4-H
July 12, 2023
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
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 – June 24, 1998 Very hot open house: The stifling heat Sunday didn’t stop more than 300 visitors from attending the annual
With Canada Day just around the corner, it is a great time to teach children about Canada and the symbols we use to represent our
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
25 Years Ago – June 24, 1998 Very hot open house: The stifling heat Sunday didn’t stop more than 300 visitors from attending the annual open house at Camp des Voyageurs Tim Horton in Quyon. While the numbers were down
With Canada Day just around the corner, it is a great time to teach children about Canada and the symbols we use to represent our country. With young children you can start by teaching them to identify a maple leaf.
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