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February 2, 2021
Last Thursday, Jan. 29, after supper Jeannie noticed that I had a fever and was not too “bright” (even worse than normal.) When I tried
Last Thursday, Jan. 29, after supper Jeannie noticed that I had a fever and was not too “bright” (even worse than normal.) When I tried
Happy 99th birthday to Evelyn McCredie (nee Duff) who is celebrating at St. Joseph’s Manor on Feb. 6. Evelyn’s family and friends wish her well.
Congratulations to Tina Trudeau and Nick Philippe on the birth of their first child, a baby boy born on Jan. 27. His name is Mackenzie
Well, we finally got the cold weather and enough snow for the snowmobilers to go and have some fun. I find it’s too cold to
Our sweet little neighbour Katie Rochon is celebrating her 12th birthday today. Enjoy your special day Katie. Birthday wishes are extended to Paul Romain, who
Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the Smith family of Nichabau, Que. on the passing of their mom Nora Conway, wife of the
Jan. 31,1996 25 Years Ago Cedar mill for Coulonge: It’s never been worth much in Pontiac, but the mayor of Fort Coulonge believes an increased
SHELLEY HEAPHY for The Parents’ Voice I’m not even going to pretend I’m an expert on this topic. I’ve struggled with this concept my whole
A person saw our poster about the stray kitten my friend has been feeding for months. They came and took her yesterday. Feeling compassion for
“When the going gets tough … the tough get going.” While WWII was devastating the world, 1939-1945, everything got pretty tough for all the people
Last Thursday, Jan. 29, after supper Jeannie noticed that I had a fever and was not too “bright” (even worse than normal.) When I tried to stand up, I realized that my balance had deteriorated quite quickly too. My son
Happy 99th birthday to Evelyn McCredie (nee Duff) who is celebrating at St. Joseph’s Manor on Feb. 6. Evelyn’s family and friends wish her well. Happy 32nd wedding anniversary to Robert and Lyse Lacourse who are celebrating their anniversary on
Congratulations to Tina Trudeau and Nick Philippe on the birth of their first child, a baby boy born on Jan. 27. His name is Mackenzie and I know he will be well loved by all of his family. He is
Well, we finally got the cold weather and enough snow for the snowmobilers to go and have some fun. I find it’s too cold to play outside for me. I was wanting to make a snowman or snow sculpture of
Our sweet little neighbour Katie Rochon is celebrating her 12th birthday today. Enjoy your special day Katie. Birthday wishes are extended to Paul Romain, who is celebrating his birthday today. Have a great day Paul. Warm birthday wishes are extended
Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the Smith family of Nichabau, Que. on the passing of their mom Nora Conway, wife of the late Lester Smith. A private service will be held on Friday at St. Alphonsus Church
Jan. 31,1996 25 Years Ago Cedar mill for Coulonge: It’s never been worth much in Pontiac, but the mayor of Fort Coulonge believes an increased demand for this long-lasting wood will make long-lasting employment in his community. Hector Soucie Jr
SHELLEY HEAPHY for The Parents’ Voice I’m not even going to pretend I’m an expert on this topic. I’ve struggled with this concept my whole life and continue to. Because of that I know how extremely important it is to
A person saw our poster about the stray kitten my friend has been feeding for months. They came and took her yesterday. Feeling compassion for her, they decided to give her . . .
“When the going gets tough … the tough get going.” While WWII was devastating the world, 1939-1945, everything got pretty tough for all the people in our world. While factories that produced for both domestic use and exports were being
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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