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December 17, 2025

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Quyon – Jillian Young

I hope all of the trick-or-treaters had a wonderful Halloween last Friday, despite the cold and rainy weather.  It was great to see Quyon alive

Waltham – Helen Perry

I sure hope that everyone enjoyed the Halloween traditions. It is too bad that it rained, although it was badly needed. We hardly had any

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers for the Sparling and Walls families on the loss of Patricia on Oct. 27, at the age of 90. Our condolences

When you don’t want to

Feelings! Letting them take over can move you away from the direction you need to go. The weather gets colder, you stay inside, forget walking.

Not all engineers have common sense

Every now and again, we get reminded that common sense is very important. Last week, while watching a World Series baseball game played by the

Why did our ancestors come here?

As we head to the polls with pride in our towns, municipalities, and county, we sometimes wonder why our ancestors would leave a settled country

The last row

I planted carrots in my garden this year, a little too thick. I thinned them as I went along and have had lots of yummy

Quyon – Jillian Young

This past Saturday, the back roads of Quyon were buzzing as the annual Car Rally took place. Participants were out following directions, answering trivia questions,

Waltham – Helen Perry

Birthday wishes and love are extended to Connie Andrews who celebrated her birthday on Oct. 28. We hope that you enjoyed your special day Connie. 

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our condolences to the Brisebois and Thompson family on the loss of Bea on Oct.20, in her 89th year.   Congratulations to Dr. Earle Potvin

Quyon – Jillian Young

I hope all of the trick-or-treaters had a wonderful Halloween last Friday, despite the cold and rainy weather.  It was great to see Quyon alive with community spirit for the big night.  The Egan Mill had a decorated area for

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Waltham – Helen Perry

I sure hope that everyone enjoyed the Halloween traditions. It is too bad that it rained, although it was badly needed. We hardly had any children trick or treating this year. We enjoyed the ones that were brave enough to

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers for the Sparling and Walls families on the loss of Patricia on Oct. 27, at the age of 90. Our condolences to the Maheral family on the loss of Cathy on Oct. 29, at the age

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When you don’t want to

Feelings! Letting them take over can move you away from the direction you need to go. The weather gets colder, you stay inside, forget walking. Not good! No matter what, we need to push beyond that quiet little voice that

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Not all engineers have common sense

Every now and again, we get reminded that common sense is very important. Last week, while watching a World Series baseball game played by the two best teams in North America, in the nicest stadium in North America (according to

Read More »

Why did our ancestors come here?

As we head to the polls with pride in our towns, municipalities, and county, we sometimes wonder why our ancestors would leave a settled country and good neighbours to take a dangerous trip across that Atlantic where icebergs, storms and

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The last row

I planted carrots in my garden this year, a little too thick. I thinned them as I went along and have had lots of yummy small carrots. But, as the temperature keeps dropping I know I am going to have

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Quyon – Jillian Young

This past Saturday, the back roads of Quyon were buzzing as the annual Car Rally took place. Participants were out following directions, answering trivia questions, and searching for clues, with the theme this year being Quyon’s 150th Anniversary. After all

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Birthday wishes and love are extended to Connie Andrews who celebrated her birthday on Oct. 28. We hope that you enjoyed your special day Connie.  Birthday wishes and love are extended to Shirley Morin, who is celebrating her birthday on

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our condolences to the Brisebois and Thompson family on the loss of Bea on Oct.20, in her 89th year.   Congratulations to Dr. Earle Potvin who had the Operating Wing named in his honour at the Shawville Hospital on Sunday. 

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