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February 18, 2026

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Waltham: Helen Perry (Sept. 8)

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Leonard Duff of Allumette Island, Que. He was the beloved husband of Atje (Nieuwland). Our thoughts

Sheenboro: Dorris Ranger (Sept. 8)

Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the Duff family on the passing of Leonard Duff, beloved husband of 39 years to Atje (nee

Fluttering tummies

The fluttery tummies, as they are referred to in our home, is synonymous with the famous, common butterflies many children, parents and teachers experience in

The way we were (Sept. 1)

Sept. 4,1996  25 Years Ago Fair bigger than ever: Can you remember the last time you didn’t need to dig out your winter coat to

Time to reflect

Sometimes it’s just time to sit back and think about why things happened. August 29, was one of those days for me. I was sitting

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse (Sept. 1)

Our sympathies to the family of Lois Garretty Howard who passed away on Aug. 18, in British Columbia in her 98th year. She was the

Vinton: Diane Boisvert (Sept. 1)

I, for one, am sick of this humidity and hot weather. I do not function well in this heat and I’m sure most people don’t

Quyon: Jill Young (Sept. 1)

Happy back-to-school week to the elementary and high school students in our area. I can’t believe it is time for school again. This summer just

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

Oppression

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

Waltham: Helen Perry (Sept. 8)

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Leonard Duff of Allumette Island, Que. He was the beloved husband of Atje (Nieuwland). Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Atje, family and friends at this difficult time.

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Sheenboro: Dorris Ranger (Sept. 8)

Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the Duff family on the passing of Leonard Duff, beloved husband of 39 years to Atje (nee Nieuwland) of Allumette Island, Que. He passed away on August 29 shortly after his 67th

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Fluttering tummies

The fluttery tummies, as they are referred to in our home, is synonymous with the famous, common butterflies many children, parents and teachers experience in the days leading up to the first day of school, along with other events that

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The way we were (Sept. 1)

Sept. 4,1996  25 Years Ago Fair bigger than ever: Can you remember the last time you didn’t need to dig out your winter coat to withstand the cold nights during Shawville Fair? The unusually mild tempertures which reached as high

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Time to reflect

Sometimes it’s just time to sit back and think about why things happened. August 29, was one of those days for me. I was sitting in a comfortable lawn chair in the back of the old drive shed where the

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse (Sept. 1)

Our sympathies to the family of Lois Garretty Howard who passed away on Aug. 18, in British Columbia in her 98th year. She was the wife of the late John W. Howard. She was the mother of Karen and Reverend

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert (Sept. 1)

I, for one, am sick of this humidity and hot weather. I do not function well in this heat and I’m sure most people don’t either. I’m glad that the temperatures are cooling down this week to the low 20s

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Quyon: Jill Young (Sept. 1)

Happy back-to-school week to the elementary and high school students in our area. I can’t believe it is time for school again. This summer just flew by.  Wishing all of the kids, teachers and staff all the best for this

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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 your special day. Well, the heat wave and high humidity finally broke. It is a

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Oppression

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.

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