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October 29, 2025

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Quyon: Jill Young

I hope everyone is staying safe and hanging in there during this current, second wave of COVID-19. This past weekend, new restrictions came into effect,

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

This is our first week of the 8 p.m. curfew for the province of Quebec. I’m sure Ontario will be next. It’s almost eerie looking

Waltham: Helen Perry

We live in interesting times. This often quoted statement is meant to soften the sting of unpleasant events and circumstances. We have just emerged from

Shawville: Lyse Lascourse

Our thoughts and prayers for the Tanner family on the loss of Edward on Dec. 24. Edward was the husband of Shirley. He was the

Quyon: Jill Young

Happy New Year to all. I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday season. It was different, more quiet and low-key than usual, of

Waltham: Helen Perry

Greetings to a brand new year, 2021. May it bring to all of you, dear faithful readers, many blessings of health, happiness, hope, love, peace,

Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Birthday greetings and best wishes go out to Dave Clyde and Cam Hilborn who celebrated on Jan. 3, Peter Morris on Jan. 4, Christine Turner

Vinton: Diane Boisvert

Our deepest sympathies go out to Pat Mahoney on the loss of his wife Nancy Lamothe who passed away Dec. 23. They had been married

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Alexander family on the loss of Dale on Dec. 14 at the age of 62. Dale was the father of

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

Quyon: Jill Young

I hope everyone is staying safe and hanging in there during this current, second wave of COVID-19. This past weekend, new restrictions came into effect, including the curfew that has been imposed in the province of Quebec. We now must

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

This is our first week of the 8 p.m. curfew for the province of Quebec. I’m sure Ontario will be next. It’s almost eerie looking out after 8 p.m. and not seeing any traffic or people walking around. Thank goodness

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Waltham: Helen Perry

We live in interesting times. This often quoted statement is meant to soften the sting of unpleasant events and circumstances. We have just emerged from 2020 and are now hoping for a kinder, more pleasant future. However, as my father

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Shawville: Lyse Lascourse

Our thoughts and prayers for the Tanner family on the loss of Edward on Dec. 24. Edward was the husband of Shirley. He was the father of Lawrence (Anne), Jeffrey (Mavis), Janet (Luc), and Tiger (Chantal) and Kelly. Edward was

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Quyon: Jill Young

Happy New Year to all. I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday season. It was different, more quiet and low-key than usual, of course, but we still managed to make the best of it. One of the highlights

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Waltham: Helen Perry

Greetings to a brand new year, 2021. May it bring to all of you, dear faithful readers, many blessings of health, happiness, hope, love, peace, joy and prosperity. I hope that everyone enjoyed Christmas despite the lock down. We did

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Sheenboro: Doris Ranger

Birthday greetings and best wishes go out to Dave Clyde and Cam Hilborn who celebrated on Jan. 3, Peter Morris on Jan. 4, Christine Turner and Nicole Fleury on Jan. 6 and Billy Brennan, Carolann Lapierre, Ben Chartrand and Claudia

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Vinton: Diane Boisvert

Our deepest sympathies go out to Pat Mahoney on the loss of his wife Nancy Lamothe who passed away Dec. 23. They had been married for 44 years. Nancy leaves behind her beloved children Heather and Jesse and brothers and

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Alexander family on the loss of Dale on Dec. 14 at the age of 62. Dale was the father of Jacqueline (Derrick Hewson), Josée and Victoria. He was the brother of Joan Alexander (Clem Johnson).

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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 time stood still. What a crazy year it has been. The Municipality of Pontiac in

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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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