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Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

I had a wonderful weekend with my daughter Shelly, her husband Carl and my two grandsons Corben and Tao. They got here Saturday night at

The Way We Were

May 25, 1994 25 Years Ago Young Entrepreneurs joins CDE: If Pontiac is ever to get ahead, it will be by developing the talents of

Homecoming

In the eight years since we’ve had children, my husband and I have never left them for more than a night. We’ve been gone at

Humans are animals too

We don’t like to class ourselves as animals but when we pass the bar on Saturday night and occasionally see the boys in a brawl

The Way We Were

May 18, 1994 25 Years Ago Duckie race on the Quyon River: Weather fit for a duck: the Quyon Lionettes first annual Duck Race took

Park days are back

This past sunny Saturday many children and parents from our community partnered to clean up our park. We were so grateful to the Girl Guides

Fad food or facts?

One time, while sitting around relaxing and talking about some big changes in bygone years someone asked, “What can we expect to see in the

Vinton DIANE BOISVERT 819-921-5296

I had a wonderful weekend with my daughter Shelly, her husband Carl and my two grandsons Corben and Tao. They got here Saturday night at 8 p.m. and the boys were typical starving teenagers. We fired up the barbecue right

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The Way We Were

May 25, 1994 25 Years Ago Young Entrepreneurs joins CDE: If Pontiac is ever to get ahead, it will be by developing the talents of its young people, says Campbell’s Bay Mayor Denis Larivière. As president of the local Corporation

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Homecoming

In the eight years since we’ve had children, my husband and I have never left them for more than a night. We’ve been gone at separate times, gone for one night and have had date nights, but never more than

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Humans are animals too

We don’t like to class ourselves as animals but when we pass the bar on Saturday night and occasionally see the boys in a brawl in the parking lot it reminds me of young bulls fighting in a pasture. Humans

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The Way We Were

May 18, 1994 25 Years Ago Duckie race on the Quyon River: Weather fit for a duck: the Quyon Lionettes first annual Duck Race took place on the Quyon River on Sunday afternoon under cloud-covered skies. But the rain did

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Park days are back

This past sunny Saturday many children and parents from our community partnered to clean up our park. We were so grateful to the Girl Guides and 4-H groups from our community for donating their time and muscle to our beautiful

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Fad food or facts?

One time, while sitting around relaxing and talking about some big changes in bygone years someone asked, “What can we expect to see in the future?” My old friend (Roly) replied, “I quit predicting the future but it will be

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Shawville LYSE LACOURSE 819-647-5932 lyse380@gmail.com

Happy birthday to the following people celebrating this upcoming week: Danny Pasch, Rita Kehoe, Hutton Woolsey, Clifford Greer, June Orr, Don Evans, Eleanor Sparling, Dorothy Wilson, Kim Hines, Janice Hodgins, Connor Stevens, Trevor Yach, Courtney Zimmerling, Wendy Hearty, Danny Erfle,

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LOCAL EVENTS
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.

SADC Community Event - Thorne

SADC Community Event - Thorne

November 13, 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!

Thorne

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 14, 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

Pontiacs vs. Arnprior Rivermen - November 14 (Minor Hockey Night)

Pontiacs vs. Arnprior Rivermen - November 14 (Minor Hockey Night)

November 14, 2025
7:45 pm - 10:00 pm

Where:  Shawville Arena, 215 rue Lang

When: 7:45 p.m. (Warmup at 7:15 p.m.)

Regular Season Home Game #4 – Pontiacs vs. Arnprior Rivermen – Minor Hockey Night. Warmup at 7:15 p.m. 

Ticket link: https://events.frontdoor.plus/event/1555

Pontiac Artisans Christmas Market

Pontiac Artisans Christmas Market

November 15, 2025
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Come shop local and support a great cause!

We’re bringing together a fantastic lineup of talented artisans from across the Pontiac—perfect for checking off your holiday shopping list. From handcrafted goods to festive treats, there’s something for everyone!

Support the school, support local artists, and get into the holiday spirit with us!

Tag your friends, share the event, and we’ll see you there!
15 Nov

St-Edwards Christmas Tea and Bazaar

November 15, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

St-Edwards Christmas Tea and Bazaar will be held at 34 ch Bristol on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1870755183815088

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