed -a cover-up!

When I was a kid, Grandpa used to get the inside of the dairy barn “whitewashed” every spring when the milk cows were on pasture. A couple old bachelors came with an old Fargo truck with a little whitewash sprayer

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Waltham – Helen Perry

We are experiencing a beautiful late summer season,  with mostly sunny days with warm daytime temperatures and cool nights. I can not recall, similar weather in recent years.  On Saturday afternoon, a celebration of life was held in honour  of

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Leach family on the loss of Gregory on Sept. 23, at the age of 69.  He was the husband of Fern Cote and the father of Chad, Jeremy, Peter and Tammy.   Our condolences to the

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Gregory Wilkinson and Stephanie Marcus on the birth of their first child. They welcomed a baby boy on Sept. 21, and they named him Hayden. Wishing them all the best as they settle in with their little bundle

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Fall thoughts take over

Now, with the fall fairs behind us, fall thoughts take over, with drastic family changes for many.Suddenly, everyone realizes they’re a year older. Children are now entering a new phase in their life. Some youngsters are just starting daycare or

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Waltham – Helen Perry

We are now welcoming the beautiful fall season with its annual display of panoramic colors and cooler weather. The apple trees are dropping their ripe fruit to be collected for all kinds of apple treats and preserves. As we bid

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Happy belated birthday wishes to both Betty Lou Brownlee and Bev Hillier who celebrated their birthdays on Sept. 23. Our deepest condolences to the McCredie family on the loss of James on Sept. 14, at the age of 66. James

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Quyon – Jillian Young

The Quyon Legion hosted National Legion Week with a full slate of events to kick off their membership renewals for 2025. On Thursday evening, there was a great turn-out for their Appreciation Day, which featured a free BBQ for all.

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