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December 10, 2025

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The Way We Were

The way we were

Aug. 2, 1995 25 Years Ago Giants win Campbell’s Bay tourney: With 16 teams participating, its an understatement to say organizers Jane Ann Findlay and

The way we were

July 26, 1995 25 Years Ago Hamelin signs with Sweden: A Bryson native and former Shawville Minor Hockey player has just signed a contract to

The way we were

July 19, 1995 25 Years Ago Deal struck with CP Rail: The old Canadian Pacific railroad may soon be returned to adjacent landowners in the

The way we were

July 12, 1995 25 Years Ago Benefit in Campbell’s Bay raises nearly $10,000: The people of Campbell’s Bay raised nearly $10,000 in three days to

The way we were

July 5, 1995 25 Years Ago Rains don’t dampen spirit: The last parade float had just entered the fair grounds when the rains came down

The way we were

June 28, 1995 25 Years Ago CN and CP railroad deal dead: A partnership that would have doubled the number of trains traveling along the

The way we were

June 21, 1995 25 Years Ago Luther’s symbols greet churchgoers: St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ladysmith was full Sunday for its 125th anniversary celebration service.

The Way We Were

June 14, 1995 25 Years Ago Milk producers join pool: Milk producers across the province are breathing a sigh of relief. At the last meeting,

The Way We Were

June 7, 1995 25 Years Ago Small feet put on a big show at dance recital in Shawville:  Tina Sparling, Jessica Forgues and Jessica Dubeau

The Way We Were

May 31, 1995 25 Years Ago Rainfall raises Ottawa River levels:  Residents along the Ottawa River from Rapides des Joachims to Aylmer have been very

The way we were

Aug. 2, 1995 25 Years Ago Giants win Campbell’s Bay tourney: With 16 teams participating, its an understatement to say organizers Jane Ann Findlay and Lisa Dagenais were satisfied with their first baseball tournament. Teams from throughout the Pontiac, Fort

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The way we were

July 26, 1995 25 Years Ago Hamelin signs with Sweden: A Bryson native and former Shawville Minor Hockey player has just signed a contract to play hockey in Sweden. Craig Hamelin 23, will be playing for . . .

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The way we were

July 19, 1995 25 Years Ago Deal struck with CP Rail: The old Canadian Pacific railroad may soon be returned to adjacent landowners in the Municipality of Pontiac. According to the president of the CP Rail Neighbours Association, the group

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The way we were

July 12, 1995 25 Years Ago Benefit in Campbell’s Bay raises nearly $10,000: The people of Campbell’s Bay raised nearly $10,000 in three days to help a hometown boy. Jamie Hearty, son of Tim Hearty and Dorothy Black Hearty, lived

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The way we were

July 5, 1995 25 Years Ago Rains don’t dampen spirit: The last parade float had just entered the fair grounds when the rains came down in Shawville on Canada Day. But after 20 days of little precipitation, no one seemed

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The way we were

June 28, 1995 25 Years Ago CN and CP railroad deal dead: A partnership that would have doubled the number of trains traveling along the Canadian National rail line through Pontiac has been . . .

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The way we were

June 21, 1995 25 Years Ago Luther’s symbols greet churchgoers: St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ladysmith was full Sunday for its 125th anniversary celebration service. Former pastor, Rev. Peter Mogk and the current pastor Rev. Carl Kappes conducted the service.

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The Way We Were

June 14, 1995 25 Years Ago Milk producers join pool: Milk producers across the province are breathing a sigh of relief. At the last meeting, the Quebec Federation of Milk Producers voted to join five other provinces in forming one

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The Way We Were

June 7, 1995 25 Years Ago Small feet put on a big show at dance recital in Shawville:  Tina Sparling, Jessica Forgues and Jessica Dubeau were checking each other to make sure they were in sync during the “Circle of

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The Way We Were

May 31, 1995 25 Years Ago Rainfall raises Ottawa River levels:  Residents along the Ottawa River from Rapides des Joachims to Aylmer have been very apprehensive lately, particularly about water levels. Levels in the Ottawa River peaked on May 25

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