Pontiac Pride square dance back for second year
June 14, 2025
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
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
Shawville’s Café 349 hosted a vernissage Saturday for Calumet Island artist Jelly Massee’s engaging new collection of art titled Preserving The Past. Spread across the
Dr. S.E. McDowell capped off this year’s three-day track and field competition for students in grades 3 to 6 with an award ceremony on June
Students from Pontiac High School’s welding program showed off their handiwork on Wednesday in the form of two trucks the students welded together from parts.
The McGrimmon Cartage landfill outside Shawville has a new owner who is bringing big dreams for the site’s future. Martin Perras purchased the dump last
The decision comes after a financial consultant concluded the current plan was not viable.
The late Nicole Forget’s creative legacy was on full display at a vernissage Sunday afternoon in which her artwork adorned the walls of Shawville’s Café
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
Shawville’s Café 349 hosted a vernissage Saturday for Calumet Island artist Jelly Massee’s engaging new collection of art titled Preserving The Past. Spread across the large dining area were more than 20 pieces of art showcasing Massee’s technique of first
Dr. S.E. McDowell capped off this year’s three-day track and field competition for students in grades 3 to 6 with an award ceremony on June 5 to recognize all the students’ hard work and accomplishments. The young athletes met in
Students from Pontiac High School’s welding program showed off their handiwork on Wednesday in the form of two trucks the students welded together from parts. Nearly 100 students from grades 8 to 11 have been working since September on two
The McGrimmon Cartage landfill outside Shawville has a new owner who is bringing big dreams for the site’s future. Martin Perras purchased the dump last month, along with the concrete forming division of Renfrew company Town and Country, and is
The decision comes after a financial consultant concluded the current plan was not viable.
The late Nicole Forget’s creative legacy was on full display at a vernissage Sunday afternoon in which her artwork adorned the walls of Shawville’s Café 349 and her memory furnished the air.
A celebration of the 150th anniversary of the construction of the Culbute Locks, an industrial marvel in its day and an important part of our local heritage.
A day filled with celebration;
– The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show
– Music and dancing
– Food and drink
– and much more!
We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada
Come enjoy an evening of fun! Test your knowledge of Music Trivia! Prizes, and some competition!
Bar, snacks will be available. All money raised will go towards a chair lift for the Town Hall.
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
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