The Way We Were Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier
July 28, 1993 – 25 Years Ago Some water unsafe to drink: Elevated bacterial content has left the water in Quyon and Campbell’s Bay unfit
July 28, 1993 – 25 Years Ago Some water unsafe to drink: Elevated bacterial content has left the water in Quyon and Campbell’s Bay unfit
Every time we received a good rain, my dad used to say, “that was a million dollar rain”. The meaning of that old statement finally
Congratulations is extended to Krista (Madisen) and Rob Bechamp, of Toronto on the birth of their son Nolan James. He was born on Tuesday July
Congratulations to Stacy Johnston and Ricky Belland, as they exchanged vows on Saturday July 21 before family and friends in a beautiful ceremony at the
Our sympathy to the family and friends of Jean Landry who passed away at the age of 92 last week. Jean will be sadly missed
This is our week to show our hometown pride – please vote for Pontiac Home Bakery for the next week until Tuesday, July 31st. You
Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the Pleau and Denault families on the sudden passing of Shane Pleau who was injured playing ball.
July 17/2018 cards results. 50/50 Doreen Zimmerling, Door prize Julie Colins. Ladies 1st Rose Dagenais; 2nd Florence Lafleur. Man 1st Carl Kappes; 2nd Armand Beaudoin.
Several years ago a merchant friend of mine described to me very simply what it means to the community to lose a farmer. He said
July 21, 1993 25 Years Ago Heroic rescue saves lives: On July 18, at the beach in Quyon, quick, selfless action saved two young men
July 28, 1993 – 25 Years Ago Some water unsafe to drink: Elevated bacterial content has left the water in Quyon and Campbell’s Bay unfit to drink. Colleen St-Jean, secretary-treasurer by interim for the village of Campbell’s Bay, said they
Every time we received a good rain, my dad used to say, “that was a million dollar rain”. The meaning of that old statement finally sunk into my slow old brain the third week of July 2018. After a month
Congratulations is extended to Krista (Madisen) and Rob Bechamp, of Toronto on the birth of their son Nolan James. He was born on Tuesday July 17. He is the third grandson for Lyne and Ray Bechamp. On Thursday, the birthday
Congratulations to Stacy Johnston and Ricky Belland, as they exchanged vows on Saturday July 21 before family and friends in a beautiful ceremony at the Bryson Lions Hall. The wedding was followed by lots of fun on the dance floor
Our sympathy to the family and friends of Jean Landry who passed away at the age of 92 last week. Jean will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Get well to Percy Zacharias who is having a knee
This is our week to show our hometown pride – please vote for Pontiac Home Bakery for the next week until Tuesday, July 31st. You can drop in the store or vote online on different electronic devices at pontiachomebakery.com. They
Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the Pleau and Denault families on the sudden passing of Shane Pleau who was injured playing ball. Shane worked at Moncion Grocers in the Deli Department and then moved on to SRB
July 17/2018 cards results. 50/50 Doreen Zimmerling, Door prize Julie Colins. Ladies 1st Rose Dagenais; 2nd Florence Lafleur. Man 1st Carl Kappes; 2nd Armand Beaudoin. Lunch by Diana Peck and Irma Peck. July 19/2018 darts results. 50/50 Debbie Lackey. Door
Several years ago a merchant friend of mine described to me very simply what it means to the community to lose a farmer. He said “Every time a farmer quits, I sell two pairs of rubber boots less a year.”
July 21, 1993 25 Years Ago Heroic rescue saves lives: On July 18, at the beach in Quyon, quick, selfless action saved two young men from drowning. Sometime around noon, Scott Smith, 12 ,and Lonnie Collier, 15, both of Aylmer
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
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
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.
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