Fire department poker run draws hundreds in support of Frost, Morin families
April 28, 2026
Nearly 400 people came out for the annual Bryson Grand-Calumet Fire Department poker run on Saturday. This year the event was a fundraiser for the
Nearly 400 people came out for the annual Bryson Grand-Calumet Fire Department poker run on Saturday. This year the event was a fundraiser for the
The annual Flying Elbows hockey tournament took over Shawville this weekend, bringing 20 teams to town for the community fundraiser. The arena was packed with
Eight Chapeau clans reunited over the weekend to go head-to-head with their rivals in the community’s 18th annual family hockey tournament at the Upper Pontiac
Laughter echoed through the Pontiac High School auditorium Thursday night as comedians from Absolute Comedy in Ottawa took the stage for a sold-out performance in
With nearly 10 winters under my belt in the greater Shawville area, I’ve learned that having something to keep yourself occupied is key. If you
After several years of big expenses, Fort-Coulonge’s Centre de Loisir des Draveurs arena is once again in the green, thanks in large part to the
Raffle raises $6,500 (before expenses) for the Shawville long-term care home.
Mayors also passed resolutions for Hydro-Québec requesting faster grid upgrades and information about dam conditions.
The parish hall in Fort-Coulonge was bustling on Friday night as dozens of volunteers helped put together more than 100 food baskets as part of
Commuters across the Pontiac were called upon to support those in need on Thursday morning, thanks to the work of an army of 49 volunteers
Nearly 400 people came out for the annual Bryson Grand-Calumet Fire Department poker run on Saturday. This year the event was a fundraiser for the families of best friends Steve Morin and Charlie Frost who died when their snowmobiles collided
The annual Flying Elbows hockey tournament took over Shawville this weekend, bringing 20 teams to town for the community fundraiser. The arena was packed with high-flying hockey from Wednesday afternoon until late in the evening on Saturday, when the three
Eight Chapeau clans reunited over the weekend to go head-to-head with their rivals in the community’s 18th annual family hockey tournament at the Upper Pontiac Sports Complex.
Laughter echoed through the Pontiac High School auditorium Thursday night as comedians from Absolute Comedy in Ottawa took the stage for a sold-out performance in support of the Shawville Rotary Club. The evening began with a few words from Rotary
With nearly 10 winters under my belt in the greater Shawville area, I’ve learned that having something to keep yourself occupied is key. If you don’t sled, play hockey or ice fish, your options are limited. In recent years, the
After several years of big expenses, Fort-Coulonge’s Centre de Loisir des Draveurs arena is once again in the green, thanks in large part to the significant fundraisers its committee has organized, like the tournament held last weekend.
Raffle raises $6,500 (before expenses) for the Shawville long-term care home.
Mayors also passed resolutions for Hydro-Québec requesting faster grid upgrades and information about dam conditions.
The parish hall in Fort-Coulonge was bustling on Friday night as dozens of volunteers helped put together more than 100 food baskets as part of the annual “guignolée”, the Christmas food drive. One of the organizers Ken Hobbs said that
Commuters across the Pontiac were called upon to support those in need on Thursday morning, thanks to the work of an army of 49 volunteers who dedicated the early hours of the day to raising money for Bouffe Pontiac.
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