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July 23, 2026

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For more than four decades, the buzz of the bandsaw inside Conroy’s Grocery was the soundtrack to Francis Conroy’s days.  Since buying the Chapeau grocery store in 1972, Conroy worked long days – and often long nights – behind the butcher’s counter to feed steaks, bacon and custom cuts to generations of customers. After suffering […]

Francis Conroy wrapped up a 54-year career behind the butcher’s counter at his beloved grocery store in Chapeau on Saturday, as he was greeted by friends, family and longtime customers at his retirement party. Back row is Jeff Godin (back left). Third row (from left) are Daniel Chartrand, Braden Fleury, Payton Fleury, Ivy Chartrand, Dani Chartrand, Holly Godin, and Shelley Conroy. Second row (from left) are Riley Godin, Kaylee Fleury, Emersyn Allard, Islah Allard, and front row (from left) are Matt Allard, Rikki-Lee Allard and Waylon Allard. Photo: Holly Godin

For more than four decades, the buzz of the bandsaw inside Conroy’s Grocery was the soundtrack to Francis Conroy’s days.  Since buying the Chapeau grocery store in 1972, Conroy worked long days – and often long nights – behind the butcher’s counter to feed steaks, bacon and custom cuts to generations of customers. After suffering […]

For more than four decades, the buzz of the bandsaw inside Conroy’s Grocery was the soundtrack to Francis Conroy’s days.  Since buying the Chapeau grocery store in 1972, Conroy worked long days – and often long nights – behind the butcher’s counter to feed steaks, bacon and custom cuts to generations of customers. After suffering […]

Francis Conroy wrapped up a 54-year career behind the butcher’s counter at his beloved grocery store in Chapeau on Saturday, as he was greeted by friends, family and longtime customers at his retirement party. Back row is Jeff Godin (back left). Third row (from left) are Daniel Chartrand, Braden Fleury, Payton Fleury, Ivy Chartrand, Dani Chartrand, Holly Godin, and Shelley Conroy. Second row (from left) are Riley Godin, Kaylee Fleury, Emersyn Allard, Islah Allard, and front row (from left) are Matt Allard, Rikki-Lee Allard and Waylon Allard. Photo: Holly Godin

For more than four decades, the buzz of the bandsaw inside Conroy’s Grocery was the soundtrack to Francis Conroy’s days.  Since buying the Chapeau grocery store in 1972, Conroy worked long days – and often long nights – behind the butcher’s counter to feed steaks, bacon and custom cuts to generations of customers. After suffering […]

Campbell’s Bay celebrates 100 years of the Legion 

Downtown Campbell’s Bay was packed with activity this weekend for the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion, which is also the 78th anniversary of the Campbell’s Bay branch.  The festivities, which were held on Friday and Saturday, included a

Portage RA back in business with summer festival 

The ball field in Portage-du-Fort saw its first action in several years this weekend at the two-day summer festival hosted by the town’s recreation association.  The event was made possible thanks to three weeks’ worth of volunteer work, according to

Campbell’s Bay celebrates 100 years of the Legion 

Downtown Campbell’s Bay was packed with activity this weekend for the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion, which is also the 78th anniversary of the Campbell’s Bay branch.  The festivities, which were held on Friday and Saturday, included a

Portage RA back in business with summer festival 

The ball field in Portage-du-Fort saw its first action in several years this weekend at the two-day summer festival hosted by the town’s recreation association.  The event was made possible thanks to three weeks’ worth of volunteer work, according to

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