Lions celebrate the big 5-0: It’s far better to give than to receive, the bible says. Few know that better than Dale Thomson. For half a century, he’s been giving as a member of the Shawville Lions Club.On Saturday, Thomson

Fire destroys 100-year-old Clarendon farm house: On Nov. 10, fire burned the home of Rolly and Beulah MacDougall ‘s 100-year-old house to the ground. Rolly had only been out of his house on the 4th Concession for 15 or 20

Curling Club bans on-ice smoking: Smokers who like to light up while on the ice at the Shawville Curling Club will have to wait until they are back in the clubhouse before puffing this year. “We decided to eliminate smoking

Cedar shingle mill behind schedule: Initially set to begin production at the end of October, cedar shingles will now start rolling out for the new Clarendon factory sometime before the end of the year.The final pieces of equipment are being

Judge’s decision doesn’t end sign law jurisdiction: Some anglophone rights activists are heralding Quebec court Judge Danielle Coté’s decision last week which struck down the Bill 101 requirements that French must be predominant on commercial signs. However, some observers are

Storm dumps hail onto Quyon: A short but severe storm dumped hail the size of moth balls over Quyon last week, leaving the town in a blanket of ice for about an hour in the early afternoon of Oct. 13.

Cops find hunter after 18-hour search: Police found a moose hunter Monday after he had been missing for more than 18 hours in the bush near Hurdman Lake, about 10 km northeast of Nickabeau. Albert Kirkhan of Aylmer was found

Oktoberfest-geist celebrated by all: It was party time on the weekend as about 8,000 people converged on Ladysmith for the 14th annual Oktoberfest. From the giant pumpkin contest to the parade, party-goers, some dressed in the traditional leiderhausen, enjoyed themselves.

Adventurers challenge Mother Nature: They came to challenge Mother Nature in the backwoods of Fort Coulonge but many could not withstand the harshness of her disciplines. More than 250 competitors, support crews, family, film crews and curious on-lookers participated in

Hector Soucie stepping down: After 33 years on municipal council, 30 years as mayor, Hector Soucie is stepping down. Soucie says he made his decision in early June and after discussing it with family and friends, was certain he was