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Waltham – Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Kathleen “Kay” Sullivan Ranger, of Campbell’s Bay, and family and friends, in the recent passing of her

Flood levels stabilize, damage minimal

While the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board says spring runoff in the northern part of the basin remains very high, some municipalities along the river

Waltham – Helen Perry

On Sunday morning, at our Sunday mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church a Remembrance Day celebration took place. Larry Perry carried up the

Waltham: Helen Perry

Waltham residents were saddened to hear of the passing of Courtney Robinson, of Pembroke. He was the beloved husband of Esther Robinson (nee Hodgins). Courtney

Waltham – Helen Perry

We are experiencing a beautiful late summer season,  with mostly sunny days with warm daytime temperatures and cool nights. I can not recall, similar weather

Waltham – Helen Perry

We are now welcoming the beautiful fall season with its annual display of panoramic colors and cooler weather. The apple trees are dropping their ripe

Adam elected to Waltham council

The Municipality of Waltham held a by-election over the weekend, electing Brendan Adam as the new councillor for Seat 4. The polls, which were open

Waltham – Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Kathleen “Kay” Sullivan Ranger, of Campbell’s Bay, and family and friends, in the recent passing of her dearly loved husband Joseph “Joe.” Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Suzanne (Cartier)

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Police arrest Waltham man carrying firearm

Sûreté du Québec (SQ) police arrested a Waltham resident in his home late on Sunday evening after a report he was spotted carrying a firearm on the town’s chemin Nadeau. SQ spokesperson Sergeant Marc Tessier said the police got the

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Flood levels stabilize, damage minimal

While the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board says spring runoff in the northern part of the basin remains very high, some municipalities along the river are breathing a sigh of relief as rising flood levels seem to be stabilizing, and

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Waltham – Helen Perry

On Sunday morning, at our Sunday mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church a Remembrance Day celebration took place. Larry Perry carried up the flag. Phil Perry read the poem In Flanders Fields and we sang our national anthem

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Waltham: Helen Perry

Waltham residents were saddened to hear of the passing of Courtney Robinson, of Pembroke. He was the beloved husband of Esther Robinson (nee Hodgins). Courtney and Esther were former residents of Waltham. They raised their beautiful family here. Our heartfelt

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Waltham – Helen Perry

We are experiencing a beautiful late summer season,  with mostly sunny days with warm daytime temperatures and cool nights. I can not recall, similar weather in recent years.  On Saturday afternoon, a celebration of life was held in honour  of

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Waltham – Helen Perry

We are now welcoming the beautiful fall season with its annual display of panoramic colors and cooler weather. The apple trees are dropping their ripe fruit to be collected for all kinds of apple treats and preserves. As we bid

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Adam elected to Waltham council

The Municipality of Waltham held a by-election over the weekend, electing Brendan Adam as the new councillor for Seat 4. The polls, which were open on Sunday with advance polling on Thursday, saw 111 voters, representing 39 per cent of

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LOCAL EVENTS
166th Cobden Fair

166th Cobden Fair

August 22, 2025 - August 24, 2025
9:30 am - 3:00 pm

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!

artPontiac's Celebration of Youth & Grand Re-Opening

artPontiac's Celebration of Youth & Grand Re-Opening

August 23, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
All are welcome! Come and celebrate our youth with us at our grand reopening!

Yes, you heard us right: grand reopening! August 23, 2025 from 1-4p.m.

Fun activities await: silent auction, youth-focused art workshops, live entertainment, food, and much more.

Don’t miss the chance to meet us and join the celebration!
Play in the Park! "Twain's Tales" at Mill Dam Park

Play in the Park! "Twain's Tales" at Mill Dam Park

August 23, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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.

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
All Day

The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair!

www.shawvillefair.ca

Quyon Community Day

Quyon Community Day

September 6, 2025
All Day

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

Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge

September 6, 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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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