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June 25, 2026

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Shawville Fair

Meet the 2023 Shawville Fair Ambassadors

Charles Dickson Shawville August 15, 2023 Four well-spoken young candidates from the local farming community vied for the honour of being named Shawville Fair Ambassador

Fairground Horsepower extravaganza

Connor Lalande Shawville June 24, 2023 With the late June humidity hanging in the air, competitors, spectators and a wide selection of horses gathered at

The Voice of the Pontiac Turns 140

At a time when print media are facing unprecedented challenges across the country and local newspapers are disappearing at an alarming rate, the fact that

The Fair comes to the Manoir

Brett Thoms Campbell’s Bay September 16, 2022 Les Ami(e)s du Manoir St-Joseph held its annual Fair Day for the residents last Friday. This involved various

What’s happening at this years Shawville Fair?

Message from Vaughan Bastien, President of the Pontiac Agricultural Society It’s that time of year again, and we are busy getting ready for the “The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair”. Once again, this year Shawville Fair has something for everyone.

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Meet the 2023 Shawville Fair Ambassadors

Charles Dickson Shawville August 15, 2023 Four well-spoken young candidates from the local farming community vied for the honour of being named Shawville Fair Ambassador in a competition held in the Homemakers Building at the fairgrounds last Tuesday evening. Each

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Writing competition to be held at Shawville Fair

Western Quebec Literacy Council putting up $200 prize Connor Lalande Shawville July 30, 2023 Calling all writers – the Western Quebec Literacy Council (WQLC) has announced that it will be sponsoring a writing award at the 2023 Shawville Fair. “We’re

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Fairground Horsepower extravaganza

Connor Lalande Shawville June 24, 2023 With the late June humidity hanging in the air, competitors, spectators and a wide selection of horses gathered at the Shawville Fairgrounds this past Saturday for a draft horse pull. Draft horse pulling is

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The Voice of the Pontiac Turns 140

At a time when print media are facing unprecedented challenges across the country and local newspapers are disappearing at an alarming rate, the fact that this year marks the 140th anniversary of THE EQUITY is a remarkable achievement. The first

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The Fair comes to the Manoir

Brett Thoms Campbell’s Bay September 16, 2022 Les Ami(e)s du Manoir St-Joseph held its annual Fair Day for the residents last Friday. This involved various activities, the highlight of which was volunteers from the 4-H Club bringing out some animals

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