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Social Notes – November 29, 2023

Quyon – Jillian Young Deepest sympathy is extended to the loved ones of Lorna Philippe, as she passed away on Nov. 16 at the age

Social Notes – Nov. 22, 2023

Quyon – Jillian Young This past Saturday, my mom and I were able to catch a few of my niece Danica Provost’s volleyball games during

Social Notes – November 15, 2023

Quyon – Jillian Young What a terrific crowd out on Saturday for the Onslow Christmas Craft Sale at the Community Centre in Quyon. I had

Social Notes – November 8, 2023

Quyon – Jillian Young This past Saturday evening, the Quyon Community Association hosted their second Trivia Night at the Quyon Community Centre. The evening was

Social Notes – November 1, 2023

Waltham – Helen Perry It was nice to see the trick or treaters on Halloween night dressed in their different costumes. Despite the colder weather,

Social Notes October 25, 2023

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse Our deepest condolences to the Eades and Horner families on the loss of Leona on Oct. 15, at the age of

Social Notes – October 18, 2023

Quyon – Jillian Young Deepest sympathies to the Marcotte and Côté families on the passing of Annette Marcotte on Oct. 12 at the age of

Social Notes – Oct. 11, 2023

Quyon – Jillian Young Despite dreary weather, it was a terrific Thanksgiving weekend. We enjoyed the Thanksgiving service at Quyon United Church on Sunday morning,

Social Notes – October 4, 2023

Sheenboro – Doris Ranger Our condolences to the Sallafranque and Conroy families on the passing of Joan Sallafranque of Chapeau. She passed away on Sept.

Social Notes – September 27, 2023

Quyon – Jill Young Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Jimmy Marks, as he passed away on September 15. Our thoughts and prayers

Social Notes – November 29, 2023

Quyon – Jillian Young Deepest sympathy is extended to the loved ones of Lorna Philippe, as she passed away on Nov. 16 at the age of 66. Thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time. On Nov.

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Social Notes – Nov. 22, 2023

Quyon – Jillian Young This past Saturday, my mom and I were able to catch a few of my niece Danica Provost’s volleyball games during a tournament she was playing in Gatineau with her school team. She plays Cadet Volleyball

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Social Notes – November 15, 2023

Quyon – Jillian Young What a terrific crowd out on Saturday for the Onslow Christmas Craft Sale at the Community Centre in Quyon. I had a busy day at my table selling Watkins products, and it was so nice to

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Social Notes – November 8, 2023

Quyon – Jillian Young This past Saturday evening, the Quyon Community Association hosted their second Trivia Night at the Quyon Community Centre. The evening was filled with challenging trivia questions, snacks and drinks, and lots of fun for all who

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Social Notes – November 1, 2023

Waltham – Helen Perry It was nice to see the trick or treaters on Halloween night dressed in their different costumes. Despite the colder weather, it did not deter them. Anniversary wises and love are wished to Marlene and George

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Social Notes October 25, 2023

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse Our deepest condolences to the Eades and Horner families on the loss of Leona on Oct. 15, at the age of 96. Leona was the wife of the late Grant. She was the mother of Ronald

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Social Notes – October 18, 2023

Quyon – Jillian Young Deepest sympathies to the Marcotte and Côté families on the passing of Annette Marcotte on Oct. 12 at the age of 82. Annette was a good neighbour to our family, and she will be dearly missed

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Social Notes – Oct. 11, 2023

Quyon – Jillian Young Despite dreary weather, it was a terrific Thanksgiving weekend. We enjoyed the Thanksgiving service at Quyon United Church on Sunday morning, where the sanctuary had been beautifully decorated by the UCW ladies and was just brimming

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Social Notes – October 4, 2023

Sheenboro – Doris Ranger Our condolences to the Sallafranque and Conroy families on the passing of Joan Sallafranque of Chapeau. She passed away on Sept. 11 at the young age of 87. Joan was well known for her volunteer services

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Social Notes – September 27, 2023

Quyon – Jill Young Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Jimmy Marks, as he passed away on September 15. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Jimmy’s loved ones at this sad time. Congratulations to Tina Trudeau

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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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