Caleb Nickerson ALLUMETTE ISLAND July 18, 2017 Last Tuesday, Pontiac MNA André Fortin was in Chapeau to announce close to $180,000 in funding for the restoration of Saint-Alphonse-de-Liguori Church. The $178,185 grant is part of the Funding Assistance Program for

Donald Teuma-CastellettI NORWAY BAY July 18, 2017 Tuesday’s evening art events continued in Norway Bay last week, this time introducing children to the idea that vegetables don’t have to be just a dinnertime bore, but can also serve as a

Donald Teuma-CastellettI OTTER LAKE July 23, 2017 After a ten-year hiatus, a popular church bazaar returned to Otter Lake bringing together old friends and the community for an afternoon of socializing, activities and, of course, a big meal. Hosted by

Donald Teuma-Castelletti, THE EQUITY A large craft and garage sale was held at 500 King St. in Shawville all weekend, featuring a barbeque, lots of clothes, board games, knick knacks and various electronics, in support of L’EntourElle. Pictured: Kaleigh Milford,

Chris Lowrey FORT COULONGE July 17, 2017 The MRC Pontiac, in conjunction with l’association de loisirs pour personnes handicapées intellectuelles du Pontiac (ALPHIP), will launch a new leisure program for those with intellectual and physical disabilities. The program will run

Donald Teuma-CastellettI NORWAY BAY July 21, 2017 The Centennial Hall in Norway Bay was transformed into a musical theatre last Friday evening, as it welcomed the community for a production of a classic tale. Presented by the Norway Bay Municipal

  Caleb Nickerson SHAWVILLE July 21, 2017 This past week, artists from all over flocked to the area for the seventh Pontiac Artists’ Residency project. Organizer Valerie Bridgeman said that they varied from about 12 to 20 participants each day,

Donald Teuma-CastellettI FORT WILLIAM July 22, 2017 Fundraising for a secure, stable and attractive dock in Fort William continued last weekend, when the Hotel Pontiac held a rib fest in support of the cause. The Sheenboro Dock Committee looks to

Donald Teuma-CastellettI LADYSMITH July 22, 2017 A rodeo descended upon Ladysmith last Saturday, where competitors took to their horses for a number of events, all the while raising money for diabetes research. Organized by Carol Maloney, this was the third

No matter what kind of crop or livestock they harvest, farmers have to wear many hats. Whether it’s being able to fix an old tractor that’s acting up or getting an ornery cow milked, the life of a farmer revolves