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Quyon: Jill Young

Wow! It is the week of Christmas already. I can’t believe how fast the year has flown by even though some days it felt like

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the McKinnon family on the sudden passing of James (Jim) McKinnon at his home in Chapeau, Que.

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

We were all shocked and saddened to hear about the sudden, accidental death of Courtney Presley this past weekend. He was in Alberta at the

Waltham: Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the McKinnon family of Chapeau, Que. in the recent passing of James (Jim) McKinnon. Jim loved to

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

The fourth Sunday of Advent is Dec. 20. On the fourth Sunday, the Gospel reading is about the events involving Mary and Joseph that led

Quyon: Jill Young

This past Sunday sure put me in the Christmas spirit, despite the pandemic. The Quyon Pastoral Charge has been worshipping online via Facebook Live since

Waltham: Helen Perry

Well, we were spared from all the snow that they had forecasted for us on Saturday and also the freezing rain. We did receive rain

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

A very special, happy 65th birthday goes out to my cousin Roger Mayhew of Russell, Ont. who celebrates Dec. 18. I just want to point

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers for the Foran and McCann families on the loss of Mae on Dec. 1, at the age of 85 years. Mae

Quyon: Jill Young

Our village is mourning the loss of a beloved pillar of the community. Mae McCann passed away on Dec. 1. For over 40 years, Mae

Quyon: Jill Young

Wow! It is the week of Christmas already. I can’t believe how fast the year has flown by even though some days it felt like time stood still. What a crazy year it has been. The Municipality of Pontiac in

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Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the McKinnon family on the sudden passing of James (Jim) McKinnon at his home in Chapeau, Que. on Dec. 12 at the age of 67. He was the son of the late

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

We were all shocked and saddened to hear about the sudden, accidental death of Courtney Presley this past weekend. He was in Alberta at the time of the accident. Courtney was the son of Brian Presley and only 26 years-old.

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Waltham: Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the McKinnon family of Chapeau, Que. in the recent passing of James (Jim) McKinnon. Jim loved to socialize and would often be seen at the Waltham Station Restaurant. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

The fourth Sunday of Advent is Dec. 20. On the fourth Sunday, the Gospel reading is about the events involving Mary and Joseph that led directly to the birth of Jesus, while the other readings are related to these.

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Quyon: Jill Young

This past Sunday sure put me in the Christmas spirit, despite the pandemic. The Quyon Pastoral Charge has been worshipping online via Facebook Live since March and this past Sunday, we still managed to have a Christmas Pageant much to

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Waltham: Helen Perry

Well, we were spared from all the snow that they had forecasted for us on Saturday and also the freezing rain. We did receive rain though. Everyone is hoping for a bit more snow for Christmas and the snowmobilers and

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

A very special, happy 65th birthday goes out to my cousin Roger Mayhew of Russell, Ont. who celebrates Dec. 18. I just want to point out that I’m sorry for everyone who is celebrating a milestone birthday or anniversary this

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our thoughts and prayers for the Foran and McCann families on the loss of Mae on Dec. 1, at the age of 85 years. Mae was the wife of the late Ervin. She was the mother of Brian (Stephanie), Dennis

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Quyon: Jill Young

Our village is mourning the loss of a beloved pillar of the community. Mae McCann passed away on Dec. 1. For over 40 years, Mae ran McCann’s Chips in Quyon, a business she started with her husband Ervin. Her friendly

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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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