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Social Notes – May 8, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Deepest sympathies are extended to the family and friends of Randy Dagenais, as he passed away on Apr. 26 at the

Social Notes – May 1, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Sydney McMurray, as she graduated with her Masters in Education from Ottawa U last week. Sydney is the daughter

Social Notes – April 24, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Deepest sympathy to the family of Minor Chevrier, as he passed away on Apr. 19 at the age of 90. I

Social Notes – April 17, 2024

Waltham – Helen Perry Waltham residents are keeping their fingers crossed, and hoping that the relatively low Ottawa River levels will not surge to flooding

Social Notes – April 10, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young I’d like to give a big shout-out to Ryder Côté, as he just recently competed in the Nord Cup tournament in

Social Notes – April 3, 2024

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse There will be a public meeting at the Shawville United Church hall Wed. Apr. 3 at 7:00 p.m. The speaker will

Social Notes – March 27, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young On Saturday evening, the Quyon Community Association hosted their first-ever “Battle of the Bored” Games Night at the Quyon Community Centre.

Social Notes – March 20, 2024

Quyon – Jill Young Congratulations to Grace Cote and Hunter Milford, as they welcomed their first child on Mar. 12. Their baby boy Charlie Michael

Social Notes – March 13, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Colton Keon and Breanna Hodgins, as they welcomed their first child on Mar. 3. They are proud parents to

Social Notes – March 6, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Happy March break to all of the students, teachers, and staff who are enjoying their week off. I hope you all

Social Notes – May 8, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Deepest sympathies are extended to the family and friends of Randy Dagenais, as he passed away on Apr. 26 at the age of 54. Thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones as they grieve this

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Social Notes – May 1, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Sydney McMurray, as she graduated with her Masters in Education from Ottawa U last week. Sydney is the daughter of Joanne (Stanley) and Brian McMurray, and granddaughter of Don and Beverley Stanley. Sydney’s family

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Social Notes – April 24, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Deepest sympathy to the family of Minor Chevrier, as he passed away on Apr. 19 at the age of 90. I had the pleasure of working with Minor many years ago, when I was a summer

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Social Notes – April 17, 2024

Waltham – Helen Perry Waltham residents are keeping their fingers crossed, and hoping that the relatively low Ottawa River levels will not surge to flooding levels, this spring. In 2017 and again in 2019, flood waters did enormous damage to

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Social Notes – April 10, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young I’d like to give a big shout-out to Ryder Côté, as he just recently competed in the Nord Cup tournament in Paris, France alongside his teammates on MCN U-11. After going undefeated in the round robin

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Social Notes – April 3, 2024

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse There will be a public meeting at the Shawville United Church hall Wed. Apr. 3 at 7:00 p.m. The speaker will be Corey Spence, the mayor of Allumettes Island, on the subject of turning energy from

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Social Notes – March 27, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young On Saturday evening, the Quyon Community Association hosted their first-ever “Battle of the Bored” Games Night at the Quyon Community Centre. I participated on a team with my mom, my sister, and my niece, and we

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Social Notes – March 20, 2024

Quyon – Jill Young Congratulations to Grace Cote and Hunter Milford, as they welcomed their first child on Mar. 12. Their baby boy Charlie Michael James arrived safely, and he is the first grandchild for Caryl and Andre Cote, and

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Social Notes – March 13, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Colton Keon and Breanna Hodgins, as they welcomed their first child on Mar. 3. They are proud parents to a baby boy named Nashton. Wishing them all the best as they settle in with

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Social Notes – March 6, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Happy March break to all of the students, teachers, and staff who are enjoying their week off. I hope you all having a relaxing, fun break. This past Saturday, the Quyon Lions Club hosted their annual

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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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