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December 3, 2025

Thorne

Fire in Ladysmith claims life

Brett Thoms Ladysmith October 5, 2022 A fire burned down a home in Thorne early Wednesday morning. The incident happened at 2160 Rte. 303 in

An oasis in Ladysmith

Zainab Al-Mehdar Thorne June 3, 2022 Tucked away in the Municipality of Thorne (Ladysmith) two sisters are bringing a luxurious chalet experience to the region

Earthquake in Thorne

STEPHEN RICCIO THORNE Jan. 25, 2021 A minor earthquake had some people feeling the ground shake north of Shawville on Jan. 25 in the early

Fire in Ladysmith claims life

Brett Thoms Ladysmith October 5, 2022 A fire burned down a home in Thorne early Wednesday morning. The incident happened at 2160 Rte. 303 in Ladysmith. The home’s resident, who was in their eighties, has been declared missing. A body

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Oktoberfest Ladysmith returns after two year hiatus

Brett Thoms Ladysmith October 1, 2022 Oktoberfest Ladysmith, the annual celebration of German heritage in the Pontiac, was held in Throne last weekend. The event included a parade, various musical performances, vendors, German cultural activities like dancing, a horse shoe

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Ladysmith church celebrates 150th anniversary

Brett Thoms Ladysmith August 21, 2022 The St. Johns’ Lutheran Church in Ladysmith held its 150 year anniversary celebration on Sunday. The celebration included a special mass in which biblical hymns were sung in German and was presided over by

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An oasis in Ladysmith

Zainab Al-Mehdar Thorne June 3, 2022 Tucked away in the Municipality of Thorne (Ladysmith) two sisters are bringing a luxurious chalet experience to the region with their unique A-frame cabins, Chalets Prinella. Born and raised in northern Quebec, Nancy Lemay

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New daycare centre opening up in Ladysmith

Zainab Al-Mehdar Ladysmith Dec. 8 2021 After spending one to two years on a waiting list, mothers here in the Pontiac are lucky if they find adequate subsidized daycare centers for their little ones. The entire Pontiac has only three

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Fundraiser for victim of Thorne fire

CALEB NICKERSON THORNE March 24, 2021 A fundraiser has been started for a Thorne man who lost his home in a fire on March 14. The effort was spearheaded by Andria Young, the sister of the victim, Dave Alexander. She

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Earthquake in Thorne

STEPHEN RICCIO THORNE Jan. 25, 2021 A minor earthquake had some people feeling the ground shake north of Shawville on Jan. 25 in the early afternoon. The event was recorded by Earthquakes Canada as a 2.8 on the Richter scale

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