The Way We Were – March 13, 2024
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25 Years Ago – Mar. 10, 1999 Blizzard blocks roads, shuts down county: March roared in like a den of ferocious lions Thursday as one
25 Years Ago – Mar. 10, 1999 Blizzard blocks roads, shuts down county: March roared in like a den of ferocious lions Thursday as one
25 Years Ago – Mar. 3, 1999 Blaze destroys garage and contents: A fire believed to have been caused by a spark destroyed a garage
25 Years Ago – Feb. 24, 1999 Bristol Carnival a hit with all ages: The car races on ice were canceled due to lack of
25 Years Ago – Feb. 17, 1999 Otter Lake Carnival draws many: With plenty of sunshine and pleasant temperatures, the annual Otter Lake Carnival drew
25 Years Ago – Feb. 10, 1999 Quyon Lions Club takes toilet seat: Their town may not have a pot to pee in, or rather
25 Years Ago – Feb. 3, 1999 Cash collected in fines will stay in MRC: Beginning this week, any money collected in fines by the
25 Years Ago – Jan. 27, 1999 Former NHLers thrill Coulonge crowd: Despite the balmy conditions which moved many activities indoors, the new organizers of
25 Years Ago – Jan. 20, 1999 Fire rips through Hobbs’ feed mill: A blocked elevator appears to be the cause of a fire which
25 Years Ago – Jan. 13, 1999 Rudolph granted temporary stay: Rudolph the orphaned fawn deer is alive and well and living in Mansfield. The
25 Years Ago – Jan. 6, 1999 Truck sinks clearing river skating rink: It was not the Titanic, but for some the sinking of a
25 Years Ago – Mar. 10, 1999 Blizzard blocks roads, shuts down county: March roared in like a den of ferocious lions Thursday as one of the worst blizzards this century struck the area. The snowfall, which began Wednesday evening,
25 Years Ago – Mar. 3, 1999 Blaze destroys garage and contents: A fire believed to have been caused by a spark destroyed a garage and its contents in Clarendon Feb. 23. “That’s my living, my lifetime pickups,” owner Leo
25 Years Ago – Feb. 24, 1999 Bristol Carnival a hit with all ages: The car races on ice were canceled due to lack of snow for snowbanks, the beach party attracted few people and Saturday’s nice weather may have
25 Years Ago – Feb. 17, 1999 Otter Lake Carnival draws many: With plenty of sunshine and pleasant temperatures, the annual Otter Lake Carnival drew large crowds to the three-day event. “The attendance was up from last year,” organizer and
25 Years Ago – Feb. 10, 1999 Quyon Lions Club takes toilet seat: Their town may not have a pot to pee in, or rather a sewage system to dump in, but the Quyon Lions Club is doing what it
25 Years Ago – Feb. 3, 1999 Cash collected in fines will stay in MRC: Beginning this week, any money collected in fines by the Pontiac MRC Sureté du Quebec on non-provincial roads will stay in the MRC and in
25 Years Ago – Jan. 27, 1999 Former NHLers thrill Coulonge crowd: Despite the balmy conditions which moved many activities indoors, the new organizers of the Fort Coulonge Winter Carnival were pleased with their first attempt. The Fort Coulonge Minor
25 Years Ago – Jan. 20, 1999 Fire rips through Hobbs’ feed mill: A blocked elevator appears to be the cause of a fire which ripped through the top story of H.I. Hobbs and Sons’ feed mill Thursday. Filled with
25 Years Ago – Jan. 13, 1999 Rudolph granted temporary stay: Rudolph the orphaned fawn deer is alive and well and living in Mansfield. The young buck, rescued from the ice-cold Coulonge River Dec. 22 by the tenacious, brave firefighters
25 Years Ago – Jan. 6, 1999 Truck sinks clearing river skating rink: It was not the Titanic, but for some the sinking of a Ford one-ton truck on the Ottawa River at Norway Bay Dec. 31 was just as
Joel Plaskett, an East Coast icon, takes the stage at Gavan’s in Qyuon.
Gavan’s is the place to be on November 18th for an intimate and unforgettable night with Joel Plaskett — a songwriter, storyteller, and performer who always leaves the crowd wanting more. Opener is Mars Aspen, an emerging singer-songwriter from Ottawa.
Tuesday, November 18
Gavan’s 1157 Rue de Clarendon, Quyon, QC.
Doors at 8:00PM | Show at 9:00PM
Tickets $45 Available now at Gavanshotel.com
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!
Where: 530 Main St., Shawville
When: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Looking for free legal information or support? The Centre de justice de proximité de l’Outaouais is offering free legal walk-in clinics in Shawville. These clinics are open to all ages. Meet confidentially with a lawyer and social worker to discuss topics like family law, housing, wills, small claims, and more. Two other clinics will be held at the same location, Dec. 18 and Jan. 15.
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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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Where: Shawville United Church, 410 Main St.
When: 4:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
A traditional Christmas meal featuring turkey with all the trimmings and homemade pie or Christmas pudding. Meals are $25 a person, or $10 for those 12 and under.
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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
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