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October 22, 2025

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Quyon: Jill Young (Oct. 20)

The Quyon Lionettes hosted the return of their popular car rally event on Saturday after missing last year due to COVID-19. It was a fantastic

Quyon: Jill Young (Oct. 13)

Our deepest sympathies to the family of Urban Curley who passed away peacefully, at home in Quyon, on Oct. 8 in his 100th year. I

Vinton: Diane Boisvert (Oct. 13)

Happy belated birthday wishes go out to Beverly Lepack and Kyle Bertrand on Oct. 6, to Helen Desjardins on Oct. 7, to Maggie Crawford on

Waltham: Helen Perry (Oct. 13)

Thanksgiving weekend. On Saturday afternoon,  we drove down to the Little Red Wagon Winery and enjoyed a charcuterie board and some tasty wine. It was

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse (Oct. 13)

Happy 40th birthday to Melanie Murphy.  Happy belated birthday to Erin Barber, Louise Gregory, Gina Gregory and Linda Rooney who all celebrated their birthday on

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger (Oct. 13)

Belated birthday greetings go out to Rosemary Tallon Trottier and to Judy Darcy Carroll who celebrated birthdays last week.

Quyon: Jill Young (Oct. 6)

Deepest sympathies are extended to the family of Jeanne (Proulx) Aubin who passed away on Sept. 22 after a courageous battle with cancer. Our thoughts

Waltham: Helen Perry (Oct. 6)

Birthday wishes and love are extended to Nevaeh Valiquette, daughter of Shannon and Tyler Valiquette, of Arnprior, Ont. who celebrated her ninth birthday on Oct.

Waltham: Helen Perry (Sept. 29)

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Philip Lawrence (Larry) Tackney of Chapeau, Que. He was the beloved husband of Carol-Anne (nee Gagnon.)

Quyon: Jill Young (Oct. 20)

The Quyon Lionettes hosted the return of their popular car rally event on Saturday after missing last year due to COVID-19. It was a fantastic day despite rainy and dreary weather. The big winners were Meghan Foran, Heather Smith, Amanda

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Quyon: Jill Young (Oct. 13)

Our deepest sympathies to the family of Urban Curley who passed away peacefully, at home in Quyon, on Oct. 8 in his 100th year. I understand that the day before he passed away he was out in the field at

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert (Oct. 13)

Happy belated birthday wishes go out to Beverly Lepack and Kyle Bertrand on Oct. 6, to Helen Desjardins on Oct. 7, to Maggie Crawford on Oct. 8, to Beverly Stewart on Oct. 9, to Mildred Desjardins on Oct. 11, to

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Waltham: Helen Perry (Oct. 13)

Thanksgiving weekend. On Saturday afternoon,  we drove down to the Little Red Wagon Winery and enjoyed a charcuterie board and some tasty wine. It was our first time there and we loved it. The ambiance is beautiful.  On Sunday morning

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Quyon: Jill Young (Oct. 6)

Deepest sympathies are extended to the family of Jeanne (Proulx) Aubin who passed away on Sept. 22 after a courageous battle with cancer. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Proulx family and all of Jeanne’s loved ones at this

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse (Oct. 6)

Our deepest condolences to the Budge family on the loss of Jack on Sept. 12 at the age of 42. He was the father of Dakota. He was the brother of John (Celia), Madeleine (late Donald), Raymond (Susie), Peter (Barbara),

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Waltham: Helen Perry (Oct. 6)

Birthday wishes and love are extended to Nevaeh Valiquette, daughter of Shannon and Tyler Valiquette, of Arnprior, Ont. who celebrated her ninth birthday on Oct. 3. We hope that you had a fun-filled day Nevaeh. Happy anniversary and love is

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Waltham: Helen Perry (Sept. 29)

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Philip Lawrence (Larry) Tackney of Chapeau, Que. He was the beloved husband of Carol-Anne (nee Gagnon.) Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Carol-Anne, family and friends at this difficult

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SADC Community Event - Portage-du-Fort

SADC Community Event - Portage-du-Fort

November 6, 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!

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!

08 Nov

Remembrance Day Spaghetti and Meatballs dinner and dance

November 8, 2025
5:00 pm - 11:45 pm

Get your tickets!

Remembrance Day Spaghetti and meat ball Dinner & Dance – music by Danny Sylvester

Join us as we come together to honour those who have served and continue to serve for our freedom.

Friday, November 8th, 2025
TCRA, Ladysmith
Dinner & Dance: 6 PM – 12 AM (Doors open at 5 PM)
Music by Danny Sylvester
Cash bar
Tickets $20 – sold in advance
$10 after 7:30 for the dance

Enjoy a delicious spaghetti and meat ball dinner served with Caeser salad and garlic bread, followed by music, and dancing as we gather in remembrance and gratitude.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to our local Legion.

We would love to display photos of your loved ones who have served — please send them in or bring them with you to the event.

Hosted by the Ladysmith Recreation Committee.

Let’s share a meal, some memories, and our appreciation together.

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Dîner et danse des spaghettis et des boulettes de viande du jour du Souvenir

Rejoignez-nous alors que nous nous réunissons pour honorer ceux qui ont servi et continuent de servir pour notre liberté.

Samedi le 8 Novembre
TCRA, Ladysmith
Dîner et danse : 18 h – 12 h (les portes ouvrent à 17 h)
Musique de Danny Sylvester
Barre de caisse
Billets 20 $ – vendus à l’avance
Billets 10 $ après 7h30 pour la danse

Profitez d’un délicieux dîner de spaghettis et de boulettes de viande servi avec du pain à l’ail, de la musique et de la danse alors que nous nous rassemblons en souvenir et en gratitude.

Une partie des recettes sera reversée à notre Légion locale.

Nous aimerions afficher des photos de vos proches qui ont servi – veuillez les envoyer ou les apporter avec vous à l’événement.

Hébergé par l’association Recreative Ladysmith

Partageons un repas, quelques souvenirs et notre appréciation ensemble.

SADC Community Event - Thorne

SADC Community Event - Thorne

November 13, 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!

Thorne

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!

18 Nov

Joel Plaskett live

November 18, 2025
8:00 pm - 11:45 pm

Joel Plaskett, an East Coast icon, takes the stage at Gavan’s in Qyuon.
Gavan’s is the place to be on November 18th for an intimate and unforgettable night with Joel Plaskett — a songwriter, storyteller, and performer who always leaves the crowd wanting more. Opener is Mars Aspen, an emerging singer-songwriter from Ottawa.

Tuesday, November 18
Gavan’s 1157 Rue de Clarendon, Quyon, QC.
Doors at 8:00PM | Show at 9:00PM
Tickets $45 Available now at Gavanshotel.com

SADC Community Event - Shawville & Clarendon

SADC Community Event - Shawville & Clarendon

November 19, 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!

Shawville & Clarendon

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!

 

SADC Community Event - Otter Lake

SADC Community Event - Otter Lake

November 20, 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!

Otter Lake

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!

 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/waltham-tournee-communautaire-community-day-tickets-1409289134739

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