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November 5, 2025

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Summer festival on Calumet Island

Connor Lalande Calumet Island June 24, 2023 The Grand Calumet Island Recreational Committee rang in Fête nationale (Saint-Jean-Baptiste) Day in style with a summer festival

Community fundraiser at Healing Garden

Connor Lalande Mansfield-et-Pontefract June 24, 2023 In a celebration of culture and heritage, the Pontiac Native Community held a fundraising event at the Pontiac Healing

Mansfield’s roadside restroom

Rest area will encourage tourism and improve road safety Pierre Cyr Mansfield June 26, 2023 Work is underway to set up a new, state-of-the-art restroom

Fairground Horsepower extravaganza

Connor Lalande Shawville June 24, 2023 With the late June humidity hanging in the air, competitors, spectators and a wide selection of horses gathered at

Caps off to our Graduates!

Chapeau Graduation: Introducing Dr. Wilbert Keon School’s 2023 Grads Fort Coulonge Graduation: Introducing École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge’s 2023 Grads Shawville Graduation: Introducing Pontiac High School’s 2023

Lobbying for a safe pedestrian crosswalk

While scooter provides new-found freedom, mobility now limited by unsafe crossing Charles Dickson Shawville June 23, 2023 Sydney Sharpe drives her new mobility scooter west

Summer festival on Calumet Island

Connor Lalande Calumet Island June 24, 2023 The Grand Calumet Island Recreational Committee rang in Fête nationale (Saint-Jean-Baptiste) Day in style with a summer festival this past Saturday. A free-of-charge event held annually over the last few years, the summer

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Community fundraiser at Healing Garden

Connor Lalande Mansfield-et-Pontefract June 24, 2023 In a celebration of culture and heritage, the Pontiac Native Community held a fundraising event at the Pontiac Healing Garden this past Saturday. A community gathering point meant to reflect on the lasting legacy

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Mansfield’s roadside restroom

Rest area will encourage tourism and improve road safety Pierre Cyr Mansfield June 26, 2023 Work is underway to set up a new, state-of-the-art restroom facility beside Route 148 near the Marchand covered bridge, across from the George Bryson Cultural

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Fairground Horsepower extravaganza

Connor Lalande Shawville June 24, 2023 With the late June humidity hanging in the air, competitors, spectators and a wide selection of horses gathered at the Shawville Fairgrounds this past Saturday for a draft horse pull. Draft horse pulling is

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Caps off to our Graduates!

Chapeau Graduation: Introducing Dr. Wilbert Keon School’s 2023 Grads Fort Coulonge Graduation: Introducing École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge’s 2023 Grads Shawville Graduation: Introducing Pontiac High School’s 2023 Grads

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Lobbying for a safe pedestrian crosswalk

While scooter provides new-found freedom, mobility now limited by unsafe crossing Charles Dickson Shawville June 23, 2023 Sydney Sharpe drives her new mobility scooter west along the paved PPJ trail that follows the ridge overlooking Shawville, and stops at the

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LOCAL EVENTS
Pontiac Historical Society AGM

Pontiac Historical Society AGM

November 12, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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.

SADC Community Event - Thorne

SADC Community Event - Thorne

November 13, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac!

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!

Thorne

Célébrons 40 ans d’impact local avec la SADC Pontiac !

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!

Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

November 14, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

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

Pontiacs vs. Arnprior Rivermen - November 14 (Minor Hockey Night)

Pontiacs vs. Arnprior Rivermen - November 14 (Minor Hockey Night)

November 14, 2025
7:45 pm - 10:00 pm

Where:  Shawville Arena, 215 rue Lang

When: 7:45 p.m. (Warmup at 7:15 p.m.)

Regular Season Home Game #4 – Pontiacs vs. Arnprior Rivermen – Minor Hockey Night. Warmup at 7:15 p.m. 

Ticket link: https://events.frontdoor.plus/event/1555

Pontiac Artisans Christmas Market

Pontiac Artisans Christmas Market

November 15, 2025
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Come shop local and support a great cause!

We’re bringing together a fantastic lineup of talented artisans from across the Pontiac—perfect for checking off your holiday shopping list. From handcrafted goods to festive treats, there’s something for everyone!

Support the school, support local artists, and get into the holiday spirit with us!

Tag your friends, share the event, and we’ll see you there!
15 Nov

St-Edwards Christmas Tea and Bazaar

November 15, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

St-Edwards Christmas Tea and Bazaar will be held at 34 ch Bristol on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1870755183815088

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