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September 17, 2025

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Live and learn

I was anxious to get some house plants out onto my deck. It’s spring, right? Out they went. The wind caught my Elephant Ears plant

Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Casey Henderson and Vicki Twolan on the arrival of their baby boy, Macklin. He is a little brother for Kip. Wishing the whole

Waltham – Helen Perry

Birthday wishes are extended this week to Gerard Labelle, who is celebrating his birthday on May 29. Enjoy your special day, Gerard. Our heartfelt sympathy,

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers for the MacIntosh family on the loss of Peter on Saturday, May 17, at the age of 91.Our deepest condolences to

The rear-view mirror

I was listening to a friend talk about an incident from the past. They were feeling very badly. Regret has that effect. I know. I’ve

Quyon – Jillian Young

I hope everyone enjoyed the Victoria Day long weekend. The weather was quite disappointing, unfortunately, as it was cold, windy, and rainy for much of

Waltham – Helen Perry

I sure hope that everyone enjoyed the first long weekend of the summer. The mosquitoes have awoken from their winter slumber and are back with

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Desabrais family on the loss of Brent on May 13, at the age of 63. Happy belated 12th wedding anniversary

What will we get?

Our federal election is over, except for a few recounts where votes were very close. We have made our collective decision about who we want

Big changes ahead

Seventy years ago, when I was a kid, there were two main types of farmers. The conventional farmers didn’t use chemical fertilizers or sprays. They

Live and learn

I was anxious to get some house plants out onto my deck. It’s spring, right? Out they went. The wind caught my Elephant Ears plant and it was upended, twice. I took it back in and repotted it. Another obviously

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Casey Henderson and Vicki Twolan on the arrival of their baby boy, Macklin. He is a little brother for Kip. Wishing the whole family all the best with their sweet little bundle of blue. The Quyon Legion hosted

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Birthday wishes are extended this week to Gerard Labelle, who is celebrating his birthday on May 29. Enjoy your special day, Gerard. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Suzanne Girard (nee Amyotte) and family and friends of Fort

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers for the MacIntosh family on the loss of Peter on Saturday, May 17, at the age of 91.Our deepest condolences to the Campbell and Rennick families on the loss of Eleanor on Monday, May 19, at

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The rear-view mirror

I was listening to a friend talk about an incident from the past. They were feeling very badly. Regret has that effect. I know. I’ve been there. It got me thinking. Looking in your rear-view mirror is wise when you

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Quyon – Jillian Young

I hope everyone enjoyed the Victoria Day long weekend. The weather was quite disappointing, unfortunately, as it was cold, windy, and rainy for much of the weekend. That said, I took advantage of the opportunity to relax and do small

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Waltham – Helen Perry

I sure hope that everyone enjoyed the first long weekend of the summer. The mosquitoes have awoken from their winter slumber and are back with a vengeance. Hopefully, they won’t last too long. On Wednesday, a lovely get-together and luncheon

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Desabrais family on the loss of Brent on May 13, at the age of 63. Happy belated 12th wedding anniversary to Justin and Taylor Pawlett who celebrated their special day on May 18. Congratulations to

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What will we get?

Our federal election is over, except for a few recounts where votes were very close. We have made our collective decision about who we want to guide our country through this very troubled time. Every candidate and leader of the

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Big changes ahead

Seventy years ago, when I was a kid, there were two main types of farmers. The conventional farmers didn’t use chemical fertilizers or sprays. They all plowed their fields in the fall. They used conventional “timed” cultivation to kill grass

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LOCAL EVENTS
Bryson Journée Communautaire / Community Day

Bryson Journée Communautaire / Community Day

September 16, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Célébrons 40 ans de développement local avec la SADC Pontiac !
Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.
Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !
Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!
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Celebrate 40 Years of local development with SADC Pontiac!
We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.
Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!
Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!
Alleyn-et-Cawood Journée Communautaire / Community Day

Alleyn-et-Cawood Journée Communautaire / Community Day

September 17, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Célébrons 40 ans de développement local avec la SADC Pontiac !
Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.
Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !
Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!
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Celebrate 40 Years of local development with SADC Pontiac!
We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.
Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!
Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!
Bryson RA September 3-Pitch Tournament

Bryson RA September 3-Pitch Tournament

September 19, 2025 - September 21, 2025
12:00 am
Please contact Holly Newberry to register a team.
250$ entre fee per team

Must e-transfer entry-fee to brysonra@hotmail.ca to reserve your spot
  • 7 guys 3 girls (boys can’t play as a girl)
  • 3 Pitch and 3 home runs per game
  • Rules will be sent to each captain before the start of the tournament
Ladies Night: Sippin’ & Salsas!

Ladies Night: Sippin’ & Salsas!

September 19, 2025
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Ladies Night: Sippin’ & Salsas!

  • Friday, September 19, 2025
  • 7:00 PM
  • Pontiac Agricultural Hall

Enjoy an evening filled with:

  • Mexican Food Bar
  • Live Music & Dancing
    Signature Cocktails & Sips
  • $50 per ticket – includes dinner & entertainment!
Dress in Denim, Fringe, Florals & Fiesta Vibes – and get ready to have an amazing night out in support of the Pontiac Arena Fund.

Grab your friends and book your table now- spots are limited!

Table of 8-$400

E-transfer pontiacarenafund@gmail.com
 Soirée de Comédie / Comedy Night – Otter Lake 150

 Soirée de Comédie / Comedy Night – Otter Lake 150

September 20, 2025
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
 Soirée de Comédie – Otter Lake 150

Le comité du 150e d’Otter Lake s’associe à Yuk Yuks, présent dans la région d’Ottawa et de la vallée depuis plus de 40 ans, pour vous offrir une soirée remplie de sourires et de fous rires!
  • Prix : Prévente 20 $ | À la porte 25 $
  • Date : 20 septembre, 2025
  • Lieu : Centre R.A.
  • Ouverture des portes : 19 h
  • Les réservations sont en prévente et les places sont limitées – premier arrivé, premier servi!
Après paiement, votre nom sera ajouté à la liste d’entrée. 

Réservations par virement Interac à : otterlake150@outlook.com

Pour éviter que les virements Interac ne soient refusés ou mal traités, veuillez utiliser la question de sécurité suivante :

  • Question : Quel genre de spectacle?
  • Réponse : comedy
  • Paiement en personne également accepté.
Pour plus d’informations, n’hésitez pas à communiquer avec les membres du comité.
Comedy Night – Otter Lake 150
The Otter Lake 150 Committee is teaming up with Yuk Yuks, bringing 4 decades of comedy to Ottawa and the Valley, to give you a night full of smiles and belly laughs!

  • Price: Presale $20 | At the door $25
  • Date: September 20, 2025
  • Location: R.A. Centre
  • Doors open: 7 PM
  • Reservations are available on presale and seats are limited – first come, first serve!
Once payment is received, your name will be added to the door list. ✅
Reserve via e-transfer at otterlake150@outlook.com
To ensure your e-transfers are received correctly, please use the following security question:
  • Question: What type of show is it?
  • Answer: comedy
  • In-person payments also accepted.
For more information, please feel free to contact our committee members.
Women of Fiddle (Trio) Concert at The Little Red Wagon Winery

Women of Fiddle (Trio) Concert at The Little Red Wagon Winery

September 20, 2025
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Women of Fiddle (trio) is returning to the Little Red Wagon Winery in Shawville. Click the link to get your tickets. Last one was sold out so don’t delay!

https://www.littleredwagonwinery.com/events-tickets/women-of-fiddle-september-20-730pm-anna-ludlow-terri-lynn-mahusky-and-sherryl-fitzpatrick

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