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January 14, 2026

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Got any extra milk?

Last week, when I first woke up and checked my email my first message was from a young farmer who I knew. He asked if

Quyon – Jill Young

The Onslow Christmas Craft Sale was held on Saturday at the Quyon Community Centre and what a successful day it was. It was my first

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Happy 90th birthday to Allen Hill who celebrated on Nov. 16. Family and friends wish him well. Our deepest condolences to the Brownlee family on

Waltham – Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the Fleury family and their friends in the recent passing of Agnes “Katie” Fleury (nee Gleason.) She

Vinton – Diane Boisvert

I have only one week left in my house. Then I’ll be staying at Sharon’s until Dec. 3 then I am off to cousin Freda’s

The Way We Were

Nov. 13,1996 25 Years Ago Pontiac remembers war and peace: The cenotaphs of Pontiac were shrouded in a fresh blanket of snow as hundreds turned

Remembrance Day

Every year, on the 11th day, of the 11th month at the 11th hour we remember. We remember those who have fallen and those who

Cropping changes on the farms

As we drive around Pontiac County, we notice how farmers’ fields have changed since grandpa used to farm. One of the first things we notice

Sheenboro – Doris Ranger

Election news in Sheenboro: Shamus Morris elected, Karen Shea re-elected, Dick Edwards re-elected and Rick Bradshaw re-elected and Warden Jane Toller was re-elected. Congratulations to

Quyon – Jill Young

On Sunday, the Quyon branch of the Royal Canadian Legion hosted their annual Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph in Quyon. Prayers were offered by

Got any extra milk?

Last week, when I first woke up and checked my email my first message was from a young farmer who I knew. He asked if we had any extra milk? That’s a very logical question to ask a dairy farmer

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Quyon – Jill Young

The Onslow Christmas Craft Sale was held on Saturday at the Quyon Community Centre and what a successful day it was. It was my first time taking part in the sale with my . . .

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Happy 90th birthday to Allen Hill who celebrated on Nov. 16. Family and friends wish him well. Our deepest condolences to the Brownlee family on the loss of Rev. . . .

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the Fleury family and their friends in the recent passing of Agnes “Katie” Fleury (nee Gleason.) She was the beloved wife of the late Wilbert Fleury. On Saturday, the Waltham Fire Department

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Vinton – Diane Boisvert

I have only one week left in my house. Then I’ll be staying at Sharon’s until Dec. 3 then I am off to cousin Freda’s to say goodbye and visit for a few days. On Dec. 6 is the flight

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The Way We Were

Nov. 13,1996 25 Years Ago Pontiac remembers war and peace: The cenotaphs of Pontiac were shrouded in a fresh blanket of snow as hundreds turned out for Remembrance Day Monday. Services were held in Shawville, Bristol and Portage du Fort.

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Remembrance Day

Every year, on the 11th day, of the 11th month at the 11th hour we remember. We remember those who have fallen and those who remain as part of Canadian’s military service. This year, Remembrance Day will go back to

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Cropping changes on the farms

As we drive around Pontiac County, we notice how farmers’ fields have changed since grandpa used to farm. One of the first things we notice is that there are a lot less cattle in the fields. Then we notice that

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Sheenboro – Doris Ranger

Election news in Sheenboro: Shamus Morris elected, Karen Shea re-elected, Dick Edwards re-elected and Rick Bradshaw re-elected and Warden Jane Toller was re-elected. Congratulations to the . . .

Read More »

Quyon – Jill Young

On Sunday, the Quyon branch of the Royal Canadian Legion hosted their annual Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph in Quyon. Prayers were offered by . . .

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