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February 18, 2026

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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.

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

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

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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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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