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May 14, 2026

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A diagnosis

In this crazy ride called parenting, we often come face to face with differences in our children that we may not have seen in other

Fix it time

Each spring is the same, “why didn’t I get those disc bearings ordered last fall?” or “is the corn planter ready to go?” or “did

Eleven years strong

This March will mark 11 years of The Parents’ Voice Shawville. We couldn’t be more proud of the committee we’ve developed and maintained over the

Social Notes – Feb. 7, 2024

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse Happy belated birthday to Chelsea Smith, Erika Orr and Bill Telford who celebrated their birthdays on Feb. 2. Happy belated birthday

Social Notes – January 31, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Hard work continues to pay off for Kenzie Smith, as she brought home another bronze medal in figure skating this past

The Way We Were – January 31, 2023

25 Years Ago – Jan. 27, 1999 Former NHLers thrill Coulonge crowd: Despite the balmy conditions which moved many activities indoors, the new organizers of

Bringing home a pet

Three years ago we decided to add a new family member, once the kids were all past baby and toddler hood. The girls being a

Older than dirt

Older than dirt. When we hear that phrase we think of an old cowboy with a cowboy hat and his skin as brown as the

A diagnosis

In this crazy ride called parenting, we often come face to face with differences in our children that we may not have seen in other children. It can be in the way they write, the way they play, the way

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Fix it time

Each spring is the same, “why didn’t I get those disc bearings ordered last fall?” or “is the corn planter ready to go?” or “did I fix the recoil on the lawnmower?” When I used to do the combining, each

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The Way We Were – February 7, 2024

25 Years Ago – Feb. 3, 1999 Cash collected in fines will stay in MRC: Beginning this week, any money collected in fines by the Pontiac MRC Sureté du Quebec on non-provincial roads will stay in the MRC and in

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Eleven years strong

This March will mark 11 years of The Parents’ Voice Shawville. We couldn’t be more proud of the committee we’ve developed and maintained over the last 11 years. We have welcomed new members, said goodbye to old members, hosted countless

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Social Notes – Feb. 7, 2024

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse Happy belated birthday to Chelsea Smith, Erika Orr and Bill Telford who celebrated their birthdays on Feb. 2. Happy belated birthday to Dannie Michel Hodgins who celebrated her birthday on Feb. 5. The Shawville United Church

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Social Notes – January 31, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Hard work continues to pay off for Kenzie Smith, as she brought home another bronze medal in figure skating this past weekend. Kenzie performed Star 4 in Skate Ontario Glen Cairn Love to Skate Competition. Her

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The Way We Were – January 31, 2023

25 Years Ago – Jan. 27, 1999 Former NHLers thrill Coulonge crowd: Despite the balmy conditions which moved many activities indoors, the new organizers of the Fort Coulonge Winter Carnival were pleased with their first attempt. The Fort Coulonge Minor

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Bringing home a pet

Three years ago we decided to add a new family member, once the kids were all past baby and toddler hood. The girls being a bit older were ready to help with some of the responsibility and I wanted a

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Older than dirt

Older than dirt. When we hear that phrase we think of an old cowboy with a cowboy hat and his skin as brown as the earth and so badly wrinkled that it looks about three sizes too big for him.

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The Way We Were – January 24, 2024

25 Years Ago – Jan. 20, 1999 Fire rips through Hobbs’ feed mill: A blocked elevator appears to be the cause of a fire which ripped through the top story of H.I. Hobbs and Sons’ feed mill Thursday. Filled with

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