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The Way We Were – July 31, 2024

25 Years Ago – July 28, 1999 Sludge stench fouls moods of Wesley Road residents: A pile of sludge in Clarendon is creating a smell

What do YOU want?

What would you be proud to pass on to your descendants, and society who will inherit this world, country, state or province, county or MRC,

The Way We Were – July 24, 2024

25 Years Ago – July 21, 1999 Summerfest raises money for youths: The Portage summer festival turned into a huge success as hot, summery weather

A little trip back in history

Sometimes we all should take a little trip back into the history of how and why our ancestors did what they did. Last Saturday, two

Social Notes – July 24, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Our family had a wonderful summer weekend to remember. My sister and brother-in-law rented a cottage on the Ottawa River in

Democracy and love

Look back, think deeply, and move on. Last week was one of the most eventful weeks of my life. We attended a “Celebration of Life”

The Way We Were – July 17, 2024

25 Years Ago – July 14, 1999 Allumettes Islanders clean up after storm: Residents of Allumettes Island are still cleaning up after one of this

The Way We Were – July 10, 2024

25 Years Ago – July 7, 1999 Armitage in horse racing hall of fame: Former county veterinarian Roly Armitage has occupied many positions in his

Social Notes – July 10, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young There was a great show in town on Saturday, with the Quyon Tractor and Truck Pull on at the fairgrounds. Despite

The Way We Were – July 31, 2024

25 Years Ago – July 28, 1999 Sludge stench fouls moods of Wesley Road residents: A pile of sludge in Clarendon is creating a smell similar to that of dead carcasses and nearby residents have had enough. “I’ve never smelled

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What do YOU want?

What would you be proud to pass on to your descendants, and society who will inherit this world, country, state or province, county or MRC, town, city, or municipality? Let’s be honest. In the past, not every leader has been

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The Way We Were – July 24, 2024

25 Years Ago – July 21, 1999 Summerfest raises money for youths: The Portage summer festival turned into a huge success as hot, summery weather and a varied line-up of events drew 500-plus people to the three day affair. “There

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A little trip back in history

Sometimes we all should take a little trip back into the history of how and why our ancestors did what they did. Last Saturday, two of our municipalities, the library that they support and the Pontiac Archives that our Pontiac

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Social Notes – July 24, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Our family had a wonderful summer weekend to remember. My sister and brother-in-law rented a cottage on the Ottawa River in Renfrew, and our whole family gathered there for a few days of sun, fun in

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Democracy and love

Look back, think deeply, and move on. Last week was one of the most eventful weeks of my life. We attended a “Celebration of Life” for a relative and lifelong friend, Arnold Brownlee, whose grandfather, David, had taken his wife

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The Way We Were – July 17, 2024

25 Years Ago – July 14, 1999 Allumettes Islanders clean up after storm: Residents of Allumettes Island are still cleaning up after one of this century’s fiercest storms struck the head and foot of the island last Monday. Hundreds of

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The Way We Were – July 10, 2024

25 Years Ago – July 7, 1999 Armitage in horse racing hall of fame: Former county veterinarian Roly Armitage has occupied many positions in his illustrious career, but the most recent appointment has left him humbled. “I most certainly didn’t

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When natural selection doesn’t work

“Survival of the fittest” was nature’s way of weeding out the weak. It was the biggest, strongest buck that got to pass on his genes to the next generation of deer. It was the fastest, smartest doe that could outrun

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Social Notes – July 10, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young There was a great show in town on Saturday, with the Quyon Tractor and Truck Pull on at the fairgrounds. Despite rain moving in mid-afternoon, the track crew persevered and the pulls were able to be

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