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On Friday morning, the Shawville-Clarendon Fire Department brought a fire truck to the fairgrounds to help teach children about fire safety. Firefighter Paul Emmerson gave safety tips, answered questions, let children go inside the fire truck and even let them hold fire gear to help them understand the equipment’s weight. He noted that they especially liked sitting in the front and pretending they’re driving. “It’s all about the kids, seeing them entertained and informed,” said Emmerson.

Fire Department gives back to local youth

Julien St-Jean Shawville Sept. 3, 2021 On Friday morning, the Shawville-Clarendon Fire Department brought a fire truck to the fairgrounds to help teach children about

Local politicians and owner cut the ribbon for the official opening of Manoir Meril in Portage du Fort. Left to right: Portage du Fort Director General Lisa Dagenais, Mayor Lynne Cameron, co-owners Marie-Anne Jolicoeur and Pierre Jolicoeur, Pontiac Warden Jane Toller and MNA André Fortin.

Seniors have a new home in the Pontiac

Jorge Maria Portage du Fort  Sept. 3, 2021  A long-term independent care facility, Manoir Meril, officially opened last Friday in Portage du Fort. It becomes

The Hooley brings music to Bristol

Julien St-Jean Bristol August 26, 2021 Music lovers gathered at Starborn Farms near Bristol last Thursday for a hooley organized by Chris Judd. A hooley,

Back-to-back movies in Otter Lake

Julien St-Jean Otter Lake August 28, 2021 The Otter Lake Recreational Association invited residents out to the Raymond Johnson Community Centre for back-to-back outdoor movies

Northfork: A legacy lives on

Julien St-Jean Chapeau August 21, 2021 It all started with a dream. A dream, dedication and a lot of hard work. The dreamer was Francis

Shaky start for vaccination passports

Jorge Maria Pontiac Sept. 1, 2021  Quebec’s new vaccine passport system goes online today after a few hiccups in its initial rollout. Several weeks ago,

On Friday morning, the Shawville-Clarendon Fire Department brought a fire truck to the fairgrounds to help teach children about fire safety. Firefighter Paul Emmerson gave safety tips, answered questions, let children go inside the fire truck and even let them hold fire gear to help them understand the equipment’s weight. He noted that they especially liked sitting in the front and pretending they’re driving. “It’s all about the kids, seeing them entertained and informed,” said Emmerson.

Fire Department gives back to local youth

Julien St-Jean Shawville Sept. 3, 2021 On Friday morning, the Shawville-Clarendon Fire Department brought a fire truck to the fairgrounds to help teach children about fire safety. Firefighter Paul Emmerson gave safety tips, answered questions, let children go inside the

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Local politicians and owner cut the ribbon for the official opening of Manoir Meril in Portage du Fort. Left to right: Portage du Fort Director General Lisa Dagenais, Mayor Lynne Cameron, co-owners Marie-Anne Jolicoeur and Pierre Jolicoeur, Pontiac Warden Jane Toller and MNA André Fortin.

Seniors have a new home in the Pontiac

Jorge Maria Portage du Fort  Sept. 3, 2021  A long-term independent care facility, Manoir Meril, officially opened last Friday in Portage du Fort. It becomes the second facility in the entirety of the Pontiac MRC, something politicians on hand for

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The Hooley brings music to Bristol

Julien St-Jean Bristol August 26, 2021 Music lovers gathered at Starborn Farms near Bristol last Thursday for a hooley organized by Chris Judd. A hooley, Judd explained, is a traditional Irish party with music. The event had 11 musicians performing

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Back-to-back movies in Otter Lake

Julien St-Jean Otter Lake August 28, 2021 The Otter Lake Recreational Association invited residents out to the Raymond Johnson Community Centre for back-to-back outdoor movies screenings last Saturday. The movies featured were The Legend of Sarila, followed by Cats and

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Northfork: A legacy lives on

Julien St-Jean Chapeau August 21, 2021 It all started with a dream. A dream, dedication and a lot of hard work. The dreamer was Francis Fleming, who had always wanted to own her own restaurant. After Francis and her husband

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Shaky start for vaccination passports

Jorge Maria Pontiac Sept. 1, 2021  Quebec’s new vaccine passport system goes online today after a few hiccups in its initial rollout. Several weeks ago, citizens of Quebec that have been double-vaccinated should have received a QR code via email

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