
Just stay at it: 100 years of the Draper family farm
For over 100 years the Draper family farm has stood in Quyon and while over the years it has changed, it still stands strong. Blake

For over 100 years the Draper family farm has stood in Quyon and while over the years it has changed, it still stands strong. Blake
Brett Thoms Pontiac September 7, 2022 With less than one month to go before the provincial election, THE EQUITY will reach out to each party

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville Sept 1, 2022 At around 7 p.m. on Thursday the Shawville Fair kicked off its opening and invited local politicians to give

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville Sept 1, 2022 This year to help families with kids who have disabilities the Shawville Fair had a sensory hour. The idea

Brett Thoms Shawville September 3, 2022 Historically, agricultural fairs have always been about farmers showing off their animals. The 165th edition is no exception, with


Brett Thoms Shawville September 4, 2022 Long time Shawville Fair talent booker Ron Sparling was honoured at the fair Sunday afternoon. Sundays at the fair

Brett Thoms Shawville September 4, 2022 Sunday night of the Shawville Fair saw the long anticipated 4-H Market Steer and Lamb Auction in the outdoor
Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac Aug 31, 2022 After a few friends in the community came together to raise awareness and money for families impacted by the
Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac Aug 31, 2022 The Western Quebec School board sent out an update on August 26 highlighting that an agreement has been reached

For over 100 years the Draper family farm has stood in Quyon and while over the years it has changed, it still stands strong. Blake Draper, the current owner of the farm, sat down with THE EQUITY to talk about
Brett Thoms Pontiac September 7, 2022 With less than one month to go before the provincial election, THE EQUITY will reach out to each party campaigning in Pontiac to hear what they have to say about important issues. Each week

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville Sept 1, 2022 At around 7 p.m. on Thursday the Shawville Fair kicked off its opening and invited local politicians to give a few words. The Mayor of Shawville Bill McCleary wished everyone a good time at

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville Sept 1, 2022 This year to help families with kids who have disabilities the Shawville Fair had a sensory hour. The idea was suggested by Kendal Lang, a board member who wanted to try the idea in

Brett Thoms Shawville September 3, 2022 Historically, agricultural fairs have always been about farmers showing off their animals. The 165th edition is no exception, with farmers from around the region showing off their livestock at various shows throughout the weekend.


Brett Thoms Shawville September 4, 2022 Long time Shawville Fair talent booker Ron Sparling was honoured at the fair Sunday afternoon. Sundays at the fair are typically known as the day when Pontiac locals perform, so it was an appropriate

Brett Thoms Shawville September 4, 2022 Sunday night of the Shawville Fair saw the long anticipated 4-H Market Steer and Lamb Auction in the outdoor showpen at the back of the fairgrounds. In front of the packed bleachers, nine 4-H
Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac Aug 31, 2022 After a few friends in the community came together to raise awareness and money for families impacted by the war in Ukraine, the organization in Poland decided to share how the Pontiac’s contribution has
Zainab Al-Mehdar Pontiac Aug 31, 2022 The Western Quebec School board sent out an update on August 26 highlighting that an agreement has been reached between the Quebec government and the Fédération des Transporteurs Scolaires, yet many of the member
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