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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

Happy birthday wishes go out to the following people: Claudette Stanton, Simon Baxter, and Corben Davidson who celebrate on Dec. 12, to Ruth Hearty on

Waltham: Helen Perry

Due to COVID-19 our annual Golden Age Christmas dinner had to be cancelled this year. It was normally held on the first Saturday of December.

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Craven and Mee families on the loss of Bertha on Nov. 27 in her 104th year. Bertha was the wife

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

I’m sad to see that Sloan’s Grocery is closed. It was such a convenient stop to pick up drinks, tickets, food and all kinds of

Quyon: Jill Young

Last Friday, the team at Mountainview Turf gathered for an outdoor, socially-distanced little Christmas celebration to mark yet another great season. During the gathering, presentations

Waltham: Helen Perry

The Waltham Recreation Association is having a Waltham Christmas Decorating Contest. Since COVID-19 has forced us to stay within our municipalities as much as possible,

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Our condolences go out to Nora Smith of Nichabau, Que. on the passing of her sister Joan Mielke (nee Conway). Congratulations to Art Fleming of

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest sympathies to the Quinsey family on the loss of John on Nov. 19 in Pontiac Community Hospital at the age of 84. John

Quyon: Jill Young

As I write this column I am looking out the window at the first big snowfall of the season. It is so beautiful. As many

Waltham: Helen Perry

While out walking the other day, I noticed a few residents were getting into the Christmas spirit and putting up their outdoor decorations. A few

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

Happy birthday wishes go out to the following people: Claudette Stanton, Simon Baxter, and Corben Davidson who celebrate on Dec. 12, to Ruth Hearty on Dec. 13, Randy Sloan Dec. 14, Nancy Bertrand, Jennifer McGuire and Marie-Josee Corriveau on Dec.

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Waltham: Helen Perry

Due to COVID-19 our annual Golden Age Christmas dinner had to be cancelled this year. It was normally held on the first Saturday of December. On Saturday evening, the Waltham Station Restaurant served up a tasty turkey dinner with .

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Craven and Mee families on the loss of Bertha on Nov. 27 in her 104th year. Bertha was the wife of the late Russell. She was the mother of Lois (Dale) Lyons and Erma (Winston)

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

I’m sad to see that Sloan’s Grocery is closed. It was such a convenient stop to pick up drinks, tickets, food and all kinds of little incidentals. People are really going to miss this store. A new butcher shop has

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Quyon: Jill Young

Last Friday, the team at Mountainview Turf gathered for an outdoor, socially-distanced little Christmas celebration to mark yet another great season. During the gathering, presentations were made to honour Francois Miljour’s 20 years of service and 35 years for Wayne

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Waltham: Helen Perry

The Waltham Recreation Association is having a Waltham Christmas Decorating Contest. Since COVID-19 has forced us to stay within our municipalities as much as possible, let us boost Waltham’s holiday spirit and light up the town. There are some wonderful

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Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Our condolences go out to Nora Smith of Nichabau, Que. on the passing of her sister Joan Mielke (nee Conway). Congratulations to Art Fleming of Chapeau, Que. who celebrated his 91st birthday. Birthday greetings and best wishes go out to

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest sympathies to the Quinsey family on the loss of John on Nov. 19 in Pontiac Community Hospital at the age of 84. John is survived by Marilyn Plouffe. John was the father of John Quinsey, Jr. and stepfather

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Quyon: Jill Young

As I write this column I am looking out the window at the first big snowfall of the season. It is so beautiful. As many of you know, I am a snow lover, so this makes my heart happy. I

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Waltham: Helen Perry

While out walking the other day, I noticed a few residents were getting into the Christmas spirit and putting up their outdoor decorations. A few hunters here in Waltham were lucky to get a deer, congratulations to all.  On Saturday,

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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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