Full house for Quyon flapjack feast
March 4, 2025
More than 100 people stopped by the Legion in Quyon for the annual Shrove Tuesday pancake supper laid on last week by the Quyon Lions
More than 100 people stopped by the Legion in Quyon for the annual Shrove Tuesday pancake supper laid on last week by the Quyon Lions
Jessica Jewell of Mansfield and Annie Claude Durocher of Fort Coulonge are the latest recipients of the Pontiac Community Hospital Foundation’s MacLachlan bursary for nursing
In what was the Pontiac High School rugby program’s first international trip, players traveled to Charleston, South Carolina last week to face off against some
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
More than 100 people stopped by the Legion in Quyon for the annual Shrove Tuesday pancake supper laid on last week by the Quyon Lions Club. Heath Kelly, Julia Bernier and Caryl McCann served up pancakes, sausages, ham, beans, and,
Jessica Jewell of Mansfield and Annie Claude Durocher of Fort Coulonge are the latest recipients of the Pontiac Community Hospital Foundation’s MacLachlan bursary for nursing students who commit to working in the Pontiac upon their graduation.
In what was the Pontiac High School rugby program’s first international trip, players traveled to Charleston, South Carolina last week to face off against some of the state’s top high school talent.
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
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
Where: Shawville Arena, 215 rue Lang
When: 7:45 p.m. (Warmup at 7:15 p.m.)
Regular Season Home Game #3 – Pontiacs vs. South Grenville Rangers. Warmup at 7:15 p.m.
Ticket link: https://events.frontdoor.plus/event/1554
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!
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