One of the Dale girls has passed away
September 8, 2020
Dear Editor,I am sad to report that on Aug. 12, 2020, Lynn Martin, neé Dale, passed away. She was my distant cousin, having descended from
Dear Editor,I am sad to report that on Aug. 12, 2020, Lynn Martin, neé Dale, passed away. She was my distant cousin, having descended from
Dear EditorThis evening at 7 p.m. would have been our 164th Opening Ceremonies of the Shawville Fair. When I became President in January, I never
Ah, Labour Day weekend, the “official” end of summer and the return of routine.Normally this week, folks around these parts would be coming off a
To whom it may concern, My neighbours and I are writing to express our dissatisfaction with your Internet service in Sheenboro and area. Our speeds
It’s that time of year again, time to pack your offspring on a big yellow bus and hope that for the duration of the day
Dear Minister, This is to inform you that a group of retired business people, of forestry equipment entrepreneurs, of labourers, of small businesses and store
If this column seems more disjointed and meandering than usual, it’s because I made the mistake of watching the finale of the Conservative Party’s leadership
Dear Editor, Together we can improve the future for the entire population of MRC Pontiac. This provisional volunteer committee is composed of businessmen, retirees, forestry
Dear Editor, In 2008, the provincial government passed a bill entitled, Environment Quality Act, the purpose of which was to make public the government policy
Quebec’s language police published a report last week that gasp people are speaking English on the job in La Belle Province. The Office of the
Dear Editor,I am sad to report that on Aug. 12, 2020, Lynn Martin, neé Dale, passed away. She was my distant cousin, having descended from John Dale Jr. of Clarendon Township just as I have.I felt compelled to write a
Dear EditorThis evening at 7 p.m. would have been our 164th Opening Ceremonies of the Shawville Fair. When I became President in January, I never expected that we would not have a fair this year. We are all tremendously disappointed
Ah, Labour Day weekend, the “official” end of summer and the return of routine.Normally this week, folks around these parts would be coming off a high from the Shawville Fair with memories of lineups, livestock and for the adults, plenty
To whom it may concern, My neighbours and I are writing to express our dissatisfaction with your Internet service in Sheenboro and area. Our speeds have declined significantly over the last few months, and we find that we are having
It’s that time of year again, time to pack your offspring on a big yellow bus and hope that for the duration of the day that they are learning something. With everything that’s been going on for these past few
Dear Minister, This is to inform you that a group of retired business people, of forestry equipment entrepreneurs, of labourers, of small businesses and store owners of the Pontiac, and also private investors are interested in founding a coop which
If this column seems more disjointed and meandering than usual, it’s because I made the mistake of watching the finale of the Conservative Party’s leadership race and I am currently running on fumes. Originally scheduled to start early Sunday evening,
Dear Editor, Together we can improve the future for the entire population of MRC Pontiac. This provisional volunteer committee is composed of businessmen, retirees, forestry entrepreneurs, contractors and people with experience in sawmills and forestry operations. We strongly believe that
Dear Editor, In 2008, the provincial government passed a bill entitled, Environment Quality Act, the purpose of which was to make public the government policy on residual materials management. According to section 7.4 of section 53.4 (chapter 2) called .
Quebec’s language police published a report last week that gasp people are speaking English on the job in La Belle Province. The Office of the French Language released the 75-page document, which they commissioned from the Institut de la statistique
Come help us celebrate our 166th Cobden Fair! This year’s fair is perfect for all ages! It will be the perfect family event. Join us on Friday, August 22nd, 2025 until Sunday, August 24th, 2025.
Enjoy Cope Amusements midway, livestock shows, food and craft vendors, scavenger hunt, bingo and non-stop entertainment all weekend long! Our infamous Demolition Derby and Beer Tent on Saturday night! Plus, Ry-J’s Rock Climbing Wall, MTK Racetrack Racing, Mini Golf, The Skills Ontario – Trades and Tech Truck and don’t forget to join us for dinner on Friday and Saturday night! And….so much more! And again this year we are offering Pay One Price! Buy your Advance Passes for $16 online or in person.
On Friday and Saturday, tickets at the gate will cost $20. On Sunday tickets at the gate will cost $16.
End your summer with Flair, come to the Cobden Fair!
Come see the Pontiac Community Players perform “Twain’s at Mill Dam Park in Shawville! Weather dependent. If it rains the day of the show, we will cancel on our facebook page. Stay tuned folks!! Free admission for all, bring your own chair. Saturday, August 23rd at 2 p.m.
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.
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