Le Patro second annual Haunted Walk brings terror to Mansfield
October 26, 2024
Screams of terror filled the cold air Friday and Saturday night in Mansfield as brave souls over the age of 12 ventured into the haunted
Screams of terror filled the cold air Friday and Saturday night in Mansfield as brave souls over the age of 12 ventured into the haunted
Vera and Douglas Smith have been making the trip from their home in Gatineau to the Bryson Lions Club’s dances for some 40 years, and
Ghosts, ghouls and goblins were out and about Saturday night as bars across the Pontiac hosted Halloween parties for those too old for trick-or-treating. While
A young Chapeau resident who passed away tragically in 2021 was remembered by friends, family, and his wider community in a two-day memorial tournament in
Saturday morning, car traffic on Main Street in Shawville ground to a halt as 26 small business vendors took over the road for Shop Shawville’s
On Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, a school bus was on its way from Pontiac High School down Centre Street in Shawville to pick up students
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
Shawville-based hard-rock band Beyond Driven opened for heavy metal singer Sebastian Bach at the Bronson Centre in Ottawa on Oct. 22 to a crowd of
My name is Charity Humble, and I am a 15-year-old student at Pontiac High School. Although I’ve only lived in this community for two and
Brandyn Gauthier, owner of Shawville’s Giant Tiger, received a company-wide community service award on Oct. 2 at the EY Centre in Ottawa. The award is
Screams of terror filled the cold air Friday and Saturday night in Mansfield as brave souls over the age of 12 ventured into the haunted walk organized by Le Patro de Fort-Coulonge/Mansfield. Along the trail through the woods, guests encountered
Vera and Douglas Smith have been making the trip from their home in Gatineau to the Bryson Lions Club’s dances for some 40 years, and Saturday evening’s Halloween dance and dinner was no exception. “It’s my favourite place to dance,”
Ghosts, ghouls and goblins were out and about Saturday night as bars across the Pontiac hosted Halloween parties for those too old for trick-or-treating. While some venues tried their hand at throwing an event for the first time, others were
A young Chapeau resident who passed away tragically in 2021 was remembered by friends, family, and his wider community in a two-day memorial tournament in Chapeau over the weekend. In Feb. 2021, Chapeau resident Robert Chartrand went missing after his
Saturday morning, car traffic on Main Street in Shawville ground to a halt as 26 small business vendors took over the road for Shop Shawville’s fall market. The perfect weather saw visitors from all over the area browsing the tables
On Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, a school bus was on its way from Pontiac High School down Centre Street in Shawville to pick up students at McDowell Elementary. The bus, already carrying some PHS students, stopped at the crosswalk on
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
Shawville-based hard-rock band Beyond Driven opened for heavy metal singer Sebastian Bach at the Bronson Centre in Ottawa on Oct. 22 to a crowd of over 1,200 people. Bach was popularised through his role as lead singer of hard-rock band
My name is Charity Humble, and I am a 15-year-old student at Pontiac High School. Although I’ve only lived in this community for two and a half years, I’ve developed a strong interest in the history and archives of The
Brandyn Gauthier, owner of Shawville’s Giant Tiger, received a company-wide community service award on Oct. 2 at the EY Centre in Ottawa. The award is presented to a store that does exemplary work with its community. “Whether it’s volunteering for
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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