Calumet Island Post Office officially opened by the Hon. Bryce Makasey and Tom Lefebvre M.P.: At Calumet Island Monday morning, a gathering of VIP’s from on and off the island inside and outside Pontiac witnessed the official opening of the new post office. The opening was marked by the presence of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in full uniform, a music machine issuing taped Christmas carols, the National Anthem and God Save the Queen.

Federal Cabinet representation was made by the Hon. Bryce Mackasey, Postmaster General who spoke briefly and then cut the bright white satin ribbon at the doorway of the post office.

Calumet Island Mayor Pigeault welcomed those who had braved snow flurries and below freezing temperatures to attend the opening and the special guest speaker was Tom Lefebvre, M.P.
Brownies and Guides parent-daughter banquet: On Sunday at the Bryson Lions Hall the Local Association of Brownies and Guides sponsored a Parent Girl Guide and Brownie Banquet. One hundred were in attendance.

There were a number of badges presented at the banquet that were earned during the summer. A special presentation of all round cords were presented to Karen Saunders, Joanne Ralston, Monica Proulx, Marsha Coyne, Connie Gutoskie, Marlene MacDonnell, Judy Proulx and Bernadette Sicard.
A most enjoyable banquet was served and donated by the Guides’ and Brownies’ mothers.