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June 18, 2025

Waltham

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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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!

02 Aug

PPHS Reunion

August 2, 2025
All Day

PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6

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