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June 11, 2025

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Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

The flooding situation in Waltham continues. Just when we thought that the Ottawa River was beginning to crest and the water levels began to drop

Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

To help celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend there will be three special events. A Mother’s Day tea and luncheon put on by Animal Aide Pontiac

Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

Sad and soggy, many residents of Waltham and the surrounding areas can relate to this description. The flooding of the Ottawa and Black Rivers have

Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

The flooding situation in Waltham continues. Just when we thought that the Ottawa River was beginning to crest and the water levels began to drop they suddenly began to rise again. Residents were shocked and dismayed, their hopes dashed. Everyone

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Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

To help celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend there will be three special events. A Mother’s Day tea and luncheon put on by Animal Aide Pontiac is being held at the Masonic Lodge in Shawville on May 10. See the ad

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Waltham HELEN PERRY 819-689-2652

Sad and soggy, many residents of Waltham and the surrounding areas can relate to this description. The flooding of the Ottawa and Black Rivers have taken a considerable toll on our citizens and in the Pontiac. Citizens who have had

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Shawville LYSE LACOURSE 819-647-5932 lyse380@gmail.com

Happy birthday to the following people celebrating this week: Rick Sicard, Ryan Tracy, Alyssa Tracy, Versil Smith, Ella Stewart, Amy Keindel, Donna Presley, Paul Manzoli, Taylor Judd, Cathy Pasch, Nicole Carson, Ronnie Cameron, Jane O’Neill, James Howard, Julie Tubman, Earle

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LOCAL EVENTS
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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