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February 18, 2026

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The way we were (August 25)

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

Thank our volunteers

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

Waltham: Helen Perry (August 25)

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

Vinton: Diane Boisvert (August 25)

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

Quyon: Jill Young (August 25)

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

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger (August 25)

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

4-H is a familiar name

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

The way we were (August 18)

Aug. 21,1996  25 Years Ago Eight horse hitch at Chapeau Fair: An eight-horse hitch, a rare feature at any fair, was a real crowd pleaser

Election 2021 the number one subject

Majority control of government? Recovery of the economy? How our government dealt with COVID-19? Climate change? Or control over language? Many successful countries in the

The way we were (August 25)

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

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Thank our volunteers

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

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Waltham: Helen Perry (August 25)

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,

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert (August 25)

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

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Quyon: Jill Young (August 25)

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

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Sheenboro: Doris Ranger (August 25)

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

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse (August 25)

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.

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4-H is a familiar name

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

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The way we were (August 18)

Aug. 21,1996  25 Years Ago Eight horse hitch at Chapeau Fair: An eight-horse hitch, a rare feature at any fair, was a real crowd pleaser Saturday at the Chapeau Fair.  The hitch was made up of Clydesdales owned by David

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Election 2021 the number one subject

Majority control of government? Recovery of the economy? How our government dealt with COVID-19? Climate change? Or control over language? Many successful countries in the world have worked with minority governments for decades. Every political party wants a majority government

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