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Quyon – Jillian Young

I hope everyone enjoyed the Labour Day weekend and had a fantastic time at Shawville Fair. The weather was great, with only a few showers

Waltham – Helen Perry

Get well wishes, thoughts and prayers are with Anne Romain, who is recovering from surgery. On Saturday evening, a double 70th birthday party was held

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Congratulations to the Vacation Bible School team this year that was held at Bethel Pentacostal Church. The children loved the Scuba theme. Thanks to all

Quyon – Jillian Young

Last Friday evening, Aug. 16, the minor ball season came to a close as the final games were played in Shawville. I was very happy

Waltham – Helen Perry

Our sincere sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the Marcotte family, of Chapeau in the recent passing of Thomas Marcotte. He was predeceased by his

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Rutledge family on the loss of Goldie on Aug. 11. He was the husband of Emily and the father of

Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Mike and Meghan Baker on the arrival of their baby boy on Aug. 13. They named him Cal, and he is a little

Quyon- Jillian Young On Thursday, my sister Kara, cousin Patti, and I hosted a bridal shower in honour of our cousin, Tessa Young. We held

Social Notes – August 7, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Michel Provost and Janice Elliott, as they were married in Arnprior last Thursday, Aug. 1. The happy couple celebrated

Social Notes

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Scott Hunter and Kelly Marceau, as they welcomed a baby boy on July 19. They named him Cole, and

Quyon – Jillian Young

I hope everyone enjoyed the Labour Day weekend and had a fantastic time at Shawville Fair. The weather was great, with only a few showers here and there. The midway was busy as always, and there was always something to

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Get well wishes, thoughts and prayers are with Anne Romain, who is recovering from surgery. On Saturday evening, a double 70th birthday party was held in honour of Catherine Morin and Yves Bellefeuille. It took place at the Waltham Town

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Congratulations to the Vacation Bible School team this year that was held at Bethel Pentacostal Church. The children loved the Scuba theme. Thanks to all that were involved. Shawville Town Hall steps are being worked on. This means visitors must

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Last Friday evening, Aug. 16, the minor ball season came to a close as the final games were played in Shawville. I was very happy for my nephew Noah Young, as his U-9 Shawville team defeated another team from Shawville.

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Our sincere sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the Marcotte family, of Chapeau in the recent passing of Thomas Marcotte. He was predeceased by his wife Helen White and was the beloved companion of Joanne Gagnon. On Saturday evening, a

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Rutledge family on the loss of Goldie on Aug. 11. He was the husband of Emily and the father of Shawn, Steph, Rodney and Matthew. Our sympathies to the Brownlee family on the loss of

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Mike and Meghan Baker on the arrival of their baby boy on Aug. 13. They named him Cal, and he is a little brother for Cooper and Mack. Best wishes to the Baker family as they settle in

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Quyon- Jillian Young On Thursday, my sister Kara, cousin Patti, and I hosted a bridal shower in honour of our cousin, Tessa Young. We held a traditional Young family “dessert shower”, much like the ones Tessa’s grandmother, Brenda Young, held

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Social Notes – August 7, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Michel Provost and Janice Elliott, as they were married in Arnprior last Thursday, Aug. 1. The happy couple celebrated with close family and friends afterwards at their home in Ottawa. Wishing them all the

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Social Notes

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Scott Hunter and Kelly Marceau, as they welcomed a baby boy on July 19. They named him Cole, and he is a baby brother for Amber. Wishing them the best with their sweet little

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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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