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December 10, 2025

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our local schools were closed on Monday due to a heat wave that is set to last til mid-week. Temperatures with the humidity are reaching

Quyon – Jillian Young

On Sunday morning, the Quyon Pastoral Charge celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the United Church of Canada with a joy-filled church service led by Pastor

Waltham – Helen Perry

I sure hope that all fathers enjoyed Father’s Day and managed to take in some R&R. Mike surprised Larry and met us for breakfast. We

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

The Pontiac Historical Society is hosting an evening of the Story of the Earl Young Violin Collection on Wednesday, June 18, at 7:00 p.m. at

Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Becky (McKay) and Kevin Renaud on the arrival of their baby boy on June 1. They named him Barrett Gregory Terrance, and he

Waltham – Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Kathleen “Kay” Sullivan Ranger, of Campbell’s Bay, and family and friends, in the recent passing of her

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

St-Paul’s Anglican Church, situated at 530 Main Street will be hosting its annual Chicken BBQ on Thursday, June 12, from 4:30- 7:00 p.m.. All are

Waltham – Helen Perry

On Saturday afternoon, Larry and I took in the Festival Country Fort Coulonge/Mansfield, in Fort Coulonge at the arena. The country singers put on excellent

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the MacDougall family on the loss of Roland on May 22, at the age of 92. Our sympathies to the Howard

Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to my Quyon social notes writer predecessor Jill McBane and her family, as her father Rolly MacDougall passed away on May

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our local schools were closed on Monday due to a heat wave that is set to last til mid-week. Temperatures with the humidity are reaching highs of 46 degrees Celsius. People will need to stay indoors, limit exertion outdoors and

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Quyon – Jillian Young

On Sunday morning, the Quyon Pastoral Charge celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the United Church of Canada with a joy-filled church service led by Pastor Patricia Power at Wesley United Church. Rolly Bernier played some of the congregation’s favourite hymns

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Waltham – Helen Perry

I sure hope that all fathers enjoyed Father’s Day and managed to take in some R&R. Mike surprised Larry and met us for breakfast. We enjoyed a barbecue in the evening. The last couple of days the weather has been

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

The Pontiac Historical Society is hosting an evening of the Story of the Earl Young Violin Collection on Wednesday, June 18, at 7:00 p.m. at the Pontiac Community Lodge situated at 244 Main Street. The Pontiac County Women’s Institute will

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Becky (McKay) and Kevin Renaud on the arrival of their baby boy on June 1. They named him Barrett Gregory Terrance, and he is a little brother for Hazel. Wishing the family all the best as they settle

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Kathleen “Kay” Sullivan Ranger, of Campbell’s Bay, and family and friends, in the recent passing of her dearly loved husband Joseph “Joe.” Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Suzanne (Cartier)

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

St-Paul’s Anglican Church, situated at 530 Main Street will be hosting its annual Chicken BBQ on Thursday, June 12, from 4:30- 7:00 p.m.. All are welcome. The MDJ Shawville BBQ fundraiser will be held on Friday, June 13, at 455

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Waltham – Helen Perry

On Saturday afternoon, Larry and I took in the Festival Country Fort Coulonge/Mansfield, in Fort Coulonge at the arena. The country singers put on excellent performances. There were food concessions and kiosks. On Sunday morning Father Michael Smith celebrated mass

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the MacDougall family on the loss of Roland on May 22, at the age of 92. Our sympathies to the Howard family on the loss of Abby Lee on May 23, at the age of 46.

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to my Quyon social notes writer predecessor Jill McBane and her family, as her father Rolly MacDougall passed away on May 22. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you grieve this loss. Congratulations

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