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
A Pontiac High School girls rugby team has, for the third year in a row, claimed the title of regional champions in the RSEQ (Réseau
Over 2,000 people attended the RCMP Musical Ride at the Shawville fairgrounds on Sunday, hosted by the Pontiac Agricultural Society.
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 Pontiac High School girls rugby team has, for the third year in a row, claimed the title of regional champions in the RSEQ (Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec).
Over 2,000 people attended the RCMP Musical Ride at the Shawville fairgrounds on Sunday, hosted by the Pontiac Agricultural Society.
Come help us celebrate our 166th Cobden Fair! This year’s fair is perfect for all ages! It will be the perfect family event. Join us on Friday, August 22nd, 2025 until Sunday, August 24th, 2025.
Enjoy Cope Amusements midway, livestock shows, food and craft vendors, scavenger hunt, bingo and non-stop entertainment all weekend long! Our infamous Demolition Derby and Beer Tent on Saturday night! Plus, Ry-J’s Rock Climbing Wall, MTK Racetrack Racing, Mini Golf, The Skills Ontario – Trades and Tech Truck and don’t forget to join us for dinner on Friday and Saturday night! And….so much more! And again this year we are offering Pay One Price! Buy your Advance Passes for $16 online or in person.
On Friday and Saturday, tickets at the gate will cost $20. On Sunday tickets at the gate will cost $16.
End your summer with Flair, come to the Cobden Fair!
Come see the Pontiac Community Players perform “Twain’s at Mill Dam Park in Shawville! Weather dependent. If it rains the day of the show, we will cancel on our facebook page. Stay tuned folks!! Free admission for all, bring your own chair. Saturday, August 23rd at 2 p.m.
Quyon Community Day – Sept 6th!! FREE Entry!!
NEW this year… the Great Canadian Lumberjacks will put on 3 demonstrations (noon, 3 & 7 pm) and the DRONES are coming back…
Live local musicians will once again hit the stage and this year “Chicken Fried” will keep us all singing and dancing into the night!!!
The Quyon Lions are once again providing a Roast Beef dinner – info on how to purchase dinner tickets will be provided soon.
And that’s not all….. the annual 3-pitch ball tournament starts Friday night and plenty of Children’s activities will be set up in the park!!!
See ya there!!!!
Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge, le 6 septembre 2025 de 10h à 16h à la salle de conférence du Pontiac, 204 rue principale, Fort-Coulonge, QC J0X 1V0.
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