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June 18, 2025

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Shawville LYSE LACOURSE 819-647-5932

Happy birthday to the following people celebrating this upcoming week: Bromwell Sally, Leigh Richard, Amy Keindel, Kim Howard, Donna Presley, Cathy Pasch, Nicole Carson, Jane

Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

On Thursday, Canadians across the country showed their support in solidarity, as many wore a hockey jersey to their workplace, school or at home in

Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

We would like to send out our condolences to the family and friends of Donald Graveline who passed away April 12. Donald was married to

Shawville LYSE LACOURSE 819-647-5932

Happy birthday to the following people celebrating this upcoming week: Bromwell Sally, Leigh Richard, Amy Keindel, Kim Howard, Donna Presley, Cathy Pasch, Nicole Carson, Jane O’Neill, James Howard, Julie Tubman, Earle Potvin, Robert Younge, Heather Grant, Patricia Greer, Heather Hodgins-Chan,

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Ladysmith Lillian Pasch 819-647-5304

Our sympathy to the family and friends of Myrtle Deering who passed away last week at the age of 91 years. Myrtle lived most of her life in Ladysmith and was in a nursing home in Brockville, Ont. for the

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Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

On Thursday, Canadians across the country showed their support in solidarity, as many wore a hockey jersey to their workplace, school or at home in support of the tragedy of the Broncos Hockey Team in Humboldt, Sask. Our thoughts and

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Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

We would like to send out our condolences to the family and friends of Donald Graveline who passed away April 12. Donald was married to Muriel Kelly and was the father of Anne (Patrick Lloyd), Donny Jr., Gerry, Laurie (Richard

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Ladysmith Lillian Pasch 819-647-5304

Our sympathy to the family and friends of Lawrence Schrankler who passed away April 2 in his 69th year. Our sympathy to the family and friends of Mary Ellen (Nellie) Nulty who passed away March 24 at 95 years of

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LOCAL EVENTS
28 Jun

Festival de la Culbute Festival

June 28, 2025
All Day

A celebration of the 150th anniversary of the construction of the Culbute Locks, an industrial marvel in its day and an important part of our local heritage.
A day filled with celebration;
– The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show
– Music and dancing
– Food and drink
– and much more!
We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada

Music Trivia Nite

Music Trivia Nite

June 28, 2025
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Come enjoy an evening of fun! Test your knowledge of Music Trivia! Prizes, and some competition!
Bar, snacks will be available. All money raised will go towards a chair lift for the Town Hall.

Gardening Workshops

Gardening Workshops

July 5, 2025 - July 19, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
We at the Parents’ Voice Shawville Area are excited to offer these two workshops! July 5 & July 19 from 11:00-12:00.
Have partnered with Pure Conscience to offer two 1 hour planting workshops for parents and children.
The workshop will include the following activities:
  1. How to read seed labels
  2. Knowing what and when to plant
  3. Getting your hands dirty with planting!
  4. Planning your garden
  5. Some gardening tips and tricks
  6. Trimming plants
  7. Fall garden planning
Please complete this form to reserve your spot. Payment will be made closer to the date if we get the minimum number of participants. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/DEuHomtBka5Dkw8v7
Cost: $20 per participant (parent and 1 child)
12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree

12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree

July 17, 2025 - July 20, 2025
6:00 pm

A Weekend of Amazing Country Music and Fun!

02 Aug

PPHS Reunion

August 2, 2025
All Day

PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6

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