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October 29, 2025

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Angus and Buckley families on the loss of Dora. She was the mother of Lynda (Paul) and Dale (Linda). Dora

Quyon: Jill Young

Our family was saddened to hear that my uncle Laurie MacKechnie passed away on Feb. 3 in his 92nd year. I have many fond memories

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

Happy birthday wishes go out to Melvin Amyotte on Feb. 11, to Christina Sloan on Feb. 13, to Shawn Lepine and Matthew Kluke on Feb.

Waltham: Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the L’Écuyer family in the recent passing of former Pontiac MNA Charlotte L’Écuyer. She was the former

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to Francoise and the Sallafranque family of Chapeau, Que. on the passing of Jerome on Feb. 7. Our

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Happy 99th birthday to Evelyn McCredie (nee Duff) who is celebrating at St. Joseph’s Manor on Feb. 6. Evelyn’s family and friends wish her well.

Quyon: Jill Young

Congratulations to Tina Trudeau and Nick Philippe on the birth of their first child, a baby boy born on Jan. 27. His name is Mackenzie

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

Well, we finally got the cold weather and enough snow for the snowmobilers to go and have some fun. I find it’s too cold to

Waltham: Helen Perry

Our sweet little neighbour Katie Rochon is celebrating her 12th birthday today. Enjoy your special day Katie. Birthday wishes are extended to Paul Romain, who

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

Our deepest condolences to the Angus and Buckley families on the loss of Dora. She was the mother of Lynda (Paul) and Dale (Linda). Dora was the grandmother of Lisa (Antony), Shannen (Omar), Amanda, and Elaine (Mark). She is predeceased

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Quyon: Jill Young

Our family was saddened to hear that my uncle Laurie MacKechnie passed away on Feb. 3 in his 92nd year. I have many fond memories of Uncle Laurie over the years and will always hold dear the advice and wisdom

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

Happy birthday wishes go out to Melvin Amyotte on Feb. 11, to Christina Sloan on Feb. 13, to Shawn Lepine and Matthew Kluke on Feb. 14, to Shelley Kluke Davidson on Feb. 15 and to Carl Davidson on Feb. 17.

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Waltham: Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the L’Écuyer family in the recent passing of former Pontiac MNA Charlotte L’Écuyer. She was the former manager of the Pontiac CLSC. She had many accomplishments in the health care and agriculture

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Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to Francoise and the Sallafranque family of Chapeau, Que. on the passing of Jerome on Feb. 7. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time. Condolences to the Hunter

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Happy 99th birthday to Evelyn McCredie (nee Duff) who is celebrating at St. Joseph’s Manor on Feb. 6. Evelyn’s family and friends wish her well. Happy 32nd wedding anniversary to Robert and Lyse Lacourse who are celebrating their anniversary on

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Quyon: Jill Young

Congratulations to Tina Trudeau and Nick Philippe on the birth of their first child, a baby boy born on Jan. 27. His name is Mackenzie and I know he will be well loved by all of his family. He is

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

Well, we finally got the cold weather and enough snow for the snowmobilers to go and have some fun. I find it’s too cold to play outside for me. I was wanting to make a snowman or snow sculpture of

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Waltham: Helen Perry

Our sweet little neighbour Katie Rochon is celebrating her 12th birthday today. Enjoy your special day Katie. Birthday wishes are extended to Paul Romain, who is celebrating his birthday today. Have a great day Paul. Warm birthday wishes are extended

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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 late Lester Smith. A private service will be held on Friday at St. Alphonsus Church

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LOCAL EVENTS
Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

October 31, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

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

Holiday Farm Hop

Holiday Farm Hop

November 1, 2025 - November 2, 2025
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Come join us for the next Farm Hop which will be on November 1st and 2nd, 2025 from 10am to 3pm in the Chemin Cregheur area of Luskville, Quebec. This is a FREE event.

The Farm Hop was born out of a desire to share our farms and sustainable practices with our local community. The first of its kind in the area, we are hoping it will be embraced and loved for providing original, quality handmade wares and art, and further peoples knowledge on wellness and sustainability. I hope you can make it out support your local community!

Five farms and a vineyard will be participating and each farm has animals to see and will have their wares on offer as well as hosting other artisans (The artisans will be posted under each host). There are also Gatineau Park trails along Cregheur for some great hiking.

More info can be found at www.luskville.farm-hop.com.
NOTE: Please do not bring your dog(s) onto any of the farm properties.
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!

Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

November 7, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

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

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.

Pontiac Historical Society AGM

Pontiac Historical Society AGM

November 12, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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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