Shawville: Lyse Lacourse (April 7)
The Octave of Easter is the eight-day period, or octave, that begins . . .
The Octave of Easter is the eight-day period, or octave, that begins . . .
Our deepest condolences to the Derouin and Mutchmore families on the loss of their son Gaëtan in a tragic accident at the age of 21.
This past weekend, a new restaurant opened in Quyon much to the excitement of local residents. The Clarendon Street Café is located right across the
They are finally rolling out the vaccines in the Pontiac for 65 and over. We are getting excited about getting everyone vaccinated so we can
Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the Lampkin family in the recent passing of their dear brother Patrick of Sheenboro, Que. Warm birthday
Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the Lampkin family of Sheenboro on the sudden passing of Pat Lampkin on March 23. He was
A belated birthday wish goes out to Les Carroll who celebrated his birthday on March 21. We hope that it was a good one Les.
Spring has officially sprung. What a beautiful weekend that was to usher in the new season. It felt so good to be outside enjoying the
On March 14, Theresa and I drove to Bancroft to meet our children Carl and Shelley so we could give them 100 pounds of hamburger
Happy 61st belated wedding anniversary to Ivan and Arlene Saunders who celebrated on March 19. Family and friends wish you both well. Happy belated 85th
The Octave of Easter is the eight-day period, or octave, that begins . . .
Our deepest condolences to the Derouin and Mutchmore families on the loss of their son Gaëtan in a tragic accident at the age of 21. It is important to sign your organ donation consent at the back of your driver’s
This past weekend, a new restaurant opened in Quyon much to the excitement of local residents. The Clarendon Street Café is located right across the street from me, in the building that used to be McCann’s Home Hardware. Best wishes
They are finally rolling out the vaccines in the Pontiac for 65 and over. We are getting excited about getting everyone vaccinated so we can get back some kind of normalcy. The third wave is hitting certain areas and I
Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the Lampkin family in the recent passing of their dear brother Patrick of Sheenboro, Que. Warm birthday wishes are extended to . . .
Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the Lampkin family of Sheenboro on the sudden passing of Pat Lampkin on March 23. He was residing at Residence Meilleur at Chapeau, Que. Our condolences also go out to Gary and
A belated birthday wish goes out to Les Carroll who celebrated his birthday on March 21. We hope that it was a good one Les. Happy 42nd wedding anniversary is wished to . . .
Spring has officially sprung. What a beautiful weekend that was to usher in the new season. It felt so good to be outside enjoying the sunshine and warm temperatures. I hope . . .
On March 14, Theresa and I drove to Bancroft to meet our children Carl and Shelley so we could give them 100 pounds of hamburger we bought on special here and of course, a lot of other homemade goods. We
Happy 61st belated wedding anniversary to Ivan and Arlene Saunders who celebrated on March 19. Family and friends wish you both well. Happy belated 85th birthday to Ivan Saunders who celebrated his birthday on March 20.
Every Friday – Hooley in the Hall. Live music 7 – 9:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall, 530 Main, Shawville. Free. Dance if you’d like
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!

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!
Every Friday – Hooley in the Hall. Live music 7 – 9:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall, 530 Main, Shawville. Free. Dance if you’d like

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.
The Pontiac Historical Society will hold its Annual General Meeting at the Pontiac Archives, 358 Main Street, Shawville, Quebec, on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome. Phone 819-647-3538 for information.
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