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Pembroke Diocese responds

Pembroke Diocese responds Carole St-Aubin Pontiac December 8 Following Fr. Justin Bertrand’s resignation from priesthood, the Pembroke Diocese’s response came in the form of a

A change of tempo for Bryan Briggs

There is a new guitar teacher in town. Actually, Bryan Briggs is still in the process of relocating to the Pontiac. “It is a gradual

FIDEK opens in Shawvile

Nikki Buechler Shawville Dec 1, 2021 FIDEK: A new tattoo and piercing shop, has opened in Shawville. The store had their grand opening on Wednesday,

Pembroke Diocese responds

Pembroke Diocese responds Carole St-Aubin Pontiac December 8 Following Fr. Justin Bertrand’s resignation from priesthood, the Pembroke Diocese’s response came in the form of a Nov. 26, 2021 press release, issued by Bishop . . .

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A change of tempo for Bryan Briggs

There is a new guitar teacher in town. Actually, Bryan Briggs is still in the process of relocating to the Pontiac. “It is a gradual transition,” he told THE EQUITY. The experienced guitarist is committed to the move, but is

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PHS wraps up its annual holiday food drive

The Equity is pleased to present the first of an occasional Series of articles written by students at either of Pontiac’s Three high schools. This one was submitted by PHS students Niomi Chartrand and Tori Benoit, under the guidance of

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B.C local donates canoe to Municipality of Shawville

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville Nov 24, 2021 Paul Bourke, a retired commercial fisherman, living in British Columbia, recently donated his 20-year-old 13 inch Birch Bark canoe to the Municipality of Shawville in memory of his brother Michael Bourke. He chose Shawville

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FIDEK opens in Shawvile

Nikki Buechler Shawville Dec 1, 2021 FIDEK: A new tattoo and piercing shop, has opened in Shawville. The store had their grand opening on Wednesday, and business owner XTina (pronounced ‘Christina’) spoke with The Equity about her new venture. It’s

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