The Way We Were Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier
September 5, 2017
Sept. 2, 1992 25 Years Ago Freshwater jellyfish sighted again in Pontiac: Freshwater jellyfish have once again been sighted in Pontiac, this time in Tootes
Sept. 2, 1992 25 Years Ago Freshwater jellyfish sighted again in Pontiac: Freshwater jellyfish have once again been sighted in Pontiac, this time in Tootes
Grandparents’ Day This coming Sunday is Grandparents’ Day. If you haven’t heard about it you’re not alone, not everyone knows about or celebrates this holiday.
After having fun at the fall fairs, summer vacation and enjoying cottage life, we should think back to what was a priority during WWI and
Congratulations to the winners of the Duck Race fundraiser put on by the Lions Club of Chapeau and part of the Festival au Style on
Last Tuesday afternoon, shortly after 2 p.m. a micro- -burst swept through the upper end of town. There were a few homes, garages and out
It was another big week for our local ball players. The women’s Quyon Flyers team won last Monday night, thus advancing to the finals on
What a picture perfect weekend. The weather was great for our summer festival. The attendance was good and it all went off without a hitch.
Our sympathy to the family and friends of David Holmes who passed away Aug. 20 at the age of 67. He will be sadly missed
Walking down a country road, I spied a white rock in the shape of a heart. It was the size of my smallest fingernail. I
Aug. 26, 1992 25 Years Ago Tudor’s hat is in the ring: Quyon resident Mary Tudor has announced her intention to run for the seat
Sept. 2, 1992 25 Years Ago Freshwater jellyfish sighted again in Pontiac: Freshwater jellyfish have once again been sighted in Pontiac, this time in Tootes Lake in the municipality of Thorne. Concerned cottagers Keith and Roberta Harrison, who had heard
Grandparents’ Day This coming Sunday is Grandparents’ Day. If you haven’t heard about it you’re not alone, not everyone knows about or celebrates this holiday. So if you’re just hearing about this holiday, it’s one day a year that is
After having fun at the fall fairs, summer vacation and enjoying cottage life, we should think back to what was a priority during WWI and WWII. Enjoying the good life as we just did this summer and fall would have
Congratulations to the winners of the Duck Race fundraiser put on by the Lions Club of Chapeau and part of the Festival au Style on Saturday. The lucky winners were: Cloe King – $1,000; Jason King – $700; Travis Keon
Last Tuesday afternoon, shortly after 2 p.m. a micro- -burst swept through the upper end of town. There were a few homes, garages and out door buildings that were damaged and several large trees fell. Dempsey Road was the worst
It was another big week for our local ball players. The women’s Quyon Flyers team won last Monday night, thus advancing to the finals on Aug. 23. They ended up losing that final game, but should be very proud of
What a picture perfect weekend. The weather was great for our summer festival. The attendance was good and it all went off without a hitch. The crowd seemed to enjoy everything we had to offer. The children enjoyed the entertainment
Our sympathy to the family and friends of David Holmes who passed away Aug. 20 at the age of 67. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. St. John’s Lutheran Church held their memorial service last Sunday
Walking down a country road, I spied a white rock in the shape of a heart. It was the size of my smallest fingernail. I brought it home. The other day, on another path, there amongst the stones, was another
Aug. 26, 1992 25 Years Ago Tudor’s hat is in the ring: Quyon resident Mary Tudor has announced her intention to run for the seat recently vacated by Pontiac Councillor Jacques Rainville. She has been circulating a flyer stating her
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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