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February 18, 2026

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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

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

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Congratulations to our new mayor, Bill McCleary and councillors, Julien Gagnon, Denzil Yach, Brent Leach, Richard Armitage, Bill Hobbs and Katie Sharpe. Our deepest condolences

Vinton – Diane Boisvert

Congratulations to Ricky Frost and Courtney Harris who were elected to be our new councillors for Litchfield. I am shocked that Mike McCrank didn’t get

The Way We Were (Nov. 3)

Nov. 6, 1996  25 Years Ago Experts unsure of odd rock’s origin: Working in the backhoe and construction industry, David Sloan has seen a lot

Changes on the farm

Many farmers, including me, easily forget that fewer and fewer of our neighbours have a close connection to a farm.  When I was a kid,

Parents’ Voice: Cool weather

This is an article I always put out as we approach the cooler weather. I look back and see the mistakes I made while trying

Lyse Lacourse: Shawvill

An election for all municipal council positions is held every four years on the first Sunday in November in all municipalities in Quebec. On Nov.

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 . . .

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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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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Congratulations to our new mayor, Bill McCleary and councillors, Julien Gagnon, Denzil Yach, Brent Leach, Richard Armitage, Bill Hobbs and Katie Sharpe. Our deepest condolences to . . .

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Vinton – Diane Boisvert

Congratulations to Ricky Frost and Courtney Harris who were elected to be our new councillors for Litchfield. I am shocked that Mike McCrank didn’t get elected for warden. I know he would have been great at the job. Don’t give

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The Way We Were (Nov. 3)

Nov. 6, 1996  25 Years Ago Experts unsure of odd rock’s origin: Working in the backhoe and construction industry, David Sloan has seen a lot of rocks in his day but none quite like the one he discovered a couple

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Changes on the farm

Many farmers, including me, easily forget that fewer and fewer of our neighbours have a close connection to a farm.  When I was a kid, a very long time ago, almost everyone had a dad, brother, or a cousin who

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Parents’ Voice: Cool weather

This is an article I always put out as we approach the cooler weather. I look back and see the mistakes I made while trying to keep my winter babies warm; I’m hoping that anyone who isn’t sure about winter

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Lyse Lacourse: Shawvill

An election for all municipal council positions is held every four years on the first Sunday in November in all municipalities in Quebec. On Nov. 7, Shawville residents will elect their new municipal council which is composed of the mayor

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