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February 11, 2026

Current Conditions in Shawville -8.2°C

Social Notes

Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Pam Komm, as she passed away on Jan. 28 at the age of 90. Pam was well

Waltham – Helen Perry

On Friday evening, the Waltham Volunteer Fire Department held a dinner at the Waltham Station Restaurant. It was to honour Charlie Ethier, who retired this

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

This past weekend, we again had lower than normal temperatures seeing the windchills being -35 Celsius.  Please keep warm or well dressed whenever going outdoors.

Quyon – Jillian Young

As I write these notes on Monday morning, Feb. 2, the sun is shining brightly on another cold winter morning. Unfortunately, I think that means

Waltham – Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of Vinton and Campbell’s Bay communities, who suffered the loss and injuries of

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Congratulations to the Shawville Figure Skating Club wh participated in a competition the weekend of Jan. 22. Bravo! Congratulations to the Pontiac Community Players for

Quyon – Jillian Young

I’d like to give a big shout out to Sam Woermke and Farley Smith, as they and their Hull Olympiques teammates won the U13 BB

Waltham – Helen Perry

On Friday evening, the temperatures plunged into a cold snap. On Saturday morning, the temperature registered at -33C and -40C with the wind chill. We

Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Edith Nugent, as she passed away on Jan. 10.  Our thoughts and prayers are with all of

Waltham – Helen Perry

Last Thursday, we received quite a bit of snow. We were spared as they received several centimetres south and east of us. The roads were

Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Pam Komm, as she passed away on Jan. 28 at the age of 90. Pam was well loved in this community, and she will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are

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Waltham – Helen Perry

On Friday evening, the Waltham Volunteer Fire Department held a dinner at the Waltham Station Restaurant. It was to honour Charlie Ethier, who retired this past year. He was presented with a plaque for his dedication and faithful service for

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

This past weekend, we again had lower than normal temperatures seeing the windchills being -35 Celsius.  Please keep warm or well dressed whenever going outdoors. Our prayers go to the Morin family on the loss of Steve on Jan. 29.

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Quyon – Jillian Young

As I write these notes on Monday morning, Feb. 2, the sun is shining brightly on another cold winter morning. Unfortunately, I think that means the local groundhog has likely seen his shadow, and we’re in for another six weeks

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of Vinton and Campbell’s Bay communities, who suffered the loss and injuries of loved ones, resulting from a tragic snowmobile accident this past week. Belated birthday wishes are

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Congratulations to the Shawville Figure Skating Club wh participated in a competition the weekend of Jan. 22. Bravo! Congratulations to the Pontiac Community Players for a successful run of the play Boeing Boeing held this past week. Our sympathies to

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Quyon – Jillian Young

I’d like to give a big shout out to Sam Woermke and Farley Smith, as they and their Hull Olympiques teammates won the U13 BB Championship at the Tournoi Provincial de la Lièvre in Buckingham this past weekend. The final

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Waltham – Helen Perry

On Friday evening, the temperatures plunged into a cold snap. On Saturday morning, the temperature registered at -33C and -40C with the wind chill. We lost power for about an hour. It was so cold that our generator wouldn’t start.

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Edith Nugent, as she passed away on Jan. 10.  Our thoughts and prayers are with all of her loved ones at this sad time. On Sunday morning, the Quyon Lions Club held

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Last Thursday, we received quite a bit of snow. We were spared as they received several centimetres south and east of us. The roads were treacherous and there were several accidents. This is typical of our Canadian winters. I see

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