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Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the Smith family of Nichabau, Que. on the passing of their mom Nora Conway, wife of the

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 marked a year since the first case of COVID-19 emerged in Canada. We have learned a lot since the pandemic began.

Quyon: Jill Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to Sherry Henderson and her family on the passing of her mom, Eleanor, on Jan. 10. The thoughts and prayers of

Waltham: Helen Perry

We are now well into the new year. My New Year’s resolution is not to allow myself to be overwhelmed by the negative events and

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

Happy birthday wishes go out to Maurice Beauregard on Jan. 27, to Cecile Smith on Jan. 28, to Suzanne Pilon on Jan. 29, to Donna

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Happy belated birthday congratulations to Lila Dale who celebrated her 97th birthday on Jan. 17 in Newfoundland. Your family and friends wish you the best

Quyon: Jill Young

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Hal Young who passed away on Jan. 14. The thoughts and prayers of the community are with his

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the families of Leona Ouellette (née Darcy) who passed away suddenly on Jan. 11, at the age

Waltham: Helen Perry

I apologize for misspelling a name in my column last week. It should have read Lisa Liebeck (nee Archambault). Warm birthday wishes are extended to

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

The world is anxiously watching to see how this inauguration is going to go down. Even after the inauguration there is still going to be

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the Smith family of Nichabau, Que. on the passing of their mom Nora Conway, wife of the late Lester Smith. A private service will be held on Friday at St. Alphonsus Church

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 marked a year since the first case of COVID-19 emerged in Canada. We have learned a lot since the pandemic began. We are more . . .

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Quyon: Jill Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to Sherry Henderson and her family on the passing of her mom, Eleanor, on Jan. 10. The thoughts and prayers of the community are with you at this sad time. Condolences are also going out to

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Waltham: Helen Perry

We are now well into the new year. My New Year’s resolution is not to allow myself to be overwhelmed by the negative events and situations of 2020. What a ride! Events in the US have been frightening and certainly

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

Happy birthday wishes go out to Maurice Beauregard on Jan. 27, to Cecile Smith on Jan. 28, to Suzanne Pilon on Jan. 29, to Donna Dagenais on Jan. 30 and to Timmy St. Jean on Feb 1. I was watching

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Happy belated birthday congratulations to Lila Dale who celebrated her 97th birthday on Jan. 17 in Newfoundland. Your family and friends wish you the best for the upcoming year. Happy belated 65th birthday to William Rowat who . . .

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Quyon: Jill Young

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Hal Young who passed away on Jan. 14. The thoughts and prayers of the community are with his wife Muriel and all of his loved ones at this sad time. I also saw

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Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the families of Leona Ouellette (née Darcy) who passed away suddenly on Jan. 11, at the age of 78. She was born in Sheenboro, Que., into a large and loving, musically gifted,

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Waltham: Helen Perry

I apologize for misspelling a name in my column last week. It should have read Lisa Liebeck (nee Archambault). Warm birthday wishes are extended to Jean Pelletier who is celebrating his birthday on Jan. 21. All the best of health

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

The world is anxiously watching to see how this inauguration is going to go down. Even after the inauguration there is still going to be a rough road ahead. How much more civil unrest will the Americans have? Well, we

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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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