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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

The Christmas tree lighting event this past Friday was again a success. Congratulations to the Shawville Lions Club for organizing a great Parade of Lights

Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Basil Belland, as he passed away on Nov. 25. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved

Waltham – Helen Perry

Birthday wishes are extended to Melanie Cloutier who celebrated her birthday on Nov. 25. We hope that you enjoyed your special day Mel. Birthday wishes

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers are going out to the Hill family on the loss of Mark on Nov. 17, the Gagne and Forget families on

Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to Lee Robinson and her family, as her mother Irene Tapper passed away on Nov. 21 at the age of 102.

Waltham – Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Sarah Sadie Hayman (nee Ryan). She was the beloved wife of the late Philip Hayman. Sadie

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the McIsaac family on the loss of Jim on Oct. 15. He was the husband of Karen (nee Dunlop) and the

Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathies to the family of Fred Mohr, as he passed away on Nov. 14 at the age of 74. Our thoughts and prayers are

Quyon – Jill Young

On Saturday Nov. 9, the Quyon Community Centre was bustling with activity, as the Onslow Home & School Committee hosted their annual Christmas Craft Sale.

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Sammin family on the loss of Arnold on Oct. 31, at the age of 89. He was the husband of

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

The Christmas tree lighting event this past Friday was again a success. Congratulations to the Shawville Lions Club for organizing a great Parade of Lights held this past Saturday. Thank you to all who participated. Our deepest condolences to the

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Basil Belland, as he passed away on Nov. 25. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones at this sad time. Our community is thinking of Glenna Campbell, as she lost

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Birthday wishes are extended to Melanie Cloutier who celebrated her birthday on Nov. 25. We hope that you enjoyed your special day Mel. Birthday wishes and love is wished to my sister Susan Pilon, of Casselman, Ont., who is celebrating

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers are going out to the Hill family on the loss of Mark on Nov. 17, the Gagne and Forget families on the loss of Nicole on Nov. 15, the Villeneuve family on the loss of Carmen

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to Lee Robinson and her family, as her mother Irene Tapper passed away on Nov. 21 at the age of 102. “Granny” was well known and loved by many in our community. Our hearts are with

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Waltham – Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Sarah Sadie Hayman (nee Ryan). She was the beloved wife of the late Philip Hayman. Sadie lived in Pembroke and was born and raised in St. Joseph. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the McIsaac family on the loss of Jim on Oct. 15. He was the husband of Karen (nee Dunlop) and the father of William and Robert (Courtney). Happy belated 60th birthday to Shannon Laferriere who celebrated

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathies to the family of Fred Mohr, as he passed away on Nov. 14 at the age of 74. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Linda, children Rebecca and Chuck, sister Shirley-Mae Davis, his grandchildren, and all

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Quyon – Jill Young

On Saturday Nov. 9, the Quyon Community Centre was bustling with activity, as the Onslow Home & School Committee hosted their annual Christmas Craft Sale. It was a very successful day, with many shoppers coming through all day long to

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Sammin family on the loss of Arnold on Oct. 31, at the age of 89. He was the husband of the late Iona and the father of Gail, Anne, Arnold Jr., late Marilyn and the

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LOCAL EVENTS
166th Cobden Fair

166th Cobden Fair

August 22, 2025 - August 24, 2025
9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Come help us celebrate our 166th Cobden Fair! This year’s fair is perfect for all ages! It will be the perfect family event. Join us on Friday, August 22nd, 2025 until Sunday, August 24th, 2025.

Enjoy Cope Amusements midway, livestock shows, food and craft vendors, scavenger hunt, bingo and non-stop entertainment all weekend long! Our infamous Demolition Derby and Beer Tent on Saturday night! Plus, Ry-J’s Rock Climbing Wall, MTK Racetrack Racing, Mini Golf, The Skills Ontario – Trades and Tech Truck and don’t forget to join us for dinner on Friday and Saturday night! And….so much more! And again this year we are offering Pay One Price! Buy your Advance Passes for $16 online or in person.

On Friday and Saturday, tickets at the gate will cost $20. On Sunday tickets at the gate will cost $16.

End your summer with Flair, come to the Cobden Fair!

artPontiac's Celebration of Youth & Grand Re-Opening

artPontiac's Celebration of Youth & Grand Re-Opening

August 23, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
All are welcome! Come and celebrate our youth with us at our grand reopening!

Yes, you heard us right: grand reopening! August 23, 2025 from 1-4p.m.

Fun activities await: silent auction, youth-focused art workshops, live entertainment, food, and much more.

Don’t miss the chance to meet us and join the celebration!
Play in the Park! "Twain's Tales" at Mill Dam Park

Play in the Park! "Twain's Tales" at Mill Dam Park

August 23, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Come see the Pontiac Community Players perform “Twain’s at Mill Dam Park in Shawville! Weather dependent. If it rains the day of the show, we will cancel on our facebook page. Stay tuned folks!! Free admission for all, bring your own chair.  Saturday, August 23rd at 2 p.m.

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
All Day

The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair!

www.shawvillefair.ca

Quyon Community Day

Quyon Community Day

September 6, 2025
All Day

Quyon Community Day – Sept 6th!! FREE Entry!!

NEW this year… the Great Canadian Lumberjacks will put on 3 demonstrations (noon, 3 & 7 pm) and the DRONES are coming back…

Live local musicians will once again hit the stage and this year “Chicken Fried” will keep us all singing and dancing into the night!!!

The Quyon Lions are once again providing a Roast Beef dinner – info on how to purchase dinner tickets will be provided soon. 

And that’s not all….. the annual 3-pitch ball tournament starts Friday night and plenty of Children’s activities will be set up in the park!!!

See ya there!!!!

Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge

Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge

September 6, 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge, le 6 septembre 2025 de 10h à 16h à la salle de conférence du Pontiac, 204 rue principale, Fort-Coulonge, QC J0X 1V0.

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