Quyon: Jill Young (Feb. 24)
Our family was saddened to hear of the passing of my uncle Reid Young on Feb. 18. Uncle Reid was a kind and generous man
Our family was saddened to hear of the passing of my uncle Reid Young on Feb. 18. Uncle Reid was a kind and generous man
It was absolutely a winter wonderland on Saturday morning when I woke up. The snow was clinging to the trees and when the sun came
Feb. 21,1996 25 Years Ago Régie looks at petition: St. Joseph’s Manor may still have a chance but its only a slim one. A petition
SHELLEY HEAPHY for The Parents’ Voice Chances are you’ve dealt, are dealing with or will deal with a picky eater. Pickiness can come in as
When some of my older friends (that are over 70) chat at the coffee shop and think back about the big changes that we have
A beautiful funeral service was held on Friday at St. Alphonsus Church in Chapeau for Jerome Sallafranque. The mass was celebrated by our bishop Guy
Tragedy has struck the community of Chapeau and the surrounding areas on Friday night, as we learned that a young man’s snowmobile went through the
I would like to wish the following people a happy birthday: Carl Davidson on Feb. 17, to Norma Gagnon and Denis Lariviére on Feb. 18
ESTHER COLPITTS Recently, I headed out to walk my pup and because it was so early I let him run free for a short piece.
SHELLEY HEAPHY for The Parents’ Voice In honour of February being the month of love and friendship, this article is designed to help parent’s help
Our family was saddened to hear of the passing of my uncle Reid Young on Feb. 18. Uncle Reid was a kind and generous man who loved his family, antiques, gardening, photography, and Ford Mustangs. I have many fond memories
It was absolutely a winter wonderland on Saturday morning when I woke up. The snow was clinging to the trees and when the sun came out it looked like diamonds glittering everywhere. I jumped in the truck and drove around
Feb. 21,1996 25 Years Ago Régie looks at petition: St. Joseph’s Manor may still have a chance but its only a slim one. A petition with more than 2,300 signatures was sent to the Régie régionale de la santé et
SHELLEY HEAPHY for The Parents’ Voice Chances are you’ve dealt, are dealing with or will deal with a picky eater. Pickiness can come in as a phase when you least expect it, sometimes staying a long time other times just
When some of my older friends (that are over 70) chat at the coffee shop and think back about the big changes that we have had the pleasure to witness in our lifetime, there are some very big changes. We
A beautiful funeral service was held on Friday at St. Alphonsus Church in Chapeau for Jerome Sallafranque. The mass was celebrated by our bishop Guy Durocher with Fr. Moyle and Fr. Beachey in attendance. I will miss Jerome’s calls. He
Tragedy has struck the community of Chapeau and the surrounding areas on Friday night, as we learned that a young man’s snowmobile went through the ice on the Ottawa River. He was returning from ice fishing and he has not
I would like to wish the following people a happy birthday: Carl Davidson on Feb. 17, to Norma Gagnon and Denis Lariviére on Feb. 18 to Lindsay Frost and Merrill Hearty on Feb. 19, to Maurice Mayhew and Kristin Morin
ESTHER COLPITTS Recently, I headed out to walk my pup and because it was so early I let him run free for a short piece. Little did I realize that . . .
SHELLEY HEAPHY for The Parents’ Voice In honour of February being the month of love and friendship, this article is designed to help parent’s help their children develop and maintain friendships. This past year we may have learned a thing
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!
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
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