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Waltham – Helen Perry

Little Lenix Soucie, daughter of Kayla and Nick Soucie, celebrated her 5th birthday on May 6. We sure hope that you had a fun day

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Gravelle family on tbe loss of Shirley Ann on Wednesday, April 30, at the age of 68. The water boil

The takeover

It started innocently, almost imperceptibly, but it happened. Just a very small stray cat, near death, came to live with me. She never jumped on

Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Colleen McKenny and Stephane Pare on the arrival of their baby girl Maeve, born in March. She is a baby sister for Blaire.

Waltham – Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Winston and Joan Cole, family and friends of Sault Ste. Marie, in the recent passing of their

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

There is a precautionary boil water advisory for those living on Lake Street between Dufferin and Lang, on Lang between Lake and Clarendon Street as

Fear mongering and price fixing

Sometimes, I wonder why the price goes up. Many years ago (maybe 35), farmers were advised by farm supply companies to order their fertilizer early

Food Freedom Day

Recently, some politicians have been reminding voters that the cost of living is too high and food is too expensive. Having represented farmers (milk, beef

Hope

I have a cousin in the Maritimes and she is a woman of character and encouragement. While the clouds were still covering the sun today,

Waltham – Helen Perry

Little Lenix Soucie, daughter of Kayla and Nick Soucie, celebrated her 5th birthday on May 6. We sure hope that you had a fun day full of surprises. Birthday wishes and love are extended to Hazel Chassie who is celebrating

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Gravelle family on tbe loss of Shirley Ann on Wednesday, April 30, at the age of 68. The water boil advisory for the Young subdivision has been lifted. Congratulations to the PAS for a successful

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To whom do we really owe our existence?

As I watched the late news Sunday night, there were protestors in Alberta who were suggesting Alberta should either form its own country or become the 51st state. On the other side of the street were many First Nations people

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The takeover

It started innocently, almost imperceptibly, but it happened. Just a very small stray cat, near death, came to live with me. She never jumped on the furniture, mostly rested beneath my old rocking chair. But, slowly, changes have happened, and

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Colleen McKenny and Stephane Pare on the arrival of their baby girl Maeve, born in March. She is a baby sister for Blaire. Wishing the family all the best with their sweet little girl. Best wishes are extended

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Winston and Joan Cole, family and friends of Sault Ste. Marie, in the recent passing of their dearly loved son Brian. Brian is the nephew of Glenda and Darwin Cole of Waltham.

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

There is a precautionary boil water advisory for those living on Lake Street between Dufferin and Lang, on Lang between Lake and Clarendon Street as well as all of Calumet Street East, Thomson, Young, Douglas, Armstrong, Janet, Emmerson-Cotie and GoldenSpring.

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Fear mongering and price fixing

Sometimes, I wonder why the price goes up. Many years ago (maybe 35), farmers were advised by farm supply companies to order their fertilizer early to ensure they would get it. Many farmers shopped early to make sure they wouldn’t

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Food Freedom Day

Recently, some politicians have been reminding voters that the cost of living is too high and food is too expensive. Having represented farmers (milk, beef and, in general, farm organizations, both English and French), I am reminded that all farm

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Hope

I have a cousin in the Maritimes and she is a woman of character and encouragement. While the clouds were still covering the sun today, she wrote, “It’s going to be a great day!” What an attitude! My dad was

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