Shawville LYSE LACOURSE 819-647-5932 lyse380@gmail.com
Congratulations to our newest octogenarian, Janet Graham, who celebrated her special birthday on Dec. 13. Happy birthday to the following people celebrating this week: Glee
Congratulations to our newest octogenarian, Janet Graham, who celebrated her special birthday on Dec. 13. Happy birthday to the following people celebrating this week: Glee
Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the Lapierre family of Chapeau, Que. in the recent passing of Mary Lapierre (nee Downey). She was
With the Christmas holidays now upon us it’s time to start thinking of New Year’s resolutions. One of mine is always to lose some weight
Our community has been devastated by another tragedy. Thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Chris Young who passed away on Dec.
On Friday evening, our family attended a hockey game at the Civic Centre in Petawawa, Ont. Our grandson Alex and his team, the Eastern Ontario
“The Wind in the Willows” was a wonderful production. Thank you to Cheryl Campbell, Tim Perry, Greg Graham, Matt Lottes and Valerie Twolan plus all
Our condolences and sympathies go out to the Bowers family on the passing of Sister Rita Bowers, CSJ (Sister Mary Modesta) of Chapeau, Que. Surrounded
I would like to send my deepest sympathy to Diane and her family on the loss of her husband, Sylvio Richard who was taken away
Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with our neighbour Megan Kelly-Rochon in the recent passing of her uncle Danny Fleury of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, Que. On
Happy birthday to the following people celebrating this week: Shelby Woodman, Derek Potvin, Heidi Morin, Shirley Rebertz, Paul McCredie, Robert McMunn, Paul McCredie, Wayne Tubman,
Congratulations to our newest octogenarian, Janet Graham, who celebrated her special birthday on Dec. 13. Happy birthday to the following people celebrating this week: Glee Ann Moore, Craig Wilson, John Petty, Elaine Lang, Scott Beimers, Roger Mayhew, Ian Kilgour, Mary
Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the Lapierre family of Chapeau, Que. in the recent passing of Mary Lapierre (nee Downey). She was the beloved wife of the late Bert Lapierre. Birthday wishes are extended to our nephew
With the Christmas holidays now upon us it’s time to start thinking of New Year’s resolutions. One of mine is always to lose some weight and be more active. It looks like I’ll have several local options to help me
Our community has been devastated by another tragedy. Thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Chris Young who passed away on Dec. 4. Chris was a local businessman, a member of the Lions Club and the kind
On Friday evening, our family attended a hockey game at the Civic Centre in Petawawa, Ont. Our grandson Alex and his team, the Eastern Ontario Cobras, played against the Upper Ottawa Valley Aces. The Aces tied the game 2-2. Alex
“The Wind in the Willows” was a wonderful production. Thank you to Cheryl Campbell, Tim Perry, Greg Graham, Matt Lottes and Valerie Twolan plus all the other cast members and participants. Thank you for doing this wonderful radio play. Happy
Our condolences and sympathies go out to the Bowers family on the passing of Sister Rita Bowers, CSJ (Sister Mary Modesta) of Chapeau, Que. Surrounded by her CSJ Sisters and her nieces, Sister Rita passed away peacefully on Dec. 3.
I would like to send my deepest sympathy to Diane and her family on the loss of her husband, Sylvio Richard who was taken away so suddenly. I would like to know if anyone is driving out to Winnipeg for
Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with our neighbour Megan Kelly-Rochon in the recent passing of her uncle Danny Fleury of L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, Que. On Tuesday evening, Cassandra Goyette, granddaughter of Betty and Earl Grieve and Olivia Wilson, granddaughter of
Happy birthday to the following people celebrating this week: Shelby Woodman, Derek Potvin, Heidi Morin, Shirley Rebertz, Paul McCredie, Robert McMunn, Paul McCredie, Wayne Tubman, Michael Rebertz, Kim Gilpin, Philippe Lacourse, Brittany Murray, Jennifer Hobbs, Chris Louis Judd, Alex Murray,
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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