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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Happy belated birthday wishes to both Betty Lou Brownlee and Bev Hillier who celebrated their birthdays on Sept. 23. Our deepest condolences to the McCredie

Quyon – Jillian Young

The Quyon Legion hosted National Legion Week with a full slate of events to kick off their membership renewals for 2025. On Thursday evening, there

Waltham – Helen Perry

Earl McKnight celebrated a birthday on Sept. 16. May the coming year be filled with health and happiness. Hope you enjoyed your special day Earl.

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

The community Terry Fox Run last Sunday was a huge success. Congratulations to Carolann Barton and Jennifer Mielke for organizing this event. Carolann thanked Rick

Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Dr. Morgan Welburn and Philip Sweezey on the arrival of their baby girl, born on Sept. 4. They named her Noah Brooklinh, and

Waltham – Helen Perry

Belated birthday wishes and love are extended to Mary Pilon, of Pembroke, who celebrated her birthday on Sept. 7. We hope that you enjoyed your

Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Dannah (Draper) and Brandon Nugent on the arrival of their baby girl, Penelope Kathleen. She was born on Sept. 3, and she is

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Happy belated 45th wedding anniversary to Philippe and Jean Lacourse who celebrated their special day on Sept. 8. Our thoughts and prayers with the Thompson

Waltham – Helen Perry

Happy belated anniversary is extended to Jackie and Bert Collin, of Chapeau, who celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Aug. 22. Congratulations is wished to

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Fennell and Levesque families on the loss of Patricia on Aug. 16, at the age of 65. Patricia was the wife

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Happy belated birthday wishes to both Betty Lou Brownlee and Bev Hillier who celebrated their birthdays on Sept. 23. Our deepest condolences to the McCredie family on the loss of James on Sept. 14, at the age of 66. James

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Quyon – Jillian Young

The Quyon Legion hosted National Legion Week with a full slate of events to kick off their membership renewals for 2025. On Thursday evening, there was a great turn-out for their Appreciation Day, which featured a free BBQ for all.

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Earl McKnight celebrated a birthday on Sept. 16. May the coming year be filled with health and happiness. Hope you enjoyed your special day Earl. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the Allard family and friends of Chapeau

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

The community Terry Fox Run last Sunday was a huge success. Congratulations to Carolann Barton and Jennifer Mielke for organizing this event. Carolann thanked Rick Valin and John Petty for entrusting them with their legacy. Bravo to all the volunteers

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Dr. Morgan Welburn and Philip Sweezey on the arrival of their baby girl, born on Sept. 4. They named her Noah Brooklinh, and she is a granddaughter for Denny Welburn and Shelley Fraser, and a great-granddaughter for Tom

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Belated birthday wishes and love are extended to Mary Pilon, of Pembroke, who celebrated her birthday on Sept. 7. We hope that you enjoyed your special day Mary. Birthday wishes are extended to Maggie Duff, who celebrated her birthday on

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Dannah (Draper) and Brandon Nugent on the arrival of their baby girl, Penelope Kathleen. She was born on Sept. 3, and she is a little sister for Charlotte. Her excited grandparents are Mary-Sheila Keon, John Draper, and Paul

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Happy belated 45th wedding anniversary to Philippe and Jean Lacourse who celebrated their special day on Sept. 8. Our thoughts and prayers with the Thompson family on the loss of Keith on Sept. 5, in his 92nd year. He was

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Happy belated anniversary is extended to Jackie and Bert Collin, of Chapeau, who celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Aug. 22. Congratulations is wished to you on this milestone anniversary. May you be blessed with many more years of God’s

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Fennell and Levesque families on the loss of Patricia on Aug. 16, at the age of 65. Patricia was the wife of Richard and the stepmother of the late Julie, Marc (Louise) and Jean-Paul (Carole). Our

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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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