Shawville: Lyse Lacourse (March 24)
Happy 61st belated wedding anniversary to Ivan and Arlene Saunders who celebrated on March 19. Family and friends wish you both well. Happy belated 85th
Happy 61st belated wedding anniversary to Ivan and Arlene Saunders who celebrated on March 19. Family and friends wish you both well. Happy belated 85th
I began working on a 1,000 piece puzzle the other day. It was recommended to me but as I was turning over the pieces I
Although there are tons of things that scare me about today’s world, one thing I’m so happy to be a part of is a world
Mar. 20,1996 25 Years Ago Bypass wharf complete: It wasn’t exactly the last spike, more like the last shovel but it did complete an important
March 14 to March 20 is the 2021 farm safety week. With less than two per cent of Canada’s workforce involved in farming, you may
Our thoughts and prayers for the Bretzlaff and St. Aubin families on the loss of Adèle at the age of 68. She was the wife
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all. While I know the celebrations are much different this year, I hope everyone still puts on their best green
Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Thomas McGee in the recent passing of his dearly loved mom Joan Turner of Chapeau, Que. She
Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the Mohr family of Pontiac, Que., on the sudden passing of Erwin Mohr on Feb. 27. He
Mar. 13,1996 25 Years Ago Pontiac’s Canada declaration presented to Lucien Bouchard: A copy of the “Canada declaration” recently signed by 16 Pontiac mayors was
Happy 61st belated wedding anniversary to Ivan and Arlene Saunders who celebrated on March 19. Family and friends wish you both well. Happy belated 85th birthday to Ivan Saunders who celebrated his birthday on March 20.
I began working on a 1,000 piece puzzle the other day. It was recommended to me but as I was turning over the pieces I thought, why am I doing this? It has so many shades of green, gray and
Although there are tons of things that scare me about today’s world, one thing I’m so happy to be a part of is a world that discusses mental health so openly. I’m happy to live in a world where we
Mar. 20,1996 25 Years Ago Bypass wharf complete: It wasn’t exactly the last spike, more like the last shovel but it did complete an important transportation system linking Quebec and Ontario. Representatives from all levels of government gathered at Desjardinsville
March 14 to March 20 is the 2021 farm safety week. With less than two per cent of Canada’s workforce involved in farming, you may wonder why everyone should be aware of Canada’s farm safety week. The first reason is
Our thoughts and prayers for the Bretzlaff and St. Aubin families on the loss of Adèle at the age of 68. She was the wife of Glen. Adèle was the mother of Maxine and Melissa (Dave). She was the grandmother
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all. While I know the celebrations are much different this year, I hope everyone still puts on their best green and has a little fun. It sure was a different weekend in Quyon, with our
Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Thomas McGee in the recent passing of his dearly loved mom Joan Turner of Chapeau, Que. She will also be missed by her partner Mike Jolicoeur and family and friends. We were
Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the Mohr family of Pontiac, Que., on the sudden passing of Erwin Mohr on Feb. 27. He will be sadly missed by his dear friend and partner Rita Marchildon Payne of Chichester,
Mar. 13,1996 25 Years Ago Pontiac’s Canada declaration presented to Lucien Bouchard: A copy of the “Canada declaration” recently signed by 16 Pontiac mayors was hand-delivered to Lucien Bouchard Monday night. The Quebec premier was in Montreal to address an
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!
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
Where: Shawville Arena, 215 rue Lang
When: 7:45 p.m. (Warmup at 7:15 p.m.)
Regular Season Home Game #3 – Pontiacs vs. South Grenville Rangers. Warmup at 7:15 p.m.
Ticket link: https://events.frontdoor.plus/event/1554

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.
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.
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!
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