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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers for the Leach family on the loss of Evelyn on Feb. 12 at the age of 84. She was the sister

Waltham: Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Judith Ann (Judy) Carroll (nee Harkin) of Temiscaaming. She was the beloved wife of Willis Carroll.

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

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers for the Leach family on the loss of Evelyn on Feb. 12 at the age of 84. She was the sister of Isabelle, Rosie and Leona. Our sympathies to the Ryan family on the loss of

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Waltham: Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Judith Ann (Judy) Carroll (nee Harkin) of Temiscaaming. She was the beloved wife of Willis Carroll. Judy and Willis were formerly from Waltham and had moved away several years ago. Our

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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 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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