Sand Bay touch-a-truck launches summer fun
May 17, 2025
The Sand Bay Association launched its summer season of community activities with its second annual touch-a-truck event on Saturday, despite the light rain that fell
The Sand Bay Association launched its summer season of community activities with its second annual touch-a-truck event on Saturday, despite the light rain that fell
Forty-three years after Shawville’s Victoria Avenue High School (VAHS) closed, nearly 200 former students gathered to celebrate the short-lived but long-loved school.
Sec. 5 student Seth Martin was recognized for an article he wrote about the importance of student government.
Hundreds of people flooded the school yard of Dr. S.E. McDowell Elementary in Shawville on Thursday to take part in an entertainment-packed evening organized by
Ben Judd was Quebec’s only representative at the national 4-H congress last week in the capital.
Casino games, breathing techniques, and park designing – just a few of the learning activities in which a small group of Grade 9 Pontiac High
After many years of advocacy from residents and local politicians in the Upper Pontiac, Hydro-Québec is finally making plans to upgrade the region’s electricity grid.
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
When Vicki Benoit was nearing retirement from three decades in healthcare, she knew she needed something new to fill her time, but was not quite
Shawville council passed a draft on May 13 of an agreement that could see the Shawville-Clarendon Fire Department (SCFD) extend its services to the Municipality
The Sand Bay Association launched its summer season of community activities with its second annual touch-a-truck event on Saturday, despite the light rain that fell on and off throughout the day. Trucks of all sorts lined the outfield of the
Forty-three years after Shawville’s Victoria Avenue High School (VAHS) closed, nearly 200 former students gathered to celebrate the short-lived but long-loved school.
Sec. 5 student Seth Martin was recognized for an article he wrote about the importance of student government.
Hundreds of people flooded the school yard of Dr. S.E. McDowell Elementary in Shawville on Thursday to take part in an entertainment-packed evening organized by its Home and School Committee – the annual spring fair. The event was buzzing with
Ben Judd was Quebec’s only representative at the national 4-H congress last week in the capital.
Casino games, breathing techniques, and park designing – just a few of the learning activities in which a small group of Grade 9 Pontiac High School (PHS) students participated during their week-long stint at university in Ottawa earlier this month.
After many years of advocacy from residents and local politicians in the Upper Pontiac, Hydro-Québec is finally making plans to upgrade the region’s electricity grid.
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
When Vicki Benoit was nearing retirement from three decades in healthcare, she knew she needed something new to fill her time, but was not quite sure what. Last summer, she decided to try growing lavender, and with the help of
Shawville council passed a draft on May 13 of an agreement that could see the Shawville-Clarendon Fire Department (SCFD) extend its services to the Municipality of Thorne. This is the latest in a series of drafts that began last year,
We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.
Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!
Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!
Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.
Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !
Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!
Every Friday – Hooley in the Hall. Live music 7 – 9:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall, 530 Main, Shawville. Free. Dance if you’d like
Get your tickets!
Remembrance Day Spaghetti and meat ball Dinner & Dance – music by Danny Sylvester
Join us as we come together to honour those who have served and continue to serve for our freedom.
Friday, November 8th, 2025
TCRA, Ladysmith
Dinner & Dance: 6 PM – 12 AM (Doors open at 5 PM)
Music by Danny Sylvester
Cash bar
Tickets $20 – sold in advance
$10 after 7:30 for the dance
Enjoy a delicious spaghetti and meat ball dinner served with Caeser salad and garlic bread, followed by music, and dancing as we gather in remembrance and gratitude.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to our local Legion.
We would love to display photos of your loved ones who have served — please send them in or bring them with you to the event.
Hosted by the Ladysmith Recreation Committee.
Let’s share a meal, some memories, and our appreciation together.
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Dîner et danse des spaghettis et des boulettes de viande du jour du Souvenir
Rejoignez-nous alors que nous nous réunissons pour honorer ceux qui ont servi et continuent de servir pour notre liberté.
Samedi le 8 Novembre
TCRA, Ladysmith
Dîner et danse : 18 h – 12 h (les portes ouvrent à 17 h)
Musique de Danny Sylvester
Barre de caisse
Billets 20 $ – vendus à l’avance
Billets 10 $ après 7h30 pour la danse
Profitez d’un délicieux dîner de spaghettis et de boulettes de viande servi avec du pain à l’ail, de la musique et de la danse alors que nous nous rassemblons en souvenir et en gratitude.
Une partie des recettes sera reversée à notre Légion locale.
Nous aimerions afficher des photos de vos proches qui ont servi – veuillez les envoyer ou les apporter avec vous à l’événement.
Hébergé par l’association Recreative Ladysmith
Partageons un repas, quelques souvenirs et notre appréciation ensemble.
The Pontiac Historical Society will hold its Annual General Meeting at the Pontiac Archives, 358 Main Street, Shawville, Quebec, on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome. Phone 819-647-3538 for information.
We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.
Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!
Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!
Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.
Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !
Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!
Every Friday – Hooley in the Hall. Live music 7 – 9:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall, 530 Main, Shawville. Free. Dance if you’d like
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