Social Notes – May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023
Quyon – Jill Young Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Bruce Campbell, as he passed away on May 16 at the age
Quyon – Jill Young Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Bruce Campbell, as he passed away on May 16 at the age
Ever since a bar graph showing the difference in the pay that unilingual English, bilingual English, unilingual French, and bilingual French speaking people in Quebec
25 Years Ago May 20, 1998 Marchand Bridge celebrates 100: In 1898, Augustus Brown built a covered bridge for George Bryson and others to gain
The first few months of baby’s life fly by, most often in a haze of sleep deprivation, learning curves and adventure. It’s actually crazy when
As old farmers are, we are used to being at a crossroad decision every day. Do we plant corn or beans? Do we plow or
Quyon – Jill Young What a beautiful Mother’s Day weekend that was. The weather was lovely. I hope you all had a great time celebrating
On our usual walk with the dogs, my friend and I came upon a tree snapped off by the heavy winds. It had stood among
25 Years Ago May 13, 1998 Stone Container announces merger: Stone Container Corporation, owners of the Portage du Fort pulp mill, announced yesterday it will
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 too. Because of
Since time began, and Eve was blamed for feeding Adam the apple, the man has been looked at as the leader. The stronger, smarter of
Quyon – Jill Young Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Bruce Campbell, as he passed away on May 16 at the age of 73. As former mayor of the Municipality of Pontiac from 1998 – 2005, and
Ever since a bar graph showing the difference in the pay that unilingual English, bilingual English, unilingual French, and bilingual French speaking people in Quebec earn was published, to show that the French population was not underpaid compared to the
25 Years Ago May 20, 1998 Marchand Bridge celebrates 100: In 1898, Augustus Brown built a covered bridge for George Bryson and others to gain access to the growing town of Fort Coulonge. One hundred years later, Brown’s grandson and
The first few months of baby’s life fly by, most often in a haze of sleep deprivation, learning curves and adventure. It’s actually crazy when you get to the food stage, because suddenly your little one is on their way
As old farmers are, we are used to being at a crossroad decision every day. Do we plant corn or beans? Do we plow or no-till the field? A farmer can read all the crop price predictions that he can
Quyon – Jill Young What a beautiful Mother’s Day weekend that was. The weather was lovely. I hope you all had a great time celebrating the moms and mother figures in your lives. We enjoyed a delicious barbeque at my
On our usual walk with the dogs, my friend and I came upon a tree snapped off by the heavy winds. It had stood among the living trees, looked the same, but they were still standing after the storm. The
25 Years Ago May 13, 1998 Stone Container announces merger: Stone Container Corporation, owners of the Portage du Fort pulp mill, announced yesterday it will merge with Jefferson Smurfit Corporation to create a paper-based packaging provide with annual sales exceeding
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 too. Because of that fact though, I know how extremely important it is to have a positive body
Since time began, and Eve was blamed for feeding Adam the apple, the man has been looked at as the leader. The stronger, smarter of the sexes. Stronger, maybe. Smarter, that can very easily be debated. The leader, quite often
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
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!
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