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January 14, 2026

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Stand up, speak up and shut up

I’m sure many of you had the same English teacher in school as I did. Mrs. M taught us how to deliver an effective speech.

Where did that come from?

Every now and then, a new weed appears in a farmer’s field, in a ditch or even in a bouquet of flowers. Even while farmers

The Way We Were

June 18,1997 25 Years Ago New ultrasound a first: A new ultrasound machine at the Pontiac CLSC means many firsts for this Fort Coulonge clinic.

Innovators

There are a few in every community. Many people think that they are a little crazy to stick their necks out. Much of the success

The Way We Were

June 11,1997 25 Years Ago Soft Landing: Workers from Montreal flying company made plans to remove their plane from the bush after it crashed about

Food is expensive, if you can get it

Yes, food is expensive, but according to experts who track world food supplies, fuel prices, fertilizer supplies and some very grim predictions for world grain

Summer is here

The end of the school year is a favourite time of year for kids, teachers and parents. Everyone has worked so hard all year long,

Allowances

By Shelley Heaphy Wow. The debate on whether or not children should receive allowances for chores is pretty extensive. I thought I’d look into this

The Way We Were

June 4,1997 25 Years Ago Murray looking to bring cup home: Shawville boy Terry Murray is in his first bid for the Stanley Cup and

Stand up, speak up and shut up

I’m sure many of you had the same English teacher in school as I did. Mrs. M taught us how to deliver an effective speech. She expected the speaker to wear appropriate clothes, stand up straight, no slouching, know your

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Where did that come from?

Every now and then, a new weed appears in a farmer’s field, in a ditch or even in a bouquet of flowers. Even while farmers try to choose the best seed, feed or custom operator to do the big jobs

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The Way We Were

June 18,1997 25 Years Ago New ultrasound a first: A new ultrasound machine at the Pontiac CLSC means many firsts for this Fort Coulonge clinic. The CLSC is the first among clinics in the province to provide general ultrasound procedures.

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Innovators

There are a few in every community. Many people think that they are a little crazy to stick their necks out. Much of the success of our communities can be traced back to a few people who were not afraid

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The Way We Were

June 11,1997 25 Years Ago Soft Landing: Workers from Montreal flying company made plans to remove their plane from the bush after it crashed about 9 pm Friday night. While spraying for spruce budworm, the plane’s engine blew, covering the

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Food is expensive, if you can get it

Yes, food is expensive, but according to experts who track world food supplies, fuel prices, fertilizer supplies and some very grim predictions for world grain production, “We ain’t seen nothing yet.” Much of the reduction of world grain production had

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Summer is here

The end of the school year is a favourite time of year for kids, teachers and parents. Everyone has worked so hard all year long, this long awaited break is certainly deserved. For some, summer vacation is a stressful time

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Allowances

By Shelley Heaphy Wow. The debate on whether or not children should receive allowances for chores is pretty extensive. I thought I’d look into this . . .

Read More »

The Way We Were

June 4,1997 25 Years Ago Murray looking to bring cup home: Shawville boy Terry Murray is in his first bid for the Stanley Cup and its safe to say . . .

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