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November 24, 1949

Local News: A daring burglary was perpetrated at the large general store in Quyon owned by Leo Keon last Tuesday evening. The first indication of

November 17, 1949

Local News: Well over one hundred people attended the Farm Forum Short Course held at Pine Lodge in Bristol from Monday to Friday last week.

November 10, 1949

Local News: There is a plan to extend hydro to local villages. Ray Johnston, MLA for Pontiac said the electric distribution system will be extended

November 3, 1949

Local News: We are pleased to announce the sale of THE EQUITY to Mr. James Gray, formerly editor of the Arnprior Chronicle and previously with

October 27, 1949

Local News: A prominent resident of Portage du Fort and former mayor for several terms, Walter Bennett, died at 75 years of age, on Sunday

October 20, 1949

Local News: Capable of producing 2,500 quarts daily, the new pasteurizing plant at present under construction in Shawville, is expected to do away with many

October 13, 1949

Local News: Mr. Reuben Smith, our local apiarist, has been enjoying an unusual experience this fall. He has a number of bee-yards at various points

October 6, 1949

Local News: During the next week, the Rt. Rev. John Dixon, D.D., Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Montreal, will make his annual visit to

September 29, 1949

Local News: The weather man did not give the opening of the Pontiac County Fair at Shawville a good break. All Wednesday, the first day,

September 22, 1949

Local News: The Bristol Busy Bees met at the home of Mrs. Ruby Armstrong on Thursday with 17 members and 3 visitors present. The program

November 24, 1949

Local News: A daring burglary was perpetrated at the large general store in Quyon owned by Leo Keon last Tuesday evening. The first indication of the break-in came at a quarter to one on Wednesday morning when Miss Inez McLean,

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November 17, 1949

Local News: Well over one hundred people attended the Farm Forum Short Course held at Pine Lodge in Bristol from Monday to Friday last week. Participants ranged from a lad of fourteen to married women with families and came from

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November 10, 1949

Local News: There is a plan to extend hydro to local villages. Ray Johnston, MLA for Pontiac said the electric distribution system will be extended to the townships of Bristol, Clarendon, Thorne and Leslie. He was quoting from the official

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November 3, 1949

Local News: We are pleased to announce the sale of THE EQUITY to Mr. James Gray, formerly editor of the Arnprior Chronicle and previously with weekly newspapers in his native Scotland. At this time we wish to pay tribute for

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October 27, 1949

Local News: A prominent resident of Portage du Fort and former mayor for several terms, Walter Bennett, died at 75 years of age, on Sunday in Pontiac Community Hospital following a three-week illness. He was an uncle of hockey star

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October 20, 1949

Local News: Capable of producing 2,500 quarts daily, the new pasteurizing plant at present under construction in Shawville, is expected to do away with many of the milk problems of Pontiac and district consumers. At present, the raw milk of

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October 13, 1949

Local News: Mr. Reuben Smith, our local apiarist, has been enjoying an unusual experience this fall. He has a number of bee-yards at various points in the township and at one of these, has made friends with a partridge that

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October 6, 1949

Local News: During the next week, the Rt. Rev. John Dixon, D.D., Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Montreal, will make his annual visit to the Deanery of Clarendon. At the regular council meeting held Oct. 3, the council approved

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September 29, 1949

Local News: The weather man did not give the opening of the Pontiac County Fair at Shawville a good break. All Wednesday, the first day, it drizzled or poured rain alternately so that one could not be out long before

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September 22, 1949

Local News: The Bristol Busy Bees met at the home of Mrs. Ruby Armstrong on Thursday with 17 members and 3 visitors present. The program was in charge of Mrs. G. Carmichael, convener of education, who gave interesting papers on

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LOCAL EVENTS
Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

Hooley in the Hall (Every Friday in Shawville)

October 31, 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

Holiday Farm Hop

Holiday Farm Hop

November 1, 2025 - November 2, 2025
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Come join us for the next Farm Hop which will be on November 1st and 2nd, 2025 from 10am to 3pm in the Chemin Cregheur area of Luskville, Quebec. This is a FREE event.

The Farm Hop was born out of a desire to share our farms and sustainable practices with our local community. The first of its kind in the area, we are hoping it will be embraced and loved for providing original, quality handmade wares and art, and further peoples knowledge on wellness and sustainability. I hope you can make it out support your local community!

Five farms and a vineyard will be participating and each farm has animals to see and will have their wares on offer as well as hosting other artisans (The artisans will be posted under each host). There are also Gatineau Park trails along Cregheur for some great hiking.

More info can be found at www.luskville.farm-hop.com.
NOTE: Please do not bring your dog(s) onto any of the farm properties.
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

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.

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