Two representatives of the Sheenboro Archives spoke on a panel Mar. 2 highlighting Irish heritage preservation efforts across the province, explaining the new ways they
The Otter Lake branch of the Native Alliance of Quebec put on its first fishing derby over the weekend, which saw over 100 people gather
Eighteen teams took to the ice at the Shawville Curling Club on Saturday for the Quyon Lions Club’s 47th annual bonspiel. First place went to
A new generation of whitewater enthusiasts is taking ownership of Esprit’s rafting business, with big plans for its future.
As part of an ongoing series, we are publishing one recipe every week from Pontiac County Recipes, a small book that is home to a
Roughly 40 students from École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge took to the stage last week to compete in the province-wide talent show, Secondaire en spectacle. Ten of
Mike Lamothe doesn’t want the history of Calumet Island to get lost to time. The 83-year-old, who has lived on the island for roughly a
A farming talk given on best practices for reducing GHGs and increasing biodiversity raised questions about the industry’s climate responsibilities.
The Pontiac Museum has restored and digitized a box of old glass plate negatives captured by Shawville photographer Harry
Imison about one hundred years
Two representatives of the Sheenboro Archives spoke on a panel Mar. 2 highlighting Irish heritage preservation efforts across the province, explaining the new ways they are trying to document local history in their archives. Archive volunteers Joann McCann and Lorna
The Otter Lake branch of the Native Alliance of Quebec put on its first fishing derby over the weekend, which saw over 100 people gather on a slushy Farm Lake in the hopes of luring a winning catch. “The fishing
Eighteen teams took to the ice at the Shawville Curling Club on Saturday for the Quyon Lions Club’s 47th annual bonspiel. First place went to the Shawville Lions Club’s team, made up of James Howard (skip), Greg Hayes (third), Sam
A new generation of whitewater enthusiasts is taking ownership of Esprit’s rafting business, with big plans for its future.
As part of an ongoing series, we are publishing one recipe every week from Pontiac County Recipes, a small book that is home to a collection of kitchen secrets from across the region, published by Pontiac Printshop in 1968. Our
Roughly 40 students from École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge took to the stage last week to compete in the province-wide talent show, Secondaire en spectacle. Ten of them advanced to the regionals.
Mike Lamothe doesn’t want the history of Calumet Island to get lost to time. The 83-year-old, who has lived on the island for roughly a half-century of his life, remembers a time when everybody on the island farmed, and everyone
A farming talk given on best practices for reducing GHGs and increasing biodiversity raised questions about the industry’s climate responsibilities.
The Pontiac Museum has restored and digitized a box of old glass plate negatives captured by Shawville photographer Harry
Imison about one hundred years ago. Now, the museum wants your help identifying the faces which, until recently, had been
Come help us celebrate our 166th Cobden Fair! This year’s fair is perfect for all ages! It will be the perfect family event. Join us on Friday, August 22nd, 2025 until Sunday, August 24th, 2025.
Enjoy Cope Amusements midway, livestock shows, food and craft vendors, scavenger hunt, bingo and non-stop entertainment all weekend long! Our infamous Demolition Derby and Beer Tent on Saturday night! Plus, Ry-J’s Rock Climbing Wall, MTK Racetrack Racing, Mini Golf, The Skills Ontario – Trades and Tech Truck and don’t forget to join us for dinner on Friday and Saturday night! And….so much more! And again this year we are offering Pay One Price! Buy your Advance Passes for $16 online or in person.
On Friday and Saturday, tickets at the gate will cost $20. On Sunday tickets at the gate will cost $16.
End your summer with Flair, come to the Cobden Fair!
Come see the Pontiac Community Players perform “Twain’s at Mill Dam Park in Shawville! Weather dependent. If it rains the day of the show, we will cancel on our facebook page. Stay tuned folks!! Free admission for all, bring your own chair. Saturday, August 23rd at 2 p.m.
Quyon Community Day – Sept 6th!! FREE Entry!!
NEW this year… the Great Canadian Lumberjacks will put on 3 demonstrations (noon, 3 & 7 pm) and the DRONES are coming back…
Live local musicians will once again hit the stage and this year “Chicken Fried” will keep us all singing and dancing into the night!!!
The Quyon Lions are once again providing a Roast Beef dinner – info on how to purchase dinner tickets will be provided soon.
And that’s not all….. the annual 3-pitch ball tournament starts Friday night and plenty of Children’s activities will be set up in the park!!!
See ya there!!!!
Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge, le 6 septembre 2025 de 10h à 16h à la salle de conférence du Pontiac, 204 rue principale, Fort-Coulonge, QC J0X 1V0.
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