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November 30, 1899

Local news: The Rev. F. A. Allen’s pictorial entertainment held in Elliott’s Hall on Wednesday evening last, under the auspices of the church workers association

November 23, 1899

Local news: The erection of elevators at Campbell’s Bay during the past summer by Mr. P. McNally and Macfarlane Bros., facilitates to a great extent

November 16, 1899

Local news: Owing to an accident to the electric car on which he was coming, Dr. Stackhouse was unable to fill his last appointments. Prices

November 2, 1899

Local News: Saturday’s rain fall is generally regarded as the heaviest of the season, rain having fallen almost incessantly all day and the greater part

October 18, 1899

Local News: Messrs. Hodgins and Jamieson shipped two car loads of lambs from Shawville on Thursday and one car on Saturday morning last. The brickwork

October 12, 1899

Local News: A rumour is current that Mr. J.E.S. Trelawney, the gentleman connected with the Anglo-Canadian syndicate which was operating the Ostrom nickel mine during

October 5, 1899

Local News: Never were the village streets in a more wretched condition than on fair day, as a result of the heavy rainfall and increased

September 28, 1899

Local news: THE EQUITY goes to press a day earlier this week, on account of the exhibition falling on our regular printing day.Mr. John Shea,

September 14, 1899

Local News: Mr. Andrew McCredie of Bristol was robbed of a valuable horse and Mr. John Murray of Clarendon Front was relieved of a buggy

September 7, 1899

Local News: Mr. G.E. Reid’s palatial stone residence at Portage du Fort is nearing completion, the painters putting on the finishing touches. Among the large

November 30, 1899

Local news: The Rev. F. A. Allen’s pictorial entertainment held in Elliott’s Hall on Wednesday evening last, under the auspices of the church workers association of St. Paul’s church, was favoured with a large attendance; considerably larger indeed than is

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November 23, 1899

Local news: The erection of elevators at Campbell’s Bay during the past summer by Mr. P. McNally and Macfarlane Bros., facilitates to a great extent the shipment of grain and other products at that point and the effect of this

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November 16, 1899

Local news: Owing to an accident to the electric car on which he was coming, Dr. Stackhouse was unable to fill his last appointments. Prices for Canadian lumber, especially for common grades, is higher than it has ever been known

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November 2, 1899

Local News: Saturday’s rain fall is generally regarded as the heaviest of the season, rain having fallen almost incessantly all day and the greater part of the night. It was much needed by the farmers. It is with reluctance we

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October 18, 1899

Local News: Messrs. Hodgins and Jamieson shipped two car loads of lambs from Shawville on Thursday and one car on Saturday morning last. The brickwork of Mr. J.A. Smith’s new building adjoining Mr. R. Hobbs’ was completed last week. The

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October 12, 1899

Local News: A rumour is current that Mr. J.E.S. Trelawney, the gentleman connected with the Anglo-Canadian syndicate which was operating the Ostrom nickel mine during the past summer, has applied to the Quebec government for one of the extensive water

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October 5, 1899

Local News: Never were the village streets in a more wretched condition than on fair day, as a result of the heavy rainfall and increased traffic. Early closing of our village stores terminated last week, and the man who leaves

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September 28, 1899

Local news: THE EQUITY goes to press a day earlier this week, on account of the exhibition falling on our regular printing day.Mr. John Shea, of Calumet Island, is reported to have discovered some promising mineral deposits on his property

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September 14, 1899

Local News: Mr. Andrew McCredie of Bristol was robbed of a valuable horse and Mr. John Murray of Clarendon Front was relieved of a buggy on Thursday night last. It seems Mr. McCredie was engaged during the day threshing at

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September 7, 1899

Local News: Mr. G.E. Reid’s palatial stone residence at Portage du Fort is nearing completion, the painters putting on the finishing touches. Among the large receipts of farm machinery of all kinds that have been made at the railway station

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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
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Cost: $20 per participant (parent and 1 child)
Park Party

Park Party

July 12, 2025
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us for PARK PARTY, a community favourite!
Enjoy beautiful Mill Dam Park and splash pad, as well as:
  • bouncy castles
  • cash BBQ
  • airbrush tattoos
  • Echo the Clown balloon animals
  • Magic Show (11:30 am)
  • Meet the Keepers animal show (1:00 pm)
  • …and more!
Admission by donation. See you there!!
Thank you to our sponsors, the Municipality of Shawville, the Municipality of Clarendon, Shawville Lions Club, and the Regional Association of West Quebecers.
13 Jul

Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley

July 13, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley” on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish.  A Celtic Studies scholar and educator, Mr. Ó Dubhghaill will delve into the rich history of the Irish (Gaelic) language, tracing its ancient roots in Ireland, its journey across the Atlantic, and its vibrant life within the Ottawa Valley. This free presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.

13 Jul

Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley

July 13, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

The Bromley Historical Society welcomes Dónall Ó Dubhghaill to speak on “Gaelic Roots: The Irish Language in the Ottawa Valley” on Sunday, July 13, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. Renowned for its strong Irish heritage, many of the early Irish settlers of the Ottawa Valley spoke Irish.  A Celtic Studies scholar and educator, Mr. Ó Dubhghaill will delve into the rich history of the Irish (Gaelic) language, tracing its ancient roots in Ireland, its journey across the Atlantic, and its vibrant life within the Ottawa Valley. This free presentation is open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.

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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