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Vinton: Diane Boisvert (Sept. 22)

Happy birthday wishes go out to: Dennis Sauriol, Chloe Meilleur, Mariann Frost and Lois Smith on Sept. 22, to Daryl Hill on Sept. 23, to

Waltham: Helen Perry (Sept. 15)

In my column last week, I reported that the big man fish in the Co-ed Bass Fishing Derby was reeled in by Curtis Hokum weighing

Quyon: Jill Young (Sept. 15)

A big congratulations to my cousin, Kenny Fleck and his wife Jenna who welcomed a beautiful baby girl on Sept. 6. Her name is Collins

Vinton: Diane Boisvert (Sept. 15)

On the long weekend, Sharon Crawford and I went to visit my cousin, Bob Mayhew at his camp in Lindsay Ont. We took Sharon’s new

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse (Sept. 8)

Our deepest condolences to the Lehmann family on the loss of Douglas on Aug. 27 at the age of 58.  Our thoughts and prayers for

Quyon: Jill Young (Sept. 8)

Congratulations to Sarah Michelle Davis on the arrival of her twin boys last week. She named the babies Atlas and Nixon and they arrived early

Waltham: Helen Perry (Sept. 8)

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Leonard Duff of Allumette Island, Que. He was the beloved husband of Atje (Nieuwland). Our thoughts

Sheenboro: Dorris Ranger (Sept. 8)

Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the Duff family on the passing of Leonard Duff, beloved husband of 39 years to Atje (nee

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse (Sept. 1)

Our sympathies to the family of Lois Garretty Howard who passed away on Aug. 18, in British Columbia in her 98th year. She was the

Vinton: Diane Boisvert (Sept. 22)

Happy birthday wishes go out to: Dennis Sauriol, Chloe Meilleur, Mariann Frost and Lois Smith on Sept. 22, to Daryl Hill on Sept. 23, to Ashley Strong on Sept. 24, to Holly Hewitson, Chris Castonguay, Brooke Leach and Travis Pepin

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Waltham: Helen Perry (Sept. 15)

In my column last week, I reported that the big man fish in the Co-ed Bass Fishing Derby was reeled in by Curtis Hokum weighing in at 3.3 lbs. It should have read Yvan Laback, who reeled it in at

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Quyon: Jill Young (Sept. 15)

A big congratulations to my cousin, Kenny Fleck and his wife Jenna who welcomed a beautiful baby girl on Sept. 6. Her name is Collins Bristol Fleck and she is a little sister for Georgia. I know her nana Patti

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert (Sept. 15)

On the long weekend, Sharon Crawford and I went to visit my cousin, Bob Mayhew at his camp in Lindsay Ont. We took Sharon’s new pup, Luna with us and she did the trip very well. We stopped a few

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse (Sept. 8)

Our deepest condolences to the Lehmann family on the loss of Douglas on Aug. 27 at the age of 58.  Our thoughts and prayers for the Beaudoin and St. Aubin families on the loss of Brigitte on Sept. 3 at

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Quyon: Jill Young (Sept. 8)

Congratulations to Sarah Michelle Davis on the arrival of her twin boys last week. She named the babies Atlas and Nixon and they arrived early but I hear they are all doing very well. Wishing Sarah all the best. I

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Waltham: Helen Perry (Sept. 8)

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Leonard Duff of Allumette Island, Que. He was the beloved husband of Atje (Nieuwland). Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Atje, family and friends at this difficult time.

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Sheenboro: Dorris Ranger (Sept. 8)

Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the Duff family on the passing of Leonard Duff, beloved husband of 39 years to Atje (nee Nieuwland) of Allumette Island, Que. He passed away on August 29 shortly after his 67th

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse (Sept. 1)

Our sympathies to the family of Lois Garretty Howard who passed away on Aug. 18, in British Columbia in her 98th year. She was the wife of the late John W. Howard. She was the mother of Karen and Reverend

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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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