Things we remember
February 12, 2019
In 2019, people have some of the same problems that our pioneers had in the 1830s. We are so busy working to keep food on
In 2019, people have some of the same problems that our pioneers had in the 1830s. We are so busy working to keep food on
Recently, I was sheepishly approached by a non-farming friend who had a look on her face like a little girl who had just gotten caught
Before becoming a full time farmer my dad tried a variety of jobs. He was born in Greermount, Que. (a mountainous region nine miles north
Every year when the cold week in January arrives with -20 something temperatures we question this global warming thing. However, it’s the same scientists that
Health Canada just released the a draft of the 2019 Canada Food Guide and people have been asking this old farmer what I thought of
I once wrote a series of articles entitled “The seven bank accounts of a farmer” for a farm paper. These seven included soil, seed, knowledge,
Every year between Christmas and New Years, farmers gEt serious about winter. If they have not already received the first winter cold snap, it will
Christmas time is always the happiest time of the year. As a kid, writing to Santa was always stressful because the letter had to be
When I attended my first regional milk meeting 50 years ago I complained about the cardboard milk container that had been in use for two
Have you ever been lost in the woods while hunting? Have you been a farmer going through a severe drought, like we had in 2012
In 2019, people have some of the same problems that our pioneers had in the 1830s. We are so busy working to keep food on the table and the wolves away from the door we sometimes forget the most important
Recently, I was sheepishly approached by a non-farming friend who had a look on her face like a little girl who had just gotten caught with her hand in the cookie jar. Knowing that I was a retired dairy farmer,
Before becoming a full time farmer my dad tried a variety of jobs. He was born in Greermount, Que. (a mountainous region nine miles north of Shawville) the fourth child in a family of ten. He helped on the little
Every year when the cold week in January arrives with -20 something temperatures we question this global warming thing. However, it’s the same scientists that tell us that the “extreme weather” with floods, wild fires, a diminishing polar ice cap,
Health Canada just released the a draft of the 2019 Canada Food Guide and people have been asking this old farmer what I thought of it ever since. A week after the 2019 draft was released, on our national TV
I once wrote a series of articles entitled “The seven bank accounts of a farmer” for a farm paper. These seven included soil, seed, knowledge, the team, neighbours, politics and money. If a farmer looks after the first six accounts
Every year between Christmas and New Years, farmers gEt serious about winter. If they have not already received the first winter cold snap, it will arrive between Christmas and New Years. It’s during the first winter cold snap when water
Christmas time is always the happiest time of the year. As a kid, writing to Santa was always stressful because the letter had to be in early so Santa could make, or find and deliver exactly what I asked for.
When I attended my first regional milk meeting 50 years ago I complained about the cardboard milk container that had been in use for two decades then. I told the president of the Quebec milk board, “If I had to
Have you ever been lost in the woods while hunting? Have you been a farmer going through a severe drought, like we had in 2012 or 1964, financially distressed enough to walk down the road kicking stones and wondering if
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!
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!
October 8 at Gavan’s in Quyon.
This event is for residents of the Municipality of Pontiac and the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais.
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!
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!
October 9th, Hursty’s in Shawville.
This event is for residents of Alleyn-et-Cawood, Otter Lake, Thorne, Shawville, Clarendon, Bristol and Portage-du-Fort.
October 15th at Bowers Restaurant in Mansfield.
This event is for residents of For Bryson, Campbell’s Bay, L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet, Litchfield, Fort-Coulonge and Mansfield-et-Pontefract.
Unfortunately, Meta (Facebook’s parent company) has blocked the sharing of news content in Canada. Normally, you would not be able to share links from The Equity, but if you copy the link below, Facebook won’t block you!