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New director of territory at MRC Pontiac

CALEB NICKERSON MRC PONTIAC Dec 2, 2020  There’s a new face around MRC Pontiac’s office in Campbell’s Bay following the retirement of the long-serving director

Three-vehicle collision on Hwy. 148

CALEB NICKERSON CLARENDON Nov. 25, 2020  A three-vehicle collision on Hwy. 148 just west of Shawville sent at least three people to hospital on Nov.

Local CHAMP recognized

Kylah Ferrigan, 17, of Campbell’s Bay, received a certificate from Mayor Maurice Beauregard to recognize her involvement with The War Amps and for spreading important

Ladysmith Sportsman’s Club results

CALEB NICKERSON LADYSMITH Dec. 2, 2020  COVID-19 has claimed another victim, as the annual Ladysmith Sportsman’s Club’s annual awards dinner had to be called off. 

Angel tree campaign underway

MIKE ATHEY MANSFIELD ET PONTEFRACT Dec. 2, 2020  An angel tree campaign is starting up again in Mansfield et Pontefract for its fourth year in

Shawville brings the Christmas cheer

EMILY HSUEH SHAWVILLE Dec. 2, 2020  Christmas cheer came early to the Pontiac this past weekend as Shawville was filled with colourful lights, Christmas crafts

The chef is In

EMILY HSUEH If you’ve driven along Hwy. 148 through Shawville, you have probably noticed a small yellow building with a red roof. There is a

Bridge shut down

Caleb Nickerson A small fire closed the Chenaux Bridge in Portage du Fort for a few hours early on Nov. 17. According to MTQ communications

New director of territory at MRC Pontiac

CALEB NICKERSON MRC PONTIAC Dec 2, 2020  There’s a new face around MRC Pontiac’s office in Campbell’s Bay following the retirement of the long-serving director of territory, Régent Dugas.  Jason Durand will be stepping into Dugas’ role and officially started

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Three-vehicle collision on Hwy. 148

CALEB NICKERSON CLARENDON Nov. 25, 2020  A three-vehicle collision on Hwy. 148 just west of Shawville sent at least three people to hospital on Nov. 25.  Emergency crews were called to the scene at around 6 p.m. A car travelling

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Changes to activities at the Shawville rink

MIKE ATHEY SHAWVILLE Dec. 2, 2020  This year’s pandemic may have put many activities on ice, but the Shawville Arena is still up and running to some capacity.  Though the public skate and minor hockey were cancelled for the time

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Local CHAMP recognized

Kylah Ferrigan, 17, of Campbell’s Bay, received a certificate from Mayor Maurice Beauregard to recognize her involvement with The War Amps and for spreading important messages in the community. Kylah, born a partial right hand amputee, is a member of

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Council divided on the future of biomass project

STEPHEN RICCIO PONTIAC Nov. 25, 2020  The MRC Council of Mayors had a rare public airing of disagreement during their Nov. 25 meeting, with Warden Jane Toller breaking a nine-nine tie to require Renmatix, a multi-national corporation being courted by

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Ladysmith Sportsman’s Club results

CALEB NICKERSON LADYSMITH Dec. 2, 2020  COVID-19 has claimed another victim, as the annual Ladysmith Sportsman’s Club’s annual awards dinner had to be called off.  Organizer Ernie Pasch said he was disappointed, but his hands were tied as he wouldn’t

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Angel tree campaign underway

MIKE ATHEY MANSFIELD ET PONTEFRACT Dec. 2, 2020  An angel tree campaign is starting up again in Mansfield et Pontefract for its fourth year in a row to connect generous community members to kids who need a little boost this

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Shawville brings the Christmas cheer

EMILY HSUEH SHAWVILLE Dec. 2, 2020  Christmas cheer came early to the Pontiac this past weekend as Shawville was filled with colourful lights, Christmas crafts and handmade goods, and even a visit from Santa. The festivities kicked off on Friday

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The chef is In

EMILY HSUEH If you’ve driven along Hwy. 148 through Shawville, you have probably noticed a small yellow building with a red roof. There is a wooden veranda outside with many tables and benches, adorned with lights. The big blue sign

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Bridge shut down

Caleb Nickerson A small fire closed the Chenaux Bridge in Portage du Fort for a few hours early on Nov. 17. According to MTQ communications officer Marie Chantal Baguia, the blaze was caused by material used in the work on

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