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Social Notes – July 24, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Our family had a wonderful summer weekend to remember. My sister and brother-in-law rented a cottage on the Ottawa River in

Social Notes – July 10, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young There was a great show in town on Saturday, with the Quyon Tractor and Truck Pull on at the fairgrounds. Despite

Social Notes – July 3, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young What a wonderful Canada Day weekend that was. Despite rainy weather on Saturday, the Pontiac Country Festival continued on, grateful for

Social Notes – June 26, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Courtney Tracey and David Hobbs, as they were married at Armohr Farms on Saturday, June 22. Best wishes are

Social Notes – June 19, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Deepest sympathies are extended to the family of Roy Nugent, as he passed away on June 12, in his 89th year.

Social Notes – June 12, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Jill McBane, my predecessor in writing the Quyon social notes, as she has retired as the owner of Boutique

Social Notes – June 5, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Brandon Campbell and Montana Proulx, as they tied the knot on Saturday, June 1 at the Jack Graham Community

Social Notes – May 29, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young On Friday, May 24, I joined with a group of friends to celebrate Caryl McCann-Cote’s 40th birthday. We enjoyed a fun

Social Notes – May 22, 2024

Waltham – Helen Perry I sure hope that everyone enjoyed the first long weekend of the summer. The mosquitoes have awoken from their winter slumber

Social Notes – May 15, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young I hope all of the fabulous moms had a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend. We enjoyed a family barbeque at my sister

Social Notes – July 24, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Our family had a wonderful summer weekend to remember. My sister and brother-in-law rented a cottage on the Ottawa River in Renfrew, and our whole family gathered there for a few days of sun, fun in

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Social Notes – July 10, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young There was a great show in town on Saturday, with the Quyon Tractor and Truck Pull on at the fairgrounds. Despite rain moving in mid-afternoon, the track crew persevered and the pulls were able to be

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Social Notes – July 3, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young What a wonderful Canada Day weekend that was. Despite rainy weather on Saturday, the Pontiac Country Festival continued on, grateful for their big tent and the Community Centre to provide shelter for the crowd. Everyone enjoyed

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Social Notes – June 26, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Courtney Tracey and David Hobbs, as they were married at Armohr Farms on Saturday, June 22. Best wishes are also going out to Michayla Teevens and Shawn Walters, who exchanged vows at Starborn Farms

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Social Notes – June 19, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Deepest sympathies are extended to the family of Roy Nugent, as he passed away on June 12, in his 89th year. As a local businessman and founder of RH Nugent Equipment Rentals and Nugent Farms, he

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Social Notes – June 12, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Jill McBane, my predecessor in writing the Quyon social notes, as she has retired as the owner of Boutique Shawville Shooz. Wishing you a wonderful retirement, Jill. We look forward to meeting the new

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Social Notes – June 5, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Brandon Campbell and Montana Proulx, as they tied the knot on Saturday, June 1 at the Jack Graham Community Centre in Bristol, Quebec. They were married in a beautiful outdoor ceremony, followed by a

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Social Notes – May 29, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young On Friday, May 24, I joined with a group of friends to celebrate Caryl McCann-Cote’s 40th birthday. We enjoyed a fun dinner at Lonestar in the Market in Ottawa, then walked several blocks to the ByTowne

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Social Notes – May 22, 2024

Waltham – Helen Perry I sure hope that everyone enjoyed the first long weekend of the summer. The mosquitoes have awoken from their winter slumber and are back with a vengeance. Hopefully, they won’t last too long. Our heartfelt sympathy,

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Social Notes – May 15, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young I hope all of the fabulous moms had a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend. We enjoyed a family barbeque at my sister and brother-in-law’s home in Chelsea, and had a great time spoiling the mothers in 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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