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Quyon – Jillian Young

I hope all of the mothers and mothering figures out there enjoyed a beautiful Mother’s Day this past weekend. The weather was gorgeous, and we

Waltham – Helen Perry

I sure hope that every Mom enjoyed Mother’s Day. I had a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend. On Friday, we drove to Casselman to visit my

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Mill Dam Park has now reopened. The weather has been beautiful for outdoor activities. The Mens Night sponsored by the Pontiac Agricultural Society to raise

He sees the sparrow fall

I was away from home, staying at a motel for a wedding. Sitting outside at a picnic table, I looked up and there was a

Quyon – Jillian Young

On Saturday, May 3, the Quyon Community Centre was filled with family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of my fabulous aunt, Mona MacKechnie.

Waltham – Helen Perry

Little Lenix Soucie, daughter of Kayla and Nick Soucie, celebrated her 5th birthday on May 6. We sure hope that you had a fun day

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Gravelle family on tbe loss of Shirley Ann on Wednesday, April 30, at the age of 68. The water boil

The takeover

It started innocently, almost imperceptibly, but it happened. Just a very small stray cat, near death, came to live with me. She never jumped on

Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Colleen McKenny and Stephane Pare on the arrival of their baby girl Maeve, born in March. She is a baby sister for Blaire.

Quyon – Jillian Young

I hope all of the mothers and mothering figures out there enjoyed a beautiful Mother’s Day this past weekend. The weather was gorgeous, and we had a great time celebrating my mom and my sister with dinner at my place

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Waltham – Helen Perry

I sure hope that every Mom enjoyed Mother’s Day. I had a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend. On Friday, we drove to Casselman to visit my sister Susan, husband Brent and nephew Jesse Pilon. Then we drove to Cornwall and had

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Mill Dam Park has now reopened. The weather has been beautiful for outdoor activities. The Mens Night sponsored by the Pontiac Agricultural Society to raise funds for the Shawville Arena was very successful on Friday night. Congratulations to all the

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He sees the sparrow fall

I was away from home, staying at a motel for a wedding. Sitting outside at a picnic table, I looked up and there was a mother bird with food in her mouth. Up came two little heads and she fed

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Quyon – Jillian Young

On Saturday, May 3, the Quyon Community Centre was filled with family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of my fabulous aunt, Mona MacKechnie. Her daughter Donna and granddaughter Kayla did an incredible job sharing with everyone all of

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Little Lenix Soucie, daughter of Kayla and Nick Soucie, celebrated her 5th birthday on May 6. We sure hope that you had a fun day full of surprises. Birthday wishes and love are extended to Hazel Chassie who is celebrating

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our deepest condolences to the Gravelle family on tbe loss of Shirley Ann on Wednesday, April 30, at the age of 68. The water boil advisory for the Young subdivision has been lifted. Congratulations to the PAS for a successful

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To whom do we really owe our existence?

As I watched the late news Sunday night, there were protestors in Alberta who were suggesting Alberta should either form its own country or become the 51st state. On the other side of the street were many First Nations people

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The takeover

It started innocently, almost imperceptibly, but it happened. Just a very small stray cat, near death, came to live with me. She never jumped on the furniture, mostly rested beneath my old rocking chair. But, slowly, changes have happened, and

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Colleen McKenny and Stephane Pare on the arrival of their baby girl Maeve, born in March. She is a baby sister for Blaire. Wishing the family all the best with their sweet little girl. Best wishes are extended

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