Vinton: Diane Boisvert (Oct. 27)
Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of Pat Amyotte who passed away Oct. 18 at the age of 61. He was
Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of Pat Amyotte who passed away Oct. 18 at the age of 61. He was
On Friday evening, the children in Waltham enjoyed an outdoor Halloween party at the Waltham ball field. The party was organized by the Waltham R.
Congratulations to Amanda (Smith) and Ryan Tracy on the arrival of their baby boy on Oct. 22. His name is Fergus and he is a
The first two weeks of October were as nice as many late summer days to do what you wanted to do outside. Construction jobs that
Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier Oct. 23, 1996 25 Years Ago Jiu-Jitsu students earn four medals at national competition: Three members of the Pontiac Jiu-Jitsu club
When are children too old to trick-or-treat? This is a topic that often resurfaces close to Halloween. There are definitely two sides to this argument
I don’t carry anything heavy anymore. So, when our new pastor, his wife and family moved here, mostly the younger people carried boxes, beds and
A few weeks ago, I had a special visitor from Victoria, B.C. It was Lorraine Lowe Newton and her sister Elaine McCagg from Bryson. They
What a change in the weather. We had a significant amount of rain on Saturday and the temperature dropped to more seasonal. I believe the
Our deepest condolences to the Hodgins and Murray families on the loss of Sandra on Oct. 11 at the age of 75. She was the
Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of Pat Amyotte who passed away Oct. 18 at the age of 61. He was the son of Marilyn (Mousseau) and the late Roland Amyotte. He leaves behind his wife
On Friday evening, the children in Waltham enjoyed an outdoor Halloween party at the Waltham ball field. The party was organized by the Waltham R. A. They enjoyed doing fun activities and treats. It was a huge success. Hats off
Congratulations to Amanda (Smith) and Ryan Tracy on the arrival of their baby boy on Oct. 22. His name is Fergus and he is a little brother for Charlie. Best wishes to the whole family on their little bundle of
The first two weeks of October were as nice as many late summer days to do what you wanted to do outside. Construction jobs that had been put off could be worked at in your shirt sleeves. Fourth cut hay,
Compiled by Bonnie Chevrier Oct. 23, 1996 25 Years Ago Jiu-Jitsu students earn four medals at national competition: Three members of the Pontiac Jiu-Jitsu club fought their way to four medals at the first-ever Canadian Championships open to all martial
When are children too old to trick-or-treat? This is a topic that often resurfaces close to Halloween. There are definitely two sides to this argument but I truly believe that children should stay young for as long as possible. As
I don’t carry anything heavy anymore. So, when our new pastor, his wife and family moved here, mostly the younger people carried boxes, beds and dressers. I made sandwiches. I can do that easily and with joy.
A few weeks ago, I had a special visitor from Victoria, B.C. It was Lorraine Lowe Newton and her sister Elaine McCagg from Bryson. They visited for a few hours but then they had to leave. They promised they’d come
What a change in the weather. We had a significant amount of rain on Saturday and the temperature dropped to more seasonal. I believe the beautiful, warm weather we were experiencing this past week or two has ended for this
Our deepest condolences to the Hodgins and Murray families on the loss of Sandra on Oct. 11 at the age of 75. She was the partner of Richard Anstead. Sandra was the mother of Robert (Jee-Eun). She was the sister
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 #3 – Pontiacs vs. South Grenville Rangers. Warmup at 7:15 p.m.
Ticket link: https://events.frontdoor.plus/event/1554

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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