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January 14, 2026

Current Conditions in Shawville 2.4°C

Social Notes

Quyon – Jillian Young

It was a busy weekend for a number of young hockey players in our area, as the Pontiac Winter Classic tournament was on in Shawville

Waltham – Helen Perry

Well it is a bit warmer than it has been in the last couple of days. It is normal and healthy to have cold winters.

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

The Municipality of Shawville has announced that due to the warmer weather last Friday, the outdoor rink is closed until further notice. Our thoughts and

Quyon – Jillian Young

Happy New Year to all! I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Christmas season, full of good times with family and friends, and maybe a little

Waltham – Helen Perry

Greetings dear faithful readers, as we welcome a brand new year 2026. I sure hope that everyone had wonderful Christmas and New Year’s Day with

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Racine family on the loss of William on Dec. 17, at the age of 89.   Our deepest

Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathies are extended to the family of Elmer Alexander, as he passed away on Dec. 9 at the age of 84. Elmer was my

Waltham – Helen Perry

Last Saturday, the Waltham R.A. held a Christmas party for the children at the Waltham Town Hall. The children did crafts, enjoyed treats and had

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest sympathies to the Hodgins family on the loss of James on Dec. 8, at the age of 82.   Our condolences to the

Quyon – Jillian Young

We had a perfect wintery evening for the Quyon Pastoral Charge’s Christmas House Tour last Mon., Dec. 1. We were welcomed into the homes of

Quyon – Jillian Young

It was a busy weekend for a number of young hockey players in our area, as the Pontiac Winter Classic tournament was on in Shawville for the U11-U13 age groups. The arena was buzzing with action all weekend long, and

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Well it is a bit warmer than it has been in the last couple of days. It is normal and healthy to have cold winters. It chases away flu bugs and viruses. Our volunteers here in Waltham have been busy

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

The Municipality of Shawville has announced that due to the warmer weather last Friday, the outdoor rink is closed until further notice. Our thoughts and prayers for the MacDougall family on the loss of Doug on Jan. 4, at the

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Happy New Year to all! I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Christmas season, full of good times with family and friends, and maybe a little gift or two from Santa Claus.  My Christmas festivities kicked off with a busy day

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Greetings dear faithful readers, as we welcome a brand new year 2026. I sure hope that everyone had wonderful Christmas and New Year’s Day with their family and friends. We enjoyed ours tremendously. We were blessed to spend lots of

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Racine family on the loss of William on Dec. 17, at the age of 89.   Our deepest condolences to the Crick and Pirie families on the loss of Lois on Dec. 20,

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathies are extended to the family of Elmer Alexander, as he passed away on Dec. 9 at the age of 84. Elmer was my bus driver for many years when I was a kid, and I fondly remember his

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Last Saturday, the Waltham R.A. held a Christmas party for the children at the Waltham Town Hall. The children did crafts, enjoyed treats and had a visit with Santa. On Saturday evening, the Waltham Station Restaurant held its annual turkey

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest sympathies to the Hodgins family on the loss of James on Dec. 8, at the age of 82.   Our condolences to the Smith family on the loss of Iris on Dec. 14, at the age of 93. 

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Quyon – Jillian Young

We had a perfect wintery evening for the Quyon Pastoral Charge’s Christmas House Tour last Mon., Dec. 1. We were welcomed into the homes of Brittany McKenny & Kris Belsher, Jenna & Stephen Rusenstrom, Eddie & Dianne McCann, and Parker

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