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Waltham – Helen Perry

On Sunday morning, at our Sunday mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church a Remembrance Day celebration took place. Larry Perry carried up the

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Hope everyone had a great Halloween. The town was full of happy children going from house to house and the weather was great. Happy belated

Waltham: Helen Perry

Waltham residents were saddened to hear of the passing of Courtney Robinson, of Pembroke. He was the beloved husband of Esther Robinson (nee Hodgins). Courtney

Quyon: Jillian Young

Congratulations to Brady Trudeau and Cass Sullivan, as they were married this past weekend in Mont Tremblant. A group of close family and friends were

Waltham – Helen Perry

On Sunday afternoon, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church here in Waltham, the young award-winning duo, The Fiddleairs, entertained. They put on an amazing

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Peck family on the loss of Brian on Oct. 16, at the age of 69. He was the husband of Rhea

Quyon – Jillian Young

It was a spooky weekend in Quyon, as Halloween celebrations were taking place all weekend long. On Friday evening, the Onslow Home and School Committee

Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to Shannon Purcell and her family on the passing of her father, Barry Purcell, on Oct. 1. Our prayers are with

Waltham – Helen Perry

The past couple of days we have been experiencing summer like weather. We are enjoying it, as we know what is just around the corner.

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Murray family on the loss of Andrée on Oct. 15, at the age of 74. She was the partner of the

Waltham – Helen Perry

On Sunday morning, at our Sunday mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church a Remembrance Day celebration took place. Larry Perry carried up the flag. Phil Perry read the poem In Flanders Fields and we sang our national anthem

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Hope everyone had a great Halloween. The town was full of happy children going from house to house and the weather was great. Happy belated birthday to Phyllis Wilson who celebrated her birthday on Nov. 3. Happy belated 50th Anniversary

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Waltham: Helen Perry

Waltham residents were saddened to hear of the passing of Courtney Robinson, of Pembroke. He was the beloved husband of Esther Robinson (nee Hodgins). Courtney and Esther were former residents of Waltham. They raised their beautiful family here. Our heartfelt

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Quyon: Jillian Young

Congratulations to Brady Trudeau and Cass Sullivan, as they were married this past weekend in Mont Tremblant. A group of close family and friends were there to celebrate with the newlyweds. Wishing them both a lifetime of love and laughter

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Waltham – Helen Perry

On Sunday afternoon, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church here in Waltham, the young award-winning duo, The Fiddleairs, entertained. They put on an amazing performance of fiddling, step-dancing and singing. The monetary donations are going towards helping to defray

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Peck family on the loss of Brian on Oct. 16, at the age of 69. He was the husband of Rhea and the father of Mandy, Erin, late Jeremy and late Chad. Our thoughts and prayers

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Quyon – Jillian Young

It was a spooky weekend in Quyon, as Halloween celebrations were taking place all weekend long. On Friday evening, the Onslow Home and School Committee hosted their first event of the school year, as they invited students out for their

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to Shannon Purcell and her family on the passing of her father, Barry Purcell, on Oct. 1. Our prayers are with you, Shannon, as you grieve the loss of your dad. Last Thursday, the Quyon Family

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Waltham – Helen Perry

The past couple of days we have been experiencing summer like weather. We are enjoying it, as we know what is just around the corner. We were saddened to hear of the passing of Roger Roy of Pointe Gatineau, QC.

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Murray family on the loss of Andrée on Oct. 15, at the age of 74. She was the partner of the late Diane Moïse. Our deepest condolences to the Hodgins family on the loss of Barry

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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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