Caldwell CONNIE HUNTER819-647-4700
I hope everyone had a good week. There are not too many weeks left of winter now. My daughter Natasha and her husband Sean will
I hope everyone had a good week. There are not too many weeks left of winter now. My daughter Natasha and her husband Sean will
Congratulations to Lindsay Hamilton and Ryan Woermke who welcomed a beautiful baby girl on Feb. 11. Elaine (Lainey) Emily Dawn arrived safely and is a
Well, this week I have a few things I can report on. St. Joseph’s Manor held their Valentine’s Brunch on Sunday. It was very well
Happy Valentine’s Day, I hope that everyone enjoys some special time with their sweetie. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Patrick Paulusse and
Our sympathy to the family and friends of Alex Russell who passed away last week. He was in his 90s. He will be sadly missed
A surprise 95th birthday party was held in honour of Yvette Rodgers-Lacourse on Saturday at the Church Hall in Bryson. It was hosted by her
Our condolences and prayers go out to parents Roger Fleury and Joyce Bryson, Grandma Grace and brothers Denis Claude and Marc Alain on the passing
Our heartfelt sympathy thoughts and prayers are with the Fleury family of Chapeau with the recent passing of Jean-Pierre Fleury. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and
Our sympathy to the family and friends of Elsie Sparrow who passed away on Feb. 3. She will be sadly missed by all who knew
Congratulations to Kendra Kearns and Travis Johnston, who were married on Saturday at St. Mary’s Church in Quyon. A celebration with family and friends followed
I hope everyone had a good week. There are not too many weeks left of winter now. My daughter Natasha and her husband Sean will be leaving on Tuesday for Costa Rica to celebrate their 20th anniversary. I hope they
Congratulations to Lindsay Hamilton and Ryan Woermke who welcomed a beautiful baby girl on Feb. 11. Elaine (Lainey) Emily Dawn arrived safely and is a new, little sister for Sam. Lainey is named after her 100-year-old great-great-aunt, Elaine Hamilton Mohr
Well, this week I have a few things I can report on. St. Joseph’s Manor held their Valentine’s Brunch on Sunday. It was very well attended. I can vouch for that, as I attended. The food was delicious. They did
Happy Valentine’s Day, I hope that everyone enjoys some special time with their sweetie. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Patrick Paulusse and his family of Pembroke, Ont. in the passing of their dear brother Christopher. On Saturday
Our sympathy to the family and friends of Alex Russell who passed away last week. He was in his 90s. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. We had a snowy weekend but it was a little
A surprise 95th birthday party was held in honour of Yvette Rodgers-Lacourse on Saturday at the Church Hall in Bryson. It was hosted by her family. Congratulations Yvette. Our thoughts and prayers to the Russell family on the loss of
Our condolences and prayers go out to parents Roger Fleury and Joyce Bryson, Grandma Grace and brothers Denis Claude and Marc Alain on the passing of Jean Pierre Fleury of Hull, Que. The funeral service was held at St. Alphonsus
Our heartfelt sympathy thoughts and prayers are with the Fleury family of Chapeau with the recent passing of Jean-Pierre Fleury. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Ron Price of St. Joseph with the recent passing of his two
Our sympathy to the family and friends of Elsie Sparrow who passed away on Feb. 3. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Our sympathy to the family and friends of John “Sonny” Germain who passed away
Congratulations to Kendra Kearns and Travis Johnston, who were married on Saturday at St. Mary’s Church in Quyon. A celebration with family and friends followed the ceremony at the Jack Graham Community Centre in Bristol. Wishing them all the best
We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.
Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!
Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!

Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.
Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !
Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!
Every Friday – Hooley in the Hall. Live music 7 – 9:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall, 530 Main, Shawville. Free. Dance if you’d like

Get your tickets!
Remembrance Day Spaghetti and meat ball Dinner & Dance – music by Danny Sylvester
Join us as we come together to honour those who have served and continue to serve for our freedom.
Friday, November 8th, 2025
TCRA, Ladysmith
Dinner & Dance: 6 PM – 12 AM (Doors open at 5 PM)
Music by Danny Sylvester
Cash bar
Tickets $20 – sold in advance
$10 after 7:30 for the dance
Enjoy a delicious spaghetti and meat ball dinner served with Caeser salad and garlic bread, followed by music, and dancing as we gather in remembrance and gratitude.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to our local Legion.
We would love to display photos of your loved ones who have served — please send them in or bring them with you to the event.
Hosted by the Ladysmith Recreation Committee.
Let’s share a meal, some memories, and our appreciation together.
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Dîner et danse des spaghettis et des boulettes de viande du jour du Souvenir
Rejoignez-nous alors que nous nous réunissons pour honorer ceux qui ont servi et continuent de servir pour notre liberté.
Samedi le 8 Novembre
TCRA, Ladysmith
Dîner et danse : 18 h – 12 h (les portes ouvrent à 17 h)
Musique de Danny Sylvester
Barre de caisse
Billets 20 $ – vendus à l’avance
Billets 10 $ après 7h30 pour la danse
Profitez d’un délicieux dîner de spaghettis et de boulettes de viande servi avec du pain à l’ail, de la musique et de la danse alors que nous nous rassemblons en souvenir et en gratitude.
Une partie des recettes sera reversée à notre Légion locale.
Nous aimerions afficher des photos de vos proches qui ont servi – veuillez les envoyer ou les apporter avec vous à l’événement.
Hébergé par l’association Recreative Ladysmith
Partageons un repas, quelques souvenirs et notre appréciation ensemble.
The Pontiac Historical Society will hold its Annual General Meeting at the Pontiac Archives, 358 Main Street, Shawville, Quebec, on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome. Phone 819-647-3538 for information.
We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.
Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!
Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!

Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.
Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !
Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!
Every Friday – Hooley in the Hall. Live music 7 – 9:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall, 530 Main, Shawville. Free. Dance if you’d like
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