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August 16, 1900

The Kickapoo Indian Med. Co. have been in town for the past week and are entertaining large crowds nightly with amusing programmes. A word about

August 9, 1900

Messrs. Armstrong and Dale, having just burnt a large brick kiln, are preparing for the erection of Mr. Jas. Cuthbertson’s residence opposite the exhibition grounds

August 2, 1900

Local news: The favourable weather of the latter half of the past week enabled farmers to get pretty well through with their haying. Prof. Workman,

July 26, 1900

Local news: Our citizens were treated to an outdoor entertainment on Saturday evening, the performance being of an acrobatic nature in which the artist executed

July 19, 1900

Local news: Quite a pleasant time was spent at the house of Mr. J.J. Hodgins Wednesday last, when the Templars gathered together to spend their

July 12, 1900

Local news: Hon. Mr. Duffy, Commissioner of Public Works, Quebec, passed up through here by train to Coulonge on Monday in company with Hon. George

July 5, 1900

Local news: The thirty-third anniversary of the birth of the Dominion, although not observed by any special celebration in Shawville, was generally recognized as a

June 28, 1900

Local news: Lord and Lady Minto, accompanied by Princess Aribert, (the Queen’s granddaughter), have been visiting the Chats Falls. A number of our citizens were

June 21, 1900

Local news: The annual Dominion Day picnic is to be held again this year at the Calumet Slides, Bryson. So successful did the Portage parishioners

June 14, 1900

Local news: The almost continuous down-pour of rain on Thursday last interfered seriously with the success of the church picnic at McCord’s grove at North

August 16, 1900

The Kickapoo Indian Med. Co. have been in town for the past week and are entertaining large crowds nightly with amusing programmes. A word about their medicines: the purest, safest and most reliable medicine known to humanity. Their elements are

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August 9, 1900

Messrs. Armstrong and Dale, having just burnt a large brick kiln, are preparing for the erection of Mr. Jas. Cuthbertson’s residence opposite the exhibition grounds in Shawville. Mr. W.B. Crawford is still nursing a pretty badly sprained foot, which he

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August 2, 1900

Local news: The favourable weather of the latter half of the past week enabled farmers to get pretty well through with their haying. Prof. Workman, the well-known musician, was in town on Monday. He is talking of opening a music

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July 26, 1900

Local news: Our citizens were treated to an outdoor entertainment on Saturday evening, the performance being of an acrobatic nature in which the artist executed some rather perilous feats from a ladder held vertically with guy-lines. The fortieth anniversary of

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July 19, 1900

Local news: Quite a pleasant time was spent at the house of Mr. J.J. Hodgins Wednesday last, when the Templars gathered together to spend their last evening with Miss J. Currie. The evening was whiled away in games of all

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July 12, 1900

Local news: Hon. Mr. Duffy, Commissioner of Public Works, Quebec, passed up through here by train to Coulonge on Monday in company with Hon. George Bryson. He visited the government buildings at Bryson on Tuesday. The good people of Dunraven

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July 5, 1900

Local news: The thirty-third anniversary of the birth of the Dominion, although not observed by any special celebration in Shawville, was generally recognized as a holiday by our citizens. There was a general exodus from town of the young people

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June 28, 1900

Local news: Lord and Lady Minto, accompanied by Princess Aribert, (the Queen’s granddaughter), have been visiting the Chats Falls. A number of our citizens were awakened from their beds between one and two o’clock on Friday morning by the prolonged

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June 21, 1900

Local news: The annual Dominion Day picnic is to be held again this year at the Calumet Slides, Bryson. So successful did the Portage parishioners make the last picnic at Bryson that it is quite likely many from far and

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June 14, 1900

Local news: The almost continuous down-pour of rain on Thursday last interfered seriously with the success of the church picnic at McCord’s grove at North Clarendon. Mr. Archibald Campbell, one of the family after whom the village of Campbell’s Bay

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LOCAL EVENTS
SADC Community Event - Portage-du-Fort

SADC Community Event - Portage-du-Fort

November 6, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac!

We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.

Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!

Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!

Célébrons 40 ans d’impact local avec la SADC Pontiac !

Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.

Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !

Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!

Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

November 7, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Every Friday – Hooley in the Hall. Live music 7 – 9:30 p.m. Anglican Church Hall, 530 Main, Shawville. Free. Dance if you’d like

Pontiacs vs. South Grenville Rangers - November 7 (Home Game)

Pontiacs vs. South Grenville Rangers - November 7 (Home Game)

November 7, 2025
7:45 pm - 10:00 pm

Where:  Shawville Arena, 215 rue Lang

When: 7:45 p.m. (Warmup at 7:15 p.m.)

Regular Season Home Game #3 – Pontiacs vs. South Grenville Rangers. Warmup at 7:15 p.m. 

Ticket link: https://events.frontdoor.plus/event/1554

08 Nov

Remembrance Day Spaghetti and Meatballs dinner and dance

November 8, 2025
5:00 pm - 11:45 pm

Get your tickets!

Remembrance Day Spaghetti and meat ball Dinner & Dance – music by Danny Sylvester

Join us as we come together to honour those who have served and continue to serve for our freedom.

Friday, November 8th, 2025
TCRA, Ladysmith
Dinner & Dance: 6 PM – 12 AM (Doors open at 5 PM)
Music by Danny Sylvester
Cash bar
Tickets $20 – sold in advance
$10 after 7:30 for the dance

Enjoy a delicious spaghetti and meat ball dinner served with Caeser salad and garlic bread, followed by music, and dancing as we gather in remembrance and gratitude.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to our local Legion.

We would love to display photos of your loved ones who have served — please send them in or bring them with you to the event.

Hosted by the Ladysmith Recreation Committee.

Let’s share a meal, some memories, and our appreciation together.

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Dîner et danse des spaghettis et des boulettes de viande du jour du Souvenir

Rejoignez-nous alors que nous nous réunissons pour honorer ceux qui ont servi et continuent de servir pour notre liberté.

Samedi le 8 Novembre
TCRA, Ladysmith
Dîner et danse : 18 h – 12 h (les portes ouvrent à 17 h)
Musique de Danny Sylvester
Barre de caisse
Billets 20 $ – vendus à l’avance
Billets 10 $ après 7h30 pour la danse

Profitez d’un délicieux dîner de spaghettis et de boulettes de viande servi avec du pain à l’ail, de la musique et de la danse alors que nous nous rassemblons en souvenir et en gratitude.

Une partie des recettes sera reversée à notre Légion locale.

Nous aimerions afficher des photos de vos proches qui ont servi – veuillez les envoyer ou les apporter avec vous à l’événement.

Hébergé par l’association Recreative Ladysmith

Partageons un repas, quelques souvenirs et notre appréciation ensemble.

Pontiac Historical Society AGM

Pontiac Historical Society AGM

November 12, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Pontiac Historical Society will hold its Annual General Meeting at the Pontiac Archives, 358 Main Street, Shawville, Quebec, on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, at 7:00 p.m.  All are welcome.  Phone 819-647-3538 for information.

SADC Community Event - Thorne

SADC Community Event - Thorne

November 13, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac!

We’re thrilled to invite you to join our team as we celebrate SADC Pontiac’s 40 years of local economic development with you in your community. This special presence is part of our exciting year-long tour across all 19 municipalities in our territory.

Come and discover the variety of services we offer, chat about business strategies and opportunities, and connect with our fantastic team. Whether you’re a local business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what we do, this day is open to all!

Let’s celebrate together and look forward to many more years of growth and community success. Feel free to bring your friends and family, we look forward to seeing you there!

Thorne

Célébrons 40 ans d’impact local avec la SADC Pontiac !

Nous sommes ravis de vous inviter à vous joindre à notre équipe pour célébrer les 40 ans de développement économique local de la SADC Pontiac, directement dans votre communauté. Cet présence spéciale fait partie de notre tournée à travers toutes les 19 municipalités de notre territoire.

Venez découvrir les services que nous offrons, discuter des stratégies et opportunités d’affaires, et rencontrer notre équipe fantastique. Que vous soyez un propriétaire d’entreprise local, un entrepreneur en herbe, ou simplement curieux de savoir ce que nous faisons, cet événement est ouvert à tous !

Célébrons ensemble et envisageons de nombreuses autres années de croissance et de succès communautaire. N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné(e) de vos amis et de votre famille — au plaisir de vous y voir!

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