Stedmans wraps up a half-century serving Shawville
December 12, 2024
After surviving a fire, an economic recession, and the arrival of big box stores, the longtime Shawville mainstay will be closing up shop before the
After surviving a fire, an economic recession, and the arrival of big box stores, the longtime Shawville mainstay will be closing up shop before the
From Danford Lake to Fort Coulonge, communities across the Pontiac dropped everything last weekend to welcome a visit from Santa Claus. See our full parade
The annual hockey event was bigger than ever this year, offering a look back on the town’s junior hockey history, with a special puck drop
A massive community search effort returned 73-year-old Grace Early to her family safe and sound on Saturday morning after she spent two nights lost in
Pontiac’s Canada Post drivers joined the 55,000 or so postal workers across the country who walked off the job last week as part of a
Communities across the Pontiac gathered at their local cenotaphs and war memorials on Sunday and Monday to remember and honour soldiers who have served in
Citizens of the Pontiac organized a public information session in Campbell’s Bay on Saturday to raise awareness about the presence of a radioactive gas called
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
“Some people have lost everything. Their house. Their clothes. Their food. They’ve even lost their relatives that drowned,” says Jean-Marc Soucie, one in a small
A teenager hit by a car while crossing Centre Street in Shawville on Friday afternoon was sent to hospital with only minor injuries, according to
After surviving a fire, an economic recession, and the arrival of big box stores, the longtime Shawville mainstay will be closing up shop before the end of this month, just over 50 years after owners Richard and Carolyn Meisner bought
From Danford Lake to Fort Coulonge, communities across the Pontiac dropped everything last weekend to welcome a visit from Santa Claus. See our full parade coverage to get a taste of the holiday spirit the jolly fellow brought with him.
The annual hockey event was bigger than ever this year, offering a look back on the town’s junior hockey history, with a special puck drop from former mayor and Jr. B president Albert Armstrong.
A massive community search effort returned 73-year-old Grace Early to her family safe and sound on Saturday morning after she spent two nights lost in the bush with nothing more than the shoes on her feet and the clothes on
Pontiac’s Canada Post drivers joined the 55,000 or so postal workers across the country who walked off the job last week as part of a nation-wide strike after their union failed to reach a new collective agreement with their employer.
Communities across the Pontiac gathered at their local cenotaphs and war memorials on Sunday and Monday to remember and honour soldiers who have served in wars past, and who continue to serve today, and reflect on all that has been
Citizens of the Pontiac organized a public information session in Campbell’s Bay on Saturday to raise awareness about the presence of a radioactive gas called radon in the region, and how it can affect residents’ health.
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
“Some people have lost everything. Their house. Their clothes. Their food. They’ve even lost their relatives that drowned,” says Jean-Marc Soucie, one in a small group of semi-retired hydro technicians from the Pontiac who spent three weeks restoring power in
A teenager hit by a car while crossing Centre Street in Shawville on Friday afternoon was sent to hospital with only minor injuries, according to Sûreté du Québec (SQ) spokesperson Sergeant Marc Tessier. He confirmed the incident happened on Route
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!
Quyon Community Day – Sept 6th!! FREE Entry!!
NEW this year… the Great Canadian Lumberjacks will put on 3 demonstrations (noon, 3 & 7 pm) and the DRONES are coming back…
Live local musicians will once again hit the stage and this year “Chicken Fried” will keep us all singing and dancing into the night!!!
The Quyon Lions are once again providing a Roast Beef dinner – info on how to purchase dinner tickets will be provided soon.
And that’s not all….. the annual 3-pitch ball tournament starts Friday night and plenty of Children’s activities will be set up in the park!!!
See ya there!!!!
Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge, le 6 septembre 2025 de 10h à 16h à la salle de conférence du Pontiac, 204 rue principale, Fort-Coulonge, QC J0X 1V0.
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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Join us as we come together to mark the 45th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope — a powerful legacy that continues to inspire Canadians from coast to coast.
Whether you walk, run, cycle, roll, or push a stroller — everyone is welcome!
TO REGISTER OR DONATE: https://run.terryfox.ca/93169
Joignez-vous à nous pour souligner le 45e anniversaire du Marathon de l’Espoir de Terry Fox.
Que vous marchiez, couriez, rouliez à vélo ou en fauteuil, ou poussiez une poussette — tout le monde est bienvenu !
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