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Winter car seat safety

When I had my winter baby, she was born in February, my biggest concern was how I would keep her warm running to and from

Healthy snacks

SHELLEY HEAPHEY for The Parents’ Voice If your kids are anything like mine, healthy snacks can sometimes be a battle. We’ve always worked hard with

Remembrance Day 2020

Like everything else in 2020, the gathering for Remembrance Day this year will look a little different. Our ceremony here in Shawville will still take

Believing in magic

The Parents’ Voice By Shelley Heaphy Disclaimer – This article deals with very sensitive information, do not read with your children. As your children age,

You are enough

SHELLEY HEAPHY What a refreshing thing to hear or read, “You’re enough.” This needs to be said to parents around you more often. Right now,

Halloween — COVID edition

In our house, costumes are still being decided and Halloween is much anticipated. I have three kiddos who aren’t considering fall without Halloween. I, having

Coming home with baby

Around this time nine years ago we found out we were expecting. The instant we found out, we were overcome with happiness and excitement; starting

Parenting through tantrums

SHELLEY HEAPHY Whether we are exhausted, embarrassed, frustrated, or simply in a hurry, a child’s tantrum can be difficult to deal with.  It helps to

Ready to learn

Staying focused when doing homework or in class isn’t the easiest task for most students. There is a lot going on around that looks and

Fall fun 2020 edition

Out with the heat, in with the changing leaves. I think I may say how much I love each season every article I write, but

Winter car seat safety

When I had my winter baby, she was born in February, my biggest concern was how I would keep her warm running to and from errands. I searched for the warmest car seat products and spent way too much money

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Healthy snacks

SHELLEY HEAPHEY for The Parents’ Voice If your kids are anything like mine, healthy snacks can sometimes be a battle. We’ve always worked hard with our children to surround them with healthy choices. When they were younger this was definitely

Read More »

Remembrance Day 2020

Like everything else in 2020, the gathering for Remembrance Day this year will look a little different. Our ceremony here in Shawville will still take place at the cenotaph, however, it will be smaller and COVID safety will be in

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Believing in magic

The Parents’ Voice By Shelley Heaphy Disclaimer – This article deals with very sensitive information, do not read with your children. As your children age, most parents start to worry about the day when they’ll stop believing in the magical

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You are enough

SHELLEY HEAPHY What a refreshing thing to hear or read, “You’re enough.” This needs to be said to parents around you more often. Right now, life is hard for everyone. Stress is coming at you everywhere you turn. We need

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Halloween — COVID edition

In our house, costumes are still being decided and Halloween is much anticipated. I have three kiddos who aren’t considering fall without Halloween. I, having had to deliver so many disappointments over the last six months am dragging my feet

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Coming home with baby

Around this time nine years ago we found out we were expecting. The instant we found out, we were overcome with happiness and excitement; starting a family was by far our most important wish at the time. Soon after, many

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Parenting through tantrums

SHELLEY HEAPHY Whether we are exhausted, embarrassed, frustrated, or simply in a hurry, a child’s tantrum can be difficult to deal with.  It helps to remember that a child who is having a tantrum is calling out for something, a

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Ready to learn

Staying focused when doing homework or in class isn’t the easiest task for most students. There is a lot going on around that looks and sounds a lot more fun and interesting. A lot of what I am going to

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Fall fun 2020 edition

Out with the heat, in with the changing leaves. I think I may say how much I love each season every article I write, but truly fall is my favourite. I love changing over the clothes in my closet and

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LOCAL EVENTS
166th Cobden Fair

166th Cobden Fair

August 22, 2025 - August 24, 2025
9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Come help us celebrate our 166th Cobden Fair! This year’s fair is perfect for all ages! It will be the perfect family event. Join us on Friday, August 22nd, 2025 until Sunday, August 24th, 2025.

Enjoy Cope Amusements midway, livestock shows, food and craft vendors, scavenger hunt, bingo and non-stop entertainment all weekend long! Our infamous Demolition Derby and Beer Tent on Saturday night! Plus, Ry-J’s Rock Climbing Wall, MTK Racetrack Racing, Mini Golf, The Skills Ontario – Trades and Tech Truck and don’t forget to join us for dinner on Friday and Saturday night! And….so much more! And again this year we are offering Pay One Price! Buy your Advance Passes for $16 online or in person.

On Friday and Saturday, tickets at the gate will cost $20. On Sunday tickets at the gate will cost $16.

End your summer with Flair, come to the Cobden Fair!

artPontiac's Celebration of Youth & Grand Re-Opening

artPontiac's Celebration of Youth & Grand Re-Opening

August 23, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
All are welcome! Come and celebrate our youth with us at our grand reopening!

Yes, you heard us right: grand reopening! August 23, 2025 from 1-4p.m.

Fun activities await: silent auction, youth-focused art workshops, live entertainment, food, and much more.

Don’t miss the chance to meet us and join the celebration!
Play in the Park! "Twain's Tales" at Mill Dam Park

Play in the Park! "Twain's Tales" at Mill Dam Park

August 23, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Come see the Pontiac Community Players perform “Twain’s at Mill Dam Park in Shawville! Weather dependent. If it rains the day of the show, we will cancel on our facebook page. Stay tuned folks!! Free admission for all, bring your own chair.  Saturday, August 23rd at 2 p.m.

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
All Day

The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair!

www.shawvillefair.ca

Quyon Community Day

Quyon Community Day

September 6, 2025
All Day

Quyon Community Day – Sept 6th!! FREE Entry!!

NEW this year… the Great Canadian Lumberjacks will put on 3 demonstrations (noon, 3 & 7 pm) and the DRONES are coming back…

Live local musicians will once again hit the stage and this year “Chicken Fried” will keep us all singing and dancing into the night!!!

The Quyon Lions are once again providing a Roast Beef dinner – info on how to purchase dinner tickets will be provided soon. 

And that’s not all….. the annual 3-pitch ball tournament starts Friday night and plenty of Children’s activities will be set up in the park!!!

See ya there!!!!

Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge

Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge

September 6, 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge, le 6 septembre 2025 de 10h à 16h à la salle de conférence du Pontiac, 204 rue principale, Fort-Coulonge, QC J0X 1V0.

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