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June 18, 2025

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Kids skate into summer

Jorge Maria Campbells bay  June 10, 2021 Les Maisons des Jeunes du Pontiac hosted a skateboard workshop and kids from all over the MRC got

Spring rally for Bouffe Pontiac

Jorge Maria Mansfield et pontefract June 16, 2021 Locals from Mansfield et Pontefract geared up for the warm weather and took part in Maison Culturelle

Body recovered from Ottawa River

CALEB NICKERSON ISLE AUX ALLUMETTES June 11, 2021  The body of a Chapeau man was recovered from the Ottawa River near Allumettes Island on June

Amos reprimanded by House speaker

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC June 16, 2021  Pontiac MP Will Amos was reprimanded by the House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota on June 7 for his

SOPFEU enacts open fire ban

CALEB NICKERSON QUEBEC June 16, 2021  Due to the dry weather, Quebec’s forest fire fighting organization, known by the acronym SOPFEU, is advising the public

The Equity welcomes new team members

Julien St-Jean Shawville June 16, 2021 Having grown up in a small town like Richmond, Ont. I feel right at home in a place like Shawville. Though I’m new to the region, I know my love for learning and the

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Kids skate into summer

Jorge Maria Campbells bay  June 10, 2021 Les Maisons des Jeunes du Pontiac hosted a skateboard workshop and kids from all over the MRC got a chance to try out the recently installed skateboard ramps and quarter-pipe. Colony Skateshop and

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Spring rally for Bouffe Pontiac

Jorge Maria Mansfield et pontefract June 16, 2021 Locals from Mansfield et Pontefract geared up for the warm weather and took part in Maison Culturelle George Bryson’s annual car rally, with proceeds going to Bouffe Pontiac. Rally-goers zipped off to

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Body recovered from Ottawa River

CALEB NICKERSON ISLE AUX ALLUMETTES June 11, 2021  The body of a Chapeau man was recovered from the Ottawa River near Allumettes Island on June 11. Police were called to a section of the river near Allumettes Island, where civilians

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Amos reprimanded by House speaker

CALEB NICKERSON PONTIAC June 16, 2021  Pontiac MP Will Amos was reprimanded by the House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota on June 7 for his second videoconferencing mishap, where he was caught urinating on camera.  Rota called the second incident

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SOPFEU enacts open fire ban

CALEB NICKERSON QUEBEC June 16, 2021  Due to the dry weather, Quebec’s forest fire fighting organization, known by the acronym SOPFEU, is advising the public that. . .

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LOCAL EVENTS
28 Jun

Festival de la Culbute Festival

June 28, 2025
All Day

A celebration of the 150th anniversary of the construction of the Culbute Locks, an industrial marvel in its day and an important part of our local heritage.
A day filled with celebration;
– The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show
– Music and dancing
– Food and drink
– and much more!
We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada

Music Trivia Nite

Music Trivia Nite

June 28, 2025
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Come enjoy an evening of fun! Test your knowledge of Music Trivia! Prizes, and some competition!
Bar, snacks will be available. All money raised will go towards a chair lift for the Town Hall.

Gardening Workshops

Gardening Workshops

July 5, 2025 - July 19, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
We at the Parents’ Voice Shawville Area are excited to offer these two workshops! July 5 & July 19 from 11:00-12:00.
Have partnered with Pure Conscience to offer two 1 hour planting workshops for parents and children.
The workshop will include the following activities:
  1. How to read seed labels
  2. Knowing what and when to plant
  3. Getting your hands dirty with planting!
  4. Planning your garden
  5. Some gardening tips and tricks
  6. Trimming plants
  7. Fall garden planning
Please complete this form to reserve your spot. Payment will be made closer to the date if we get the minimum number of participants. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/DEuHomtBka5Dkw8v7
Cost: $20 per participant (parent and 1 child)
12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree

12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree

July 17, 2025 - July 20, 2025
6:00 pm

A Weekend of Amazing Country Music and Fun!

02 Aug

PPHS Reunion

August 2, 2025
All Day

PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
All Day

The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair!

www.shawvillefair.ca

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