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December 17, 2025

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Quyon – Jillian Young

On Friday evening, I joined a group of friends at Gavan’s Hotel to hear Jessica Pearson perform in the Pub. I have become a big

Waltham – Helen Perry

Birthday wishes are extended to Hailey Romain and to Leonard Godin, who are celebrating their birthdays today, Aug. 27. We hope you both enjoy your

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Congratulations to newlyweds Marie-Michelle Lacourse and Peter Senack who were married in Larder Lake on Sat., Aug. 9. Our condolences to the Kelley and Larabie

My first drive on farm machinery

Everybody remembers their first drive on farm machinery. Mine wasn’t on a tractor. We got our first tractor in 1949, so I guess now you

In the ground

Several years ago, I wrote a series of articles called “The seven bank accounts of a farmer,” and the most valuable bank account was the

Pickles again

Sometimes it’s best to think back before making changes. Remember the first FTA agreement? Our prime minister at the time was a good friend of

The best laid plans

I listened to a couple explain how everything went wrong on a trip they had planned. This time though, they weren’t discouraged. Together they worked

Quyon – Jillian Young

We were deeply saddened to learn that Susan Hamilton passed away on Aug. 4. Sue has been a big part of my life for many

Waltham – Helen Perry

I sure hope that everyone is weathering this heat wave well. Remember to stay hydrated and keep your pets hydrated and indoors. On Saturday evening,

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Greer family on the loss of Gail on Aug. 1, in her 82nd year.   Our sympathies to the Hamilton

Quyon – Jillian Young

On Friday evening, I joined a group of friends at Gavan’s Hotel to hear Jessica Pearson perform in the Pub. I have become a big fan of her group, Jessica Pearson and the East Wind, but it was so much

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Birthday wishes are extended to Hailey Romain and to Leonard Godin, who are celebrating their birthdays today, Aug. 27. We hope you both enjoy your special day. Birthday wishes are extended to Anne Romain and to Travis Burnie who are

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Congratulations to newlyweds Marie-Michelle Lacourse and Peter Senack who were married in Larder Lake on Sat., Aug. 9. Our condolences to the Kelley and Larabie families on the loss of Donna on Aug. 12. Our thoughts and prayers for the

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My first drive on farm machinery

Everybody remembers their first drive on farm machinery. Mine wasn’t on a tractor. We got our first tractor in 1949, so I guess now you know that I was too young to drive the team.  My most memorable machine was

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In the ground

Several years ago, I wrote a series of articles called “The seven bank accounts of a farmer,” and the most valuable bank account was the ground that they work. The least important was money. If the other six were done

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Pickles again

Sometimes it’s best to think back before making changes. Remember the first FTA agreement? Our prime minister at the time was a good friend of the U.S. president (we thought) and if Canada gave up the very successful U.S.-Canada auto

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The best laid plans

I listened to a couple explain how everything went wrong on a trip they had planned. This time though, they weren’t discouraged. Together they worked through each obstacle and came home realizing that fighting the problem and not each other

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Quyon – Jillian Young

We were deeply saddened to learn that Susan Hamilton passed away on Aug. 4. Sue has been a big part of my life for many years, as a mentor, a friend, my best friend’s mom, and by extension, she was

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Waltham – Helen Perry

I sure hope that everyone is weathering this heat wave well. Remember to stay hydrated and keep your pets hydrated and indoors. On Saturday evening, we received some welcomed rain. There was also lighting and thunder and at one point

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Greer family on the loss of Gail on Aug. 1, in her 82nd year.   Our sympathies to the Hamilton family on the loss of Susan on Aug. 4, at the age of 67.  

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