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June 11, 2025

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Waltham: Helen Perry

I sure hope that everyone survived last week’s heat wave. They are calling for warm temperatures again this week. On July 4, residents of Waltham

Waltham Helen Perry

I hope everyone enjoyed some Canada Day festivities. Larry and I attended a surprise 70th birthday party for his cousin, Sheila Duff at Sheila and

Quyon Jill Young

I hope everyone enjoyed the Canada Day long weekend. The celebrations in Quyon on Sunday were wonderful. Hats off to the Quyon Canada Day Committee

Vinton Diane Boisvert

Our community was shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Michel Pepin, who passed away suddenly at home on June 27 at

Shawville Lyse Lacourse

We had the pleasure of having a beautiful Monday for the Canada Day festivities what a treat! Happy birthday to the following people celebrating this

Waltham Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Jacqueline Mainville (nee St. Jean), of Chapeau, Que. She was the beloved wife of Royal Mainville.

Shawville Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Dagg and Laframboise families on the loss of Sheila on June 20 at the age of 83. People celebrating their

Quyon Jill Young

Congratulations to Leigh Dolan and Matt Greer on the arrival of their first child, a baby boy born on June 19. They named him Harrison

Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Draper family on the loss of David on June 15 at the age of 57. Happy birthday to the following

Quyon: Jill Young

I hope all of the wonderful dads out there had a great Father’s Day. After a rainy day on Saturday, the weather cleared up a

Waltham: Helen Perry

I sure hope that everyone survived last week’s heat wave. They are calling for warm temperatures again this week. On July 4, residents of Waltham and our neighbouring municipalities attended an important meeting at the R. A Centre in Campbell’s

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Waltham Helen Perry

I hope everyone enjoyed some Canada Day festivities. Larry and I attended a surprise 70th birthday party for his cousin, Sheila Duff at Sheila and Mike’s cottage. Family and friends gathered to help Sheila celebrate this special milestone birthday. It

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Quyon Jill Young

I hope everyone enjoyed the Canada Day long weekend. The celebrations in Quyon on Sunday were wonderful. Hats off to the Quyon Canada Day Committee for all their hard work in planning and preparing for this much loved event in

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Vinton Diane Boisvert

Our community was shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Michel Pepin, who passed away suddenly at home on June 27 at the age of 54. Mass will be held July 8 at Saint Elizabeth of Hungary

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Shawville Lyse Lacourse

We had the pleasure of having a beautiful Monday for the Canada Day festivities what a treat! Happy birthday to the following people celebrating this week: Cindy Stafford, Justin Angus, Diane Richard, Cheslyn Graham, Brenda Presley, Hattie Joyce Wisotzki, Murray

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Waltham Helen Perry

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Jacqueline Mainville (nee St. Jean), of Chapeau, Que. She was the beloved wife of Royal Mainville. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this sad time.

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Shawville Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Dagg and Laframboise families on the loss of Sheila on June 20 at the age of 83. People celebrating their birthdays this week are: Gregory Andrew Tubman, Scott Campbell, Janis Pulley, Brayden Walsh, Shirley Paul,

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Quyon Jill Young

Congratulations to Leigh Dolan and Matt Greer on the arrival of their first child, a baby boy born on June 19. They named him Harrison Leo and I hear both mom and baby are doing well. He is the first

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Shawville: Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Draper family on the loss of David on June 15 at the age of 57. Happy birthday to the following people celebrating this week: Donald Thompson, Herb Zacharias, Wendy Lalonde, Carole Richardson, Steven Valin, Genevieve

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Quyon: Jill Young

I hope all of the wonderful dads out there had a great Father’s Day. After a rainy day on Saturday, the weather cleared up a bit and it was a much nicer day on Sunday for Father’s Day festivities. Last

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28 Jun

Festival de la Culbute Festival

June 28, 2025
All Day

A celebration of the 150th anniversary of the construction of the Culbute Locks, an industrial marvel in its day and an important part of our local heritage.
A day filled with celebration;
– The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show
– Music and dancing
– Food and drink
– and much more!
We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada

28 Jun

PPHS Reunion

June 28, 2025
All Day

PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6

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