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June 18, 2025

Shawville

PHS grads cross the stage

Pontiac High School’s 2024 graduating students took a very solid step into adulthood on Saturday evening, crossing the stage to mark their official completion of

PHS grads cross the stage

Pontiac High School’s 2024 graduating students took a very solid step into adulthood on Saturday evening, crossing the stage to mark their official completion of their high school diplomas. They began their high school journeys in 2019, not knowing that

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Is the new Centre Street crosswalk enough?

On Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, a school bus was on its way from Pontiac High School down Centre Street in Shawville to pick up students at McDowell Elementary. The bus, already carrying some PHS students, stopped at the crosswalk on

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Meet Valu-mart’s new owner, Jaime Montejo

Jaime Montejo has been working in grocery stores for over a decade. First starting as a grocery clerk at Ottawa’s Brierley’s Independent, he worked his way up to eventually becoming the store manager. Last year, Montejo found himself wanting to

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June 22, 2025
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June 22, 2025
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28 Jun

Festival de la Culbute Festival

June 28, 2025
All Day

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

Music Trivia Nite

Music Trivia Nite

June 28, 2025
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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.

Gardening Workshops

Gardening Workshops

July 5, 2025 - July 19, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
We at the Parents’ Voice Shawville Area are excited to offer these two workshops! July 5 & July 19 from 11:00-12:00.
Have partnered with Pure Conscience to offer two 1 hour planting workshops for parents and children.
The workshop will include the following activities:
  1. How to read seed labels
  2. Knowing what and when to plant
  3. Getting your hands dirty with planting!
  4. Planning your garden
  5. Some gardening tips and tricks
  6. Trimming plants
  7. Fall garden planning
Please complete this form to reserve your spot. Payment will be made closer to the date if we get the minimum number of participants. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/DEuHomtBka5Dkw8v7
Cost: $20 per participant (parent and 1 child)
12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree

12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree

July 17, 2025 - July 20, 2025
6:00 pm

A Weekend of Amazing Country Music and Fun!

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