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Extreme cold and the running of the dogs

Donald Teuma-Castelletti BRISTOL Jan. 6-7, 2018 The arctic temperatures came south just in time this year, ensuring the frigid weather would provide the backdrop for

Pontiac’s first baby of the new year

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE Jan. 4, 2018 A Fort Coulonge couple welcomed the first newborn of the year at the Pontiac Hospital last Thursday morning. Milya

Break-in at Lakeside Hotel

Chris Lowrey PORTAGE DU FORT Jan. 1, 2017 In the wee hours of New Year’s Day three men broke into the Lakeside Hotel in Portage

Farmers on ice: annual bonspiel

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVLLE Jan. 6, 2017 On Saturday, the Shawville Curling Club was filled with the sounds of vigorous sweeping and stones colliding as locals

Golden Age darts and cards

December 12 card results were: 50/50 was won by Rita Blaskie and the door prize by Doreen Zimmerling. Ladies first was won by Marie Pilon

Extreme cold and the running of the dogs

Donald Teuma-Castelletti BRISTOL Jan. 6-7, 2018 The arctic temperatures came south just in time this year, ensuring the frigid weather would provide the backdrop for eager dogs, skilled racers and the sleds that kept them all together over the weekend.

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Pontiac’s first baby of the new year

Donald Teuma-Castelletti SHAWVILLE Jan. 4, 2018 A Fort Coulonge couple welcomed the first newborn of the year at the Pontiac Hospital last Thursday morning. Milya Lachance-Delisle was brought into the world via C-section, showing up just in time for breakfast

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Firefighters battle blaze, knock out wall

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVLLE Jan. 3, 2017 Multiple fire crews were called after a kitchen blaze in Shawville got out of control on Wednesday. Shortly after noon on Jan. 3, firefighters from the Shawville-Clarendon Department responded to an address on Sunnyside

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Break-in at Lakeside Hotel

Chris Lowrey PORTAGE DU FORT Jan. 1, 2017 In the wee hours of New Year’s Day three men broke into the Lakeside Hotel in Portage du Fort with the hopes of getting their hands on some cold hard cash. The

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Farmers on ice: annual bonspiel

CALEB NICKERSON SHAWVLLE Jan. 6, 2017 On Saturday, the Shawville Curling Club was filled with the sounds of vigorous sweeping and stones colliding as locals took part in the annual Farmers’ Bonspiel. Organizer Eric Smith said that he has been

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Danford Lake man shot by police identified

Chris Lowrey DANFORD LAKE Dec. 28, 2017 Authorities have identified the Danford Lake man shot and killed by police on Dec. 28. 38-year-old Denis Beaudoin was pronounced dead at hospital after being shot by police. According to police, shortly after

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Golden Age darts and cards

December 12 card results were: 50/50 was won by Rita Blaskie and the door prize by Doreen Zimmerling. Ladies first was won by Marie Pilon and second by Janet Lafleur. Men’s first was won by Ronald Beaudoin and second by

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St. Mary’s Catholic Women’s League meets

St. Mary’s CWL held its last meeting of 2017 on Dec. 10. The Christmas potluck luncheon was followed by a gift exchange. Always a pleasant afternoon. The lucky winner of the CWL fundraiser, the homemade quilt draw was Jackie Ladouceur.

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Projet intégrateur Notre-Dame-Du-Sacré Coeur

CSHBO Communiqué CHAPEAU Le 22 dec. 2017 En octobre dernier, les élèves de 5e année de madame Isabelle Nadeau de l’école Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Coeur de Chapeau ont vécu un projet vraiment spécial. Puisque madame Isabelle aime travailler avec la littérature jeunesse, elle

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