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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
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
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
Happy 89th birthday to Dr. Michelle Lawton-Gregory (my mom) who is celebrating her birthday today in Ottawa, Ont. A birthday party will be held in
Our community has been ravaged by flood waters over the past week. The damage thus far has been devastating with waters still rising as I
I am quite surprised to see how many people read my column. A few weeks ago I mentioned that I was trying to show my
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,
Belated birthday greetings go out to Tommy Mcleese, Jesse Ranger, Eddie Walker, Jerome Sallafranque, Glen Magill, Roy Perrault and Gail Sullivan (Sheen). Birthday greetings and
I hope everyone enjoyed the Easter weekend. I had a memorable one celebrating with family. On Saturday evening, we honoured my uncle Laurie MacKechnie on
Happy birthday to the following people celebrating this week: Grace Stewart, Sally Keindel, William Hayes, Christina Elliott, Mary Ellen Barber, Jenna Keindel, Curtis Young, Brent
I would like to wish the following people a very happy birthday: Maureen Gagnon and myself on April 17, Bradley Frost on April 18, Philippe
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
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
Happy 89th birthday to Dr. Michelle Lawton-Gregory (my mom) who is celebrating her birthday today in Ottawa, Ont. A birthday party will be held in her honour at her favourite restaurant Red Lobster on May 5. Happy 90th birthday to
Our community has been ravaged by flood waters over the past week. The damage thus far has been devastating with waters still rising as I write this. However it is during times of crisis that small towns step up the
I am quite surprised to see how many people read my column. A few weeks ago I mentioned that I was trying to show my daughter how to crochet and that I needed some wool. The next thing you know
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
Belated birthday greetings go out to Tommy Mcleese, Jesse Ranger, Eddie Walker, Jerome Sallafranque, Glen Magill, Roy Perrault and Gail Sullivan (Sheen). Birthday greetings and best wishes go out to Colleen Spence Sullivan on April 23 and to my cute
I hope everyone enjoyed the Easter weekend. I had a memorable one celebrating with family. On Saturday evening, we honoured my uncle Laurie MacKechnie on the occasion of his 90th birthday. A group of family members gathered at Café 349
Happy birthday to the following people celebrating this week: Grace Stewart, Sally Keindel, William Hayes, Christina Elliott, Mary Ellen Barber, Jenna Keindel, Curtis Young, Brent Plouffe, Robert Wilson, Rev. Mavis Brownlee, April Judd, Mitchell McCann, Jennifer Boyd, Dianne M. Judd,
I would like to wish the following people a very happy birthday: Maureen Gagnon and myself on April 17, Bradley Frost on April 18, Philippe O’Brien on April 19, Michael McCrank on April 20, Susan Belanger and Danny Lepack on
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!

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!
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
Where: Shawville Arena, 215 rue Lang
When: 7:45 p.m. (Warmup at 7:15 p.m.)
Regular Season Home Game #3 – Pontiacs vs. South Grenville Rangers. Warmup at 7:15 p.m.
Ticket link: https://events.frontdoor.plus/event/1554

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.
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.
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!

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!
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