May 3, 2000
May 3, 2000
McDowell school alive with heritage: What do the people of Pontiac, the Montreal Canadiens, the Canadian beaver and the Hilton Mines all have in common?
McDowell school alive with heritage: What do the people of Pontiac, the Montreal Canadiens, the Canadian beaver and the Hilton Mines all have in common?
Fire kills 37 cattle, destroys dairy barn: A barn fire Thursday night claimed 37 dairy cows and destroyed the barn of Mike and Lynn Wilson
Artist redoing Stations of the Cross: No one knows who painted the oil-on-canvas paintings of the 14 stations of the cross depicting the final hours
Pontiac High joins World Vision famine: Pontiac High School students climbed on the bandwagon with about 150,000 students across Canada to support World Vision’s 30-hour
Gift from the heart: The people of Fort Coulonge opened up their hearts and veins to those in need of blood.The March 14 Hema Quebec
What a show!: It was their night, from the large groups to the soloist and the smallest skaters, dancing with cute confusion that delighted the
Fire destroys Chapeau home: A Chapeau family lost their home and personal possessions last week after an electrical fire engulfed their two-story 107-year-old log home.
Shawville-Clarendon carnival proves successful: Face painting for kids, broom-ball for adults, euchre for seniors: the Shawville-Clarendon carnival had something for everyone. The carnival was a
Gymnasium project meets stiff opposition: The Notre Dame de la Joie Elementary School in Luskville is short of classroom space and may have found a
Murder mystery success no surprise: Keeper Willard Dobbs turns up dead at the Campbell’s Point lighthouse and there are eight suspects. How will the detective
McDowell school alive with heritage: What do the people of Pontiac, the Montreal Canadiens, the Canadian beaver and the Hilton Mines all have in common? They’re the titles of the projects of grade five students at Dr. S.E. McDowell Elementary
Fire kills 37 cattle, destroys dairy barn: A barn fire Thursday night claimed 37 dairy cows and destroyed the barn of Mike and Lynn Wilson and their three children on their five-generation farm. This is the third barn the Wilsons
Artist redoing Stations of the Cross: No one knows who painted the oil-on-canvas paintings of the 14 stations of the cross depicting the final hours of Jesus’ life, but they were weathered and dark. They had been hanging on the
Pontiac High joins World Vision famine: Pontiac High School students climbed on the bandwagon with about 150,000 students across Canada to support World Vision’s 30-hour famine last weekend. By noon Saturday, they had raised over $4,000 for needy children around
Gift from the heart: The people of Fort Coulonge opened up their hearts and veins to those in need of blood.The March 14 Hema Quebec blood donor clinic drew out 191 donors, exceeding their goal of 150. “We’re really amazed
What a show!: It was their night, from the large groups to the soloist and the smallest skaters, dancing with cute confusion that delighted the audience, Shawville Figure Skating Club put on their close-out bash for all to see at
Fire destroys Chapeau home: A Chapeau family lost their home and personal possessions last week after an electrical fire engulfed their two-story 107-year-old log home. The Kennedy family escaped from their burning home after an upstairs smoke alarm went off
Shawville-Clarendon carnival proves successful: Face painting for kids, broom-ball for adults, euchre for seniors: the Shawville-Clarendon carnival had something for everyone. The carnival was a joint effort of all community organizations. “Everybody was involved,” Michael Hodgins, coordinator said. “We knew
Gymnasium project meets stiff opposition: The Notre Dame de la Joie Elementary School in Luskville is short of classroom space and may have found a novel solution to accommodate a growing number of students: build a gymnasium. The idea is
Murder mystery success no surprise: Keeper Willard Dobbs turns up dead at the Campbell’s Point lighthouse and there are eight suspects. How will the detective in charge of the case (Bert Hill) sort through the lies and alibis to nab
This Valley I Call Home
On Saturday, May 24, at 2pm, the Bromley Historical Society kicks off its 2025 season with an afternoon of song and history, featuring well know local musician and writer, Gillan Rutz. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place in the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola. His music celebrates his strong connection and love of the Ottawa Valley and the Pontiac.
The Little Red Wagon require reservations for both the show and dinner. Dinner before the show will start at 6pm, please arrive a bit before to get everyone seated & with drinks.
Ticket link: https://www.littleredwagonwinery.com/events-tickets/the-marigolds-suzie-vinnick-caitlin-hanford-gwen-swick-may-24-730
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
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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