Bethel Pentecostal celebrates 100 years
June 10, 2025
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
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
Bristol’s Greg Graham was one of several English-speaking Outaouais residents to share their experiences in a new short film titled Regional Realities: Outaouais that was
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
There are no school buses connecting the community to Pontiac high schools. A new committee is hoping to change this.
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
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
Bristol’s Greg Graham was one of several English-speaking Outaouais residents to share their experiences in a new short film titled Regional Realities: Outaouais that was screened on Saturday at Coronation Hall. The film, one of two episodes in a new
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
There are no school buses connecting the community to Pontiac high schools. A new committee is hoping to change this.
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.
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