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Campfire Safety

As a child, my family camped all summer long, I remember loving it so very much. I have so many fond memories of swimming, meeting

Social Notes – July 19, 2023

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse Congratulations to the Shawville Recreation Association Family Fun Day for the awesome event. There was something for everyone. A ball tournament,

Sometimes

Last week, July 10 to 16, like many of you, I watched sports, the stampede, and the news. After someone complained about the abuse of

Broken

I received a tiny Shamrock plant from my grandson just before winter. It had one stem. I know, not much, but it was a start.

The Way We Were

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

Social Notes – July 12, 2023

Quyon – Jill Young What an awesome day it was on Saturday at the Quyon Tractor and Truck Pull. The weather was perfect and the

4-H

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

The Way We Were

25 Years Ago – July 8, 1998 What a week in the Pontiac: From Fort Coulonge to Quyon, Shawville to Otter Lake; Canada Day, Quyon

Which is worse? Too hot or too cold?

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,

Social Notes – July 5, 2023

Waltham – Helen Perry Canada Day in Waltham was very quiet. With raging forest fires in northern Quebec, and heavy smoke blanketing the entire region,

Campfire Safety

As a child, my family camped all summer long, I remember loving it so very much. I have so many fond memories of swimming, meeting new friends, running through trails, investigating new campgrounds and roasting marshmallows. I was the kid

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Social Notes – July 19, 2023

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse Congratulations to the Shawville Recreation Association Family Fun Day for the awesome event. There was something for everyone. A ball tournament, activities for the children, entertainment and a barbecue. A great time was had by all.

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Sometimes

Last week, July 10 to 16, like many of you, I watched sports, the stampede, and the news. After someone complained about the abuse of animals when one of the animals competing in the stampede was injured and had to

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Broken

I received a tiny Shamrock plant from my grandson just before winter. It had one stem. I know, not much, but it was a start. I guarded it carefully, until one day in haste I bumped the table it was

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The Way We Were

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

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Social Notes – July 12, 2023

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

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4-H

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

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The Way We Were

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

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Which is worse? Too hot or too cold?

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

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Social Notes – July 5, 2023

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

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