The Way We Were
July 19, 2023
25 Years Ago – July 15, 1998 “Red” Bennett dies: Popular country radio deejay Maynard “Red” Bennett died suddenly Saturday at CHIP-FM radio in Fort
25 Years Ago – July 15, 1998 “Red” Bennett dies: Popular country radio deejay Maynard “Red” Bennett died suddenly Saturday at CHIP-FM radio in Fort
Quyon – Jill Young What an awesome day it was on Saturday at the Quyon Tractor and Truck Pull. The weather was perfect and the
In rural communities, 4-H is a familiar name, often thought to be a group reserved solely for farm kids and showing livestock. But 4-H today
25 Years Ago – July 8, 1998 What a week in the Pontiac: From Fort Coulonge to Quyon, Shawville to Otter Lake; Canada Day, Quyon
How often have you heard “it’s too hot today,” or “it’s really cold this morning!” In our Country we can say with confidence; “just wait,
Waltham – Helen Perry Canada Day in Waltham was very quiet. With raging forest fires in northern Quebec, and heavy smoke blanketing the entire region,
25 Years Ago – July 1, 1998 Shawville’s 125 anniversary: In a few days, we’ll begin the celebration of Shawville’s 125th anniversary. It was 1873
The allure of water during the hot months we’ve awaited all winter can be very exciting. Cooling off just feels so good. With little ones,
We have all sat and chatted with an old friend over a pot of coffee. After we had figured out the weather and talked about
Quyon – Jill Young This past Friday was Graduation Day for the Pontiac High students and it was so much fun seeing all of the
25 Years Ago – July 15, 1998 “Red” Bennett dies: Popular country radio deejay Maynard “Red” Bennett died suddenly Saturday at CHIP-FM radio in Fort Coulonge. A native of North Onslow, Bennett, 64, was speaking to station president James Newberry
Quyon – Jill Young What an awesome day it was on Saturday at the Quyon Tractor and Truck Pull. The weather was perfect and the people came out in droves to watch the best tractor and truck pullers in the
In rural communities, 4-H is a familiar name, often thought to be a group reserved solely for farm kids and showing livestock. But 4-H today has expanded and developed to offer far more than that to its members. A youth
25 Years Ago – July 8, 1998 What a week in the Pontiac: From Fort Coulonge to Quyon, Shawville to Otter Lake; Canada Day, Quyon Fair, Shawville’s 125th and Can-Am Day, Pontiacers had plenty to take in. Eighteen spirited and
How often have you heard “it’s too hot today,” or “it’s really cold this morning!” In our Country we can say with confidence; “just wait, in six months, it will be different.” Thirty-five years ago, at one of the dairy
Waltham – Helen Perry Canada Day in Waltham was very quiet. With raging forest fires in northern Quebec, and heavy smoke blanketing the entire region, most residents were quite content to display Canadian flags and enjoy the company of friends
25 Years Ago – July 1, 1998 Shawville’s 125 anniversary: In a few days, we’ll begin the celebration of Shawville’s 125th anniversary. It was 1873 when Shawville was incorporated as a municipality. But the town’s history goes back much further
The allure of water during the hot months we’ve awaited all winter can be very exciting. Cooling off just feels so good. With little ones, the excitement of swimming may be hard for them to hold back on, whether the
We have all sat and chatted with an old friend over a pot of coffee. After we had figured out the weather and talked about who had the best field of corn this year; sometimes we talked about where the
Quyon – Jill Young This past Friday was Graduation Day for the Pontiac High students and it was so much fun seeing all of the photos on Facebook. Everyone looked wonderful in their beautiful gowns and handsome suits. All the
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