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Waltham: Helen Perry (Oct. 6)

Birthday wishes and love are extended to Nevaeh Valiquette, daughter of Shannon and Tyler Valiquette, of Arnprior, Ont. who celebrated her ninth birthday on Oct.

Parent’s Voice: Fine motor development

According to Wikipedia “Fine motor skill is the coordination of small muscles in movement.”  Fine motor skills allow us to make small movements, for example

Waltham: Helen Perry (Sept. 29)

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Philip Lawrence (Larry) Tackney of Chapeau, Que. He was the beloved husband of Carol-Anne (nee Gagnon.)

Quyon: Jill Young (Sept. 29)

Congratulations to Adam and Sue (Chabot) Johnston and big brother Owen on the safe arrival of their baby girl. They welcomed beautiful little Emily Grace

Who will work for the people?

The 2021 federal election has been decided and political analysts have looked at the results and concluded what the majority of Canadians already knew.  1.

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger (Sept. 29)

Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to Wally Walker on the sudden passing of his wife Faye. Congratulations go out to Roy and Penny

The Way We Were (Sept. 29)

Oct. 2, 1996  25 Years Ago Pontiac loses annexation case: The municipality of Pontiac has lost its four-year-old appeal case against the Ministry of Municipal

Vinton: Diane Boisvert (Sept. 29)

I had a great week despite all the rain. Dave and Malu Campbell stopped in on their way back to B.C. after travelling to New Brunswick

Spiritual Growth: The last hill

 I walk on McCoy Road almost every day. It has a few hills. One in particular though, almost does me in every time. Going down

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse (Oct. 6)

Our deepest condolences to the Budge family on the loss of Jack on Sept. 12 at the age of 42. He was the father of Dakota. He was the brother of John (Celia), Madeleine (late Donald), Raymond (Susie), Peter (Barbara),

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Waltham: Helen Perry (Oct. 6)

Birthday wishes and love are extended to Nevaeh Valiquette, daughter of Shannon and Tyler Valiquette, of Arnprior, Ont. who celebrated her ninth birthday on Oct. 3. We hope that you had a fun-filled day Nevaeh. Happy anniversary and love is

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Parent’s Voice: Fine motor development

According to Wikipedia “Fine motor skill is the coordination of small muscles in movement.”  Fine motor skills allow us to make small movements, for example holding a crayon, tying shoes, opening lunch containers, doing up buttons, cutting with scissors, etc.

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Waltham: Helen Perry (Sept. 29)

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Philip Lawrence (Larry) Tackney of Chapeau, Que. He was the beloved husband of Carol-Anne (nee Gagnon.) Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Carol-Anne, family and friends at this difficult

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Quyon: Jill Young (Sept. 29)

Congratulations to Adam and Sue (Chabot) Johnston and big brother Owen on the safe arrival of their baby girl. They welcomed beautiful little Emily Grace on Sept. 22. She is a granddaughter for Merry-Jill Chabot and Debbie and Alvin Johnston.

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Who will work for the people?

The 2021 federal election has been decided and political analysts have looked at the results and concluded what the majority of Canadians already knew.  1. That this COVID-19 virus must be defeated as quickly as possible. Even if some Canadians

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Sheenboro: Doris Ranger (Sept. 29)

Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to Wally Walker on the sudden passing of his wife Faye. Congratulations go out to Roy and Penny Perrault who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on the weekend. Also congratulations go out to

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The Way We Were (Sept. 29)

Oct. 2, 1996  25 Years Ago Pontiac loses annexation case: The municipality of Pontiac has lost its four-year-old appeal case against the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. A unanimous decision by three judges of the Quebec Court of Appeal was handed

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert (Sept. 29)

I had a great week despite all the rain. Dave and Malu Campbell stopped in on their way back to B.C. after travelling to New Brunswick where they purchased their new home. They bought a duplex right on the ocean with

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Spiritual Growth: The last hill

 I walk on McCoy Road almost every day. It has a few hills. One in particular though, almost does me in every time. Going down is fun, but as we near the end of our walk, the climb feels so

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