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January 7, 2026

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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

Mistakes are slow to correct

We are in election season. Most candidates are preaching that they can do better, but without very many or no solutions to problems that in

Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Rivard Chartrand, as he passed away on Oct. 6. I worked with Rivard at Mountainview years ago,

Waltham – Helen Perry

Warm birthday wishes are extended to our dear neighbour Ella Bayne, who celebrated her birthday on Oct. 18. Ella, we hope that you enjoyed your

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Daze and Miller families on the loss of Susan on Oct. 11, at the age of 78.  Our sympathies to

Restart

The power went off momentarily the other day and my cassette tape recorder went back to A.M. I listen to C.H.R.I. regularly. It is 99.1

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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Mistakes are slow to correct

We are in election season. Most candidates are preaching that they can do better, but without very many or no solutions to problems that in some cases were started 30 or more years ago.  Before we built our last dairy

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Rivard Chartrand, as he passed away on Oct. 6. I worked with Rivard at Mountainview years ago, and I remember him as such a nice man. Our thoughts are with his wife

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Warm birthday wishes are extended to our dear neighbour Ella Bayne, who celebrated her birthday on Oct. 18. Ella, we hope that you enjoyed your special day. On Saturday evening, a surprise 60th surprise birthday party was held in honour

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Daze and Miller families on the loss of Susan on Oct. 11, at the age of 78.  Our sympathies to the Major family on the loss of Sharon on Oct. 11, at the age of

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Restart

The power went off momentarily the other day and my cassette tape recorder went back to A.M. I listen to C.H.R.I. regularly. It is 99.1 F.M. Try as I might it would not change back. Giving up for a number

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