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January 14, 2026

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Quyon: Jill Young

Last Tuesday was Valentine’s Day, and the highlight of my day was the amazing take-out lasagna dinner hosted by the Quyon Legion. We enjoyed a

Wishes, lemons & Foo-foo powder

I once asked Dad about buying lottery tickets when all you could buy was illegal off shore tickets. Dad replied, “well son if you wish

Reality

I sat in a meeting physically, but my mind was miles away. Earlier that morning my doggy had disappeared from view on our morning walk.

The Way We Were

Feb. 11,1998 25 Years Ago Sunny skies for Luskville carnival: Carnival organizers couldn’t have asked for a more perfect weekend. Sunny skies attracted hundreds to

Quyon – Jill Young

Congratulations to Patrick Trudeau and Sonia Kenney who welcomed their first child on Feb. 1. They had a baby girl and they have named her

Waltham – Helen Perry

We have been lucky so far this winter, as our temperatures have been mild. However, on Friday and Saturday, the temperatures really plunged into a

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Allison Corrigan reports that on the week of Jan. 31 to Feb. 6, 2021 the nighttime temperatures ranged from -25.55 Celsius to -7.77 Celsius. The

Parenting through tantrums

Whether we are exhausted, embarrassed, frustrated, or simply in a hurry, a toddler, school aged or tweenager’s tantrum can be difficult to deal with. It

The Way We Were

Feb. 4,1998 25 Years Ago Maple sugar bushes beaten by January ice storm: When the sap flows at the Maple Dale Farms this spring, owner

Early dairying in Pontiac County

At a New Year’s eve dance a few decades ago, Dalton Hodgins and I were having a chat about all the changes in dairying over

Quyon: Jill Young

Last Tuesday was Valentine’s Day, and the highlight of my day was the amazing take-out lasagna dinner hosted by the Quyon Legion. We enjoyed a delicious meal at home. They thought of everything, right down to the festive napkins and

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Wishes, lemons & Foo-foo powder

I once asked Dad about buying lottery tickets when all you could buy was illegal off shore tickets. Dad replied, “well son if you wish in one hand and crap in the other, you can bet on which hand will

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Reality

I sat in a meeting physically, but my mind was miles away. Earlier that morning my doggy had disappeared from view on our morning walk. I called and called but there was no response. As my imagination took over, I

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The Way We Were

Feb. 11,1998 25 Years Ago Sunny skies for Luskville carnival: Carnival organizers couldn’t have asked for a more perfect weekend. Sunny skies attracted hundreds to Luskville’s five-day carnival. About 250 attended the supper and closing ceremonies Sunday. Many others participated

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Quyon – Jill Young

Congratulations to Patrick Trudeau and Sonia Kenney who welcomed their first child on Feb. 1. They had a baby girl and they have named her Effie. Best wishes to the new mom and dad as they settle in with their

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Waltham – Helen Perry

We have been lucky so far this winter, as our temperatures have been mild. However, on Friday and Saturday, the temperatures really plunged into a deep freeze. On Friday morning, the temperature was -29 degrees Celsius and -45 degrees Celsius

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Allison Corrigan reports that on the week of Jan. 31 to Feb. 6, 2021 the nighttime temperatures ranged from -25.55 Celsius to -7.77 Celsius. The daytime temperatures ranged from -3.33 Celsius to 1.66 Celsius. The week of Jan. 30 to

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Parenting through tantrums

Whether we are exhausted, embarrassed, frustrated, or simply in a hurry, a toddler, school aged or tweenager’s tantrum can be difficult to deal with. It helps to remember that a child who is having a tantrum is calling out for

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The Way We Were

Feb. 4,1998 25 Years Ago Maple sugar bushes beaten by January ice storm: When the sap flows at the Maple Dale Farms this spring, owner Eric Campbell says “It will be like rain.” Campbell points upwards to the broken tops

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Early dairying in Pontiac County

At a New Year’s eve dance a few decades ago, Dalton Hodgins and I were having a chat about all the changes in dairying over the years. We both came to the conclusion that a story about the history of

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