
Violent storm leaves thousands of Pontiac residents powerless
The municipalities of Pontiac, Bristol, Clarendon, Portage du Fort and Shawville were hardest hit, with around 3,000 homes still disconnected from the power grid on
The municipalities of Pontiac, Bristol, Clarendon, Portage du Fort and Shawville were hardest hit, with around 3,000 homes still disconnected from the power grid on
Senior high school students across the Pontiac celebrated the completion of their last classes last week.
Two longtime Shawville rotarians were honoured for their decades of service to the club at a small gathering at Café 349 on Monday evening. Eason
Oleh Mykulych came to Canada in 2022 after his parents made the decision to leave their hometown in Ukraine due to the war. Last week,
The Shawville Recreation Association hosted its annual multi-age soccer tournament on Saturday, wrapping up its soccer season. New this year, U9, U11, and U15 teams
The new transformation kitchen will open later this summer.
Pontiac Pride held its second annual square dance at the Shawville Lions Hall on Saturday night, bringing together both practiced and first-time two-steppers for an
St-Paul’s Anglican Church, situated at 530 Main Street will be hosting its annual Chicken BBQ on Thursday, June 12, from 4:30- 7:00 p.m.. All are
Bethel Pentecostal Church in Shawville celebrated its 100th anniversary over the weekend. On Saturday, they hosted a community meet-and-greet in the church’s fellowship hall followed
The Municipality of Shawville’s 25th annual fishing derby at Mill Dam Park on Saturday featured a special recognition of the community efforts that have made
The municipalities of Pontiac, Bristol, Clarendon, Portage du Fort and Shawville were hardest hit, with around 3,000 homes still disconnected from the power grid on Friday at noon, thanks to many downed trees and power lines across the region.
Senior high school students across the Pontiac celebrated the completion of their last classes last week.
Two longtime Shawville rotarians were honoured for their decades of service to the club at a small gathering at Café 349 on Monday evening. Eason Russell was recognized for his 40-year dedication to the community service organization, alongside Richard Meisner
Oleh Mykulych came to Canada in 2022 after his parents made the decision to leave their hometown in Ukraine due to the war. Last week, the three-time Ukrainian kickboxing champ celebrated finishing classes at Pontiac High School.
The Shawville Recreation Association hosted its annual multi-age soccer tournament on Saturday, wrapping up its soccer season. New this year, U9, U11, and U15 teams played three games each, competing for glory of finishing as the top team in their
The new transformation kitchen will open later this summer.
Pontiac Pride held its second annual square dance at the Shawville Lions Hall on Saturday night, bringing together both practiced and first-time two-steppers for an evening of fun in celebration of Pride Month. To kick off the dancing, junior 4-H
St-Paul’s Anglican Church, situated at 530 Main Street will be hosting its annual Chicken BBQ on Thursday, June 12, from 4:30- 7:00 p.m.. All are welcome. The MDJ Shawville BBQ fundraiser will be held on Friday, June 13, at 455
Bethel Pentecostal Church in Shawville celebrated its 100th anniversary over the weekend. On Saturday, they hosted a community meet-and-greet in the church’s fellowship hall followed by a banquet at the Shawville fairgrounds, and on Sunday held a special commemorative service.
The Municipality of Shawville’s 25th annual fishing derby at Mill Dam Park on Saturday featured a special recognition of the community efforts that have made the park what it is today. As keen young fishermen and women cast their lines
PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6
Location: Otter Lake R.A. Association, 394 Tessier Street
Euchre tournament fundraiser for Otter Lake’s 150th Anniversary in 2026.
Pre-registration on now. $5 per person if pre-registered before the tournament. $8/pp at the door on the day of the tournament. You can send an e-transfer to pre-register to: otterlake150@outlook.com or contact Lory Beaudoin at: lorybeaudoin@gmail.com
The door opens at noon. Snacks and drinks for sale. The tournament starts at 1PM—prizes for the top 3 places; the lowest score and most lone hands. All skill levels welcome.
The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair!
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