Waltham: Helen Perry (Sept. 1)
Belated birthday wishes are extended to Travis Burnie and Anne Romain who both celebrated their birthdays on Aug. 28. We hope that you both enjoyed
Belated birthday wishes are extended to Travis Burnie and Anne Romain who both celebrated their birthdays on Aug. 28. We hope that you both enjoyed
We have been recently reminded of the extreme danger of a state, political party or province using oppressive tactics to take control of a country
Aug. 28,1996 25 Years Ago Kayak rodeo a warm-up for worlds: The Ottawa River was like the Queensway at rush hour last weekend, as the
This past year and a half, has been very difficult for our small town organizations and the countless volunteers who run them. We have been
Last Saturday, Kate Kinslow and Brandon Harkins were married at Wilderness Tours in Beacburg, Ont. Family and friends gathered to witness the ceremony and wish
We are in another heat wave. It’s too hot to even work in the garden. Anyone who wants zucchini, cucumbers or beans come and pick
Congratulations to Meghan (Foran) and Blake Howarth on the arrival of their baby boy, Luke Nolan. He arrived on Aug. 17 and he is a
Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the Fleury family of Nichabau on the passing of Wilbert Fleury, son of the late Tommy Fleury
Our deepest condolences to the Davis family on the loss of Colleen on Aug. 17 at the age of 56. Colleen was the mother of
By Gillian MacDougall In rural communities 4-H is a familiar name and is often thought to be a group reserved solely for farm kids and
Belated birthday wishes are extended to Travis Burnie and Anne Romain who both celebrated their birthdays on Aug. 28. We hope that you both enjoyed your special day. Well, the heat wave and high humidity finally broke. It is a
We have been recently reminded of the extreme danger of a state, political party or province using oppressive tactics to take control of a country when the Taliban forcibly took over Afghanistan.
Aug. 28,1996 25 Years Ago Kayak rodeo a warm-up for worlds: The Ottawa River was like the Queensway at rush hour last weekend, as the regular fleet of whitewater rafts shared the Calumet channel with 175 competitors in the fourth
This past year and a half, has been very difficult for our small town organizations and the countless volunteers who run them. We have been unable to host any (or very few) of our fundraisers which typically is how we
Last Saturday, Kate Kinslow and Brandon Harkins were married at Wilderness Tours in Beacburg, Ont. Family and friends gathered to witness the ceremony and wish them well. May you be blessed Kate and Brandon with many years of love, faith,
We are in another heat wave. It’s too hot to even work in the garden. Anyone who wants zucchini, cucumbers or beans come and pick your own. Free. I don’t like to see it go to waste. Feel free to
Congratulations to Meghan (Foran) and Blake Howarth on the arrival of their baby boy, Luke Nolan. He arrived on Aug. 17 and he is a little brother for Mason. Wishing the whole family all the best as they welcome little
Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the Fleury family of Nichabau on the passing of Wilbert Fleury, son of the late Tommy Fleury and Geneva Ranger and husband of Agnes (Katie) Watters. He passed away peacefully at the
Our deepest condolences to the Davis family on the loss of Colleen on Aug. 17 at the age of 56. Colleen was the mother of Colton and Carlie (Ryan Friend). She was the daughter of Doreen and the late Harold.
By Gillian MacDougall In rural communities 4-H is a familiar name and is often thought to be a group reserved solely for farm kids and showing livestock, but 4-H today has expanded and developed to offer far more than that
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!

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!
Every Friday – Hooley in the Hall. Live music 7 – 9:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall, 530 Main, Shawville. Free. Dance if you’d like
Where: Shawville Arena, 215 rue Lang
When: 7:45 p.m. (Warmup at 7:15 p.m.)
Regular Season Home Game #3 – Pontiacs vs. South Grenville Rangers. Warmup at 7:15 p.m.
Ticket link: https://events.frontdoor.plus/event/1554

Get your tickets!
Remembrance Day Spaghetti and meat ball Dinner & Dance – music by Danny Sylvester
Join us as we come together to honour those who have served and continue to serve for our freedom.
Friday, November 8th, 2025
TCRA, Ladysmith
Dinner & Dance: 6 PM – 12 AM (Doors open at 5 PM)
Music by Danny Sylvester
Cash bar
Tickets $20 – sold in advance
$10 after 7:30 for the dance
Enjoy a delicious spaghetti and meat ball dinner served with Caeser salad and garlic bread, followed by music, and dancing as we gather in remembrance and gratitude.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to our local Legion.
We would love to display photos of your loved ones who have served — please send them in or bring them with you to the event.
Hosted by the Ladysmith Recreation Committee.
Let’s share a meal, some memories, and our appreciation together.
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Dîner et danse des spaghettis et des boulettes de viande du jour du Souvenir
Rejoignez-nous alors que nous nous réunissons pour honorer ceux qui ont servi et continuent de servir pour notre liberté.
Samedi le 8 Novembre
TCRA, Ladysmith
Dîner et danse : 18 h – 12 h (les portes ouvrent à 17 h)
Musique de Danny Sylvester
Barre de caisse
Billets 20 $ – vendus à l’avance
Billets 10 $ après 7h30 pour la danse
Profitez d’un délicieux dîner de spaghettis et de boulettes de viande servi avec du pain à l’ail, de la musique et de la danse alors que nous nous rassemblons en souvenir et en gratitude.
Une partie des recettes sera reversée à notre Légion locale.
Nous aimerions afficher des photos de vos proches qui ont servi – veuillez les envoyer ou les apporter avec vous à l’événement.
Hébergé par l’association Recreative Ladysmith
Partageons un repas, quelques souvenirs et notre appréciation ensemble.
The Pontiac Historical Society will hold its Annual General Meeting at the Pontiac Archives, 358 Main Street, Shawville, Quebec, on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome. Phone 819-647-3538 for information.
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!

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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