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Social Notes: February 28, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Michael McCann and Hailey Berube on the arrival of their sweet baby boy. They welcomed Bennett on Feb. 23,

Social Notes – Feb. 21, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Our deepest sympathy to the Dolan family, as Alice (Mulligan) Dolan passed away on Feb. 15 at the age of 93.

Social Notes – Feb. 14, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Happy Valentine’s Day to all. While it isn’t my favourite day of the year, I do hope everyone enjoys some treats

Social Notes – Feb. 7, 2024

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse Happy belated birthday to Chelsea Smith, Erika Orr and Bill Telford who celebrated their birthdays on Feb. 2. Happy belated birthday

Social Notes – January 31, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Hard work continues to pay off for Kenzie Smith, as she brought home another bronze medal in figure skating this past

Social Notes – January 24, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Kenzie Smith from the Shawville Figure Skating Club on another successful competition this past Saturday. Kenzie came home with

Social Notes – January 17, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Big birthday wishes are going out to my brother-in-law, Christopher Provost, as he turns 50 today, Jan. 17. Enjoy this milestone

Social Notes – January 10, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Happy New Year to all. I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Christmas season with family and friends, as that truly is

Social Notes – Dec. 20, 2023

Quyon: Jillian Young The countdown to Christmas is on, now just a few short days away. It’s hard to believe how quickly time flies this

Social Notes – Dec. 13, 2023

Sheenboro – Doris Ranger Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the Lariviere family of Chapeau on the passing of JP Lariviere on Dec.

Social Notes: February 28, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Michael McCann and Hailey Berube on the arrival of their sweet baby boy. They welcomed Bennett on Feb. 23, and he shares his birthday with his cousin Isaac. Bennett is a little brother for

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Social Notes – Feb. 21, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Our deepest sympathy to the Dolan family, as Alice (Mulligan) Dolan passed away on Feb. 15 at the age of 93. Mrs. Dolan was the owner of Dolan’s Fabric Shop in both Quyon and Renfrew for

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Social Notes – Feb. 14, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Happy Valentine’s Day to all. While it isn’t my favourite day of the year, I do hope everyone enjoys some treats and that you are all spoiled by the loves in your life. I also hope

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Social Notes – Feb. 7, 2024

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse Happy belated birthday to Chelsea Smith, Erika Orr and Bill Telford who celebrated their birthdays on Feb. 2. Happy belated birthday to Dannie Michel Hodgins who celebrated her birthday on Feb. 5. The Shawville United Church

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Social Notes – January 31, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Hard work continues to pay off for Kenzie Smith, as she brought home another bronze medal in figure skating this past weekend. Kenzie performed Star 4 in Skate Ontario Glen Cairn Love to Skate Competition. Her

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Social Notes – January 24, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Kenzie Smith from the Shawville Figure Skating Club on another successful competition this past Saturday. Kenzie came home with the bronze medal from the Regionals at the Slush Puppy Arena. Kenzie is the daughter

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Social Notes – January 17, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Big birthday wishes are going out to my brother-in-law, Christopher Provost, as he turns 50 today, Jan. 17. Enjoy this milestone occasion and wishing you all the best for the year ahead, Chris, with love from

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Social Notes – January 10, 2024

Quyon – Jillian Young Happy New Year to all. I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Christmas season with family and friends, as that truly is what it’s all about. I had a fantastic holiday, with the perfect mix of time

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Social Notes – Dec. 20, 2023

Quyon: Jillian Young The countdown to Christmas is on, now just a few short days away. It’s hard to believe how quickly time flies this time of year. I hope everyone has fun with the last minute hustle and bustle,

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Social Notes – Dec. 13, 2023

Sheenboro – Doris Ranger Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the Lariviere family of Chapeau on the passing of JP Lariviere on Dec. 11. He was the son of the late Wilfred Lariviere and Laura Landry. Funeral arrangements

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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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