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Social notes – May 3, 2023

Quyon – Jill Young Oh my, what a wet weekend that was. It was certainly the last thing we needed with water levels already so

Social Notes – April 26, 2023

Quyon – Jill Young Congratulations to Heather (Smith) and Pat Younge on the arrival of their baby girl on April 14. They named her Iris

Social Notes – April 19, 2023

QUYON – JILL YOUNG I hope everyone is getting back to normal after that extended power outage over Easter weekend, and dealing with the after-effects

The Notes – April 12, 2023

Waltham: Helen Perry Well, we survived the ice storm last week. We were out of power for a few hours on Wednesday. Some people were

Social Notes : April 5, 2023

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Stephen and Amanda Scott, as they welcomed a baby boy named Ethan on March 25. He is another beautiful

Waltham: Helen Perry

The clergy, fellow priests and the laity of the Pembroke Diocese were saddened to hear of the passing of Reverend, Father Roch Jean Gagnon. He

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to all those who have lost loved ones, including our family, during the last few months. Please keep

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Happy belated birthday to Bonnie Chevrier who celebrated her special day on March 27. Our deepest condolences to the Woods family on the loss of

Quyon: Jill Young

Congratulations to Morgan (Scully) and Brandon Fenton on the arrival of their baby boy, Jack on March 19. He is a baby brother for Aurora

Social notes March 22, 2023

Jillian Young – Quyon Happy spring to all. I’m sure many are happy to see the change of the season, even though it still looks

Social notes – May 3, 2023

Quyon – Jill Young Oh my, what a wet weekend that was. It was certainly the last thing we needed with water levels already so high. Thinking of all those living close to the water’s edge and in Quyon along

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Social Notes – April 26, 2023

Quyon – Jill Young Congratulations to Heather (Smith) and Pat Younge on the arrival of their baby girl on April 14. They named her Iris Vera Kay and she is a little sister for Ivy. Wishing the whole family all

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Social Notes – April 19, 2023

QUYON – JILL YOUNG I hope everyone is getting back to normal after that extended power outage over Easter weekend, and dealing with the after-effects of it. I know it took me a few days to let go of the

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The Notes – April 12, 2023

Waltham: Helen Perry Well, we survived the ice storm last week. We were out of power for a few hours on Wednesday. Some people were not so lucky as they were out of power for several days. It sure did

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Social Notes : April 5, 2023

Quyon – Jillian Young Congratulations to Stephen and Amanda Scott, as they welcomed a baby boy named Ethan on March 25. He is another beautiful grandson for Eddy and Nancy Scott, and adored by his big sister Ella. Best wishes

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Waltham: Helen Perry

The clergy, fellow priests and the laity of the Pembroke Diocese were saddened to hear of the passing of Reverend, Father Roch Jean Gagnon. He was the beloved son of the late Pierre Gagnon and Germaine Pilon. He had once

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Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to all those who have lost loved ones, including our family, during the last few months. Please keep us in your prayers. Our condolences to the Fleury family of Nichabau, Que. on the

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Happy belated birthday to Bonnie Chevrier who celebrated her special day on March 27. Our deepest condolences to the Woods family on the loss of Donna on March 21. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Grace. She

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Quyon: Jill Young

Congratulations to Morgan (Scully) and Brandon Fenton on the arrival of their baby boy, Jack on March 19. He is a baby brother for Aurora and Lewis. Best wishes to the whole family as they welcome their sweet little boy.

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Social notes March 22, 2023

Jillian Young – Quyon Happy spring to all. I’m sure many are happy to see the change of the season, even though it still looks quite wintry out there. I can say I actually saw my first robin on Saturday,

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LOCAL EVENTS
SADC Community Event - Pontiac Ouest

SADC Community Event - Pontiac Ouest

August 21, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac!

We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.

Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!

Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!

SADC Pontiac Ouest

Célébrons 40 ans d’impact local avec la SADC Pontiac !

Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.

Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !

Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!

 

Details: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pontiac-ouest-journee-communautaire-community-event-tickets-1384250754269

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!!!!

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