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January 14, 2026

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Good neighbours

A few years ago, I wrote a series of articles called “The seven bank accounts of a farmer.” Everyone, including farmers, have these seven bank

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Foran and O’Reilly families on the loss of Loretta on Nov. 24 at the age of 88. She was the

Waltham: Helen Perry

Once again this year, the Waltham Recreation Association is having a Waltham Christmas Decorating Contest. Let us boost Waltham’s holiday spirit and light up the

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

So, this is my last week in Quebec. I’m staying at Sharon Crawford’s this week. She will be taking me to my cousin, Freda Dupuis’

Quyon: Jill Young

On Friday, the gang at Mountainview Turf celebrated another successful season with a Christmas gathering where several big milestones were recognized. Earl Kearns was honoured

The Way We Were

Nov. 27, 1996 25 Years Ago St. Joseph’s closes doors: That’s it for St. Joseph’s. As of Wednesday, the 46-year-old nursing home will be officially

Christmas Baking

This year, it feels like our busy Christmas season is back. We have Christmas parties in full swing, birthday parties, shopping dates and much more.

Angel Tree

Our town has been lucky to have an Angel Tree Committee serving families in our area for many years. Those who started this project have

The Way We Were

Nov. 20,1996 25 Years Ago Lamothe returns to head QPF: Pontiac’s new chief of police is not new at all. He’s called Pontiac his home

Good neighbours

A few years ago, I wrote a series of articles called “The seven bank accounts of a farmer.” Everyone, including farmers, have these seven bank accounts. An important one of the seven bank accounts is neighbours. An old farmer once

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Foran and O’Reilly families on the loss of Loretta on Nov. 24 at the age of 88. She was the wife of the . . .

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Waltham: Helen Perry

Once again this year, the Waltham Recreation Association is having a Waltham Christmas Decorating Contest. Let us boost Waltham’s holiday spirit and light up the town. There are some wonderful . . .

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

So, this is my last week in Quebec. I’m staying at Sharon Crawford’s this week. She will be taking me to my cousin, Freda Dupuis’ in Metcalfe, Ont. on Saturday. I will visit there until my flight on Dec. 6.

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Quyon: Jill Young

On Friday, the gang at Mountainview Turf celebrated another successful season with a Christmas gathering where several big milestones were recognized. Earl Kearns was honoured for 10 years of service, while Claire Mulligan was honoured for 20 years of service.

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The Way We Were

Nov. 27, 1996 25 Years Ago St. Joseph’s closes doors: That’s it for St. Joseph’s. As of Wednesday, the 46-year-old nursing home will be officially closed. Three residents remain at the building, but they will now be part of the

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Heat dome, fires, floods — climate change?

What’s happening with the weather in BC? As a representative of Quebec’s farmers through general farm organizations, milk and beef boards, I have had the opportunity to visit Canada’s provinces and make life-long friends from east to west. Although completely

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Christmas Baking

This year, it feels like our busy Christmas season is back. We have Christmas parties in full swing, birthday parties, shopping dates and much more. I can’t say the hustle and bustle isn’t a tad stressful but I am enjoying

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Angel Tree

Our town has been lucky to have an Angel Tree Committee serving families in our area for many years. Those who started this project have earned the right to retire from this position and pass on the torch. A wonderful

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The Way We Were

Nov. 20,1996 25 Years Ago Lamothe returns to head QPF: Pontiac’s new chief of police is not new at all. He’s called Pontiac his home for nearly 18 years. Sgt. Denis Lamothe took over as commander of the Campbell’s Bay

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