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August 20, 2025

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Social media distancing

Even though the streets are nearly bare and most stores are temporarily closed, there seems to be a lot going on behind the scenes. The

Still hunkered down

The wave hasn’t hit here yet. If we’re lucky, if most people keep to themselves, maybe we won’t have a disaster locally. That doesn’t mean

Keep safe

Dear residents of the Pontiac I write to you to reassure and encourage you that although we are currently facing a world pandemic which is

Stay at home

More than a few times this week I’ve thought back to earlier in the year, when many of us were oblivious to the danger presented

Important things

Dear Editor, My late father-in-law was a pilot, among other occupations. He had a saying that makes good sense to me. He said there are

Facing this together

Dear Editor, The Pontiac has faced its share of uphill struggles over the years. The closing of major forestry sector employers, severe droughts which handicapped

Incident à la crématorium

Cher éditeur, Le 19 mars, nous avons eu un incident à notre crématorium de Shawville alors d’un essai de nouveux équipements. L’équipement n’a aucun lien

Facts

Dear Editor, These are the facts in regards to the article written last week that need to be addressed: Connie Renaud and Shirley Russell are

The case for precaution

All indications are that the coronavirus is coming. It is not a question of if but when. While experience in other parts of the world

Here’s to you ladies!

On March 8, people around the world celebrated International Women’s Day, recognizing the contributions that women have made to their communities and across the globe.

Social media distancing

Even though the streets are nearly bare and most stores are temporarily closed, there seems to be a lot going on behind the scenes. The response to this modern epidemic has been similar to others across the generations. In times

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Still hunkered down

The wave hasn’t hit here yet. If we’re lucky, if most people keep to themselves, maybe we won’t have a disaster locally. That doesn’t mean it wasn’t a threat, just that we were lucky. You know that I feel we’re

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Keep safe

Dear residents of the Pontiac I write to you to reassure and encourage you that although we are currently facing a world pandemic which is unique to the world thus far, I am confident that we will get through this.

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Stay at home

More than a few times this week I’ve thought back to earlier in the year, when many of us were oblivious to the danger presented by a virus picking up steam across the ocean. Ignorance was truly blissful, if the

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Important things

Dear Editor, My late father-in-law was a pilot, among other occupations. He had a saying that makes good sense to me. He said there are two important things; the fuel left in your tank, and the runway ahead of you.

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Facing this together

Dear Editor, The Pontiac has faced its share of uphill struggles over the years. The closing of major forestry sector employers, severe droughts which handicapped our agricultural sector, 100-year floods which uprooted many families, the list goes on and on.

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Incident à la crématorium

Cher éditeur, Le 19 mars, nous avons eu un incident à notre crématorium de Shawville alors d’un essai de nouveux équipements. L’équipement n’a aucun lien avec notre usine de crémation et notre système de livraison de propane n’était pas un

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Facts

Dear Editor, These are the facts in regards to the article written last week that need to be addressed: Connie Renaud and Shirley Russell are the only two co-founders of Ski Pontiac. Ski Pontiac was founded in year 2010 for

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The case for precaution

All indications are that the coronavirus is coming. It is not a question of if but when. While experience in other parts of the world suggests we cannot prevent it, we are told there is much we can do to

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Here’s to you ladies!

On March 8, people around the world celebrated International Women’s Day, recognizing the contributions that women have made to their communities and across the globe. Here in the Pontiac, there is no shortage of females heavily involved in making the

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LOCAL EVENTS
SADC Community Event - Pontiac Ouest

SADC Community Event - Pontiac Ouest

August 21, 2025
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Celebrate 40 Years of Local Impact with SADC Pontiac!

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!

SADC Pontiac Ouest

Célébrons 40 ans d’impact local avec la SADC Pontiac !

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!

 

Details: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pontiac-ouest-journee-communautaire-community-event-tickets-1384250754269

166th Cobden Fair

166th Cobden Fair

August 22, 2025 - August 24, 2025
9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Come help us celebrate our 166th Cobden Fair! This year’s fair is perfect for all ages! It will be the perfect family event. Join us on Friday, August 22nd, 2025 until Sunday, August 24th, 2025.

Enjoy Cope Amusements midway, livestock shows, food and craft vendors, scavenger hunt, bingo and non-stop entertainment all weekend long! Our infamous Demolition Derby and Beer Tent on Saturday night! Plus, Ry-J’s Rock Climbing Wall, MTK Racetrack Racing, Mini Golf, The Skills Ontario – Trades and Tech Truck and don’t forget to join us for dinner on Friday and Saturday night! And….so much more! And again this year we are offering Pay One Price! Buy your Advance Passes for $16 online or in person.

On Friday and Saturday, tickets at the gate will cost $20. On Sunday tickets at the gate will cost $16.

End your summer with Flair, come to the Cobden Fair!

artPontiac's Celebration of Youth & Grand Re-Opening

artPontiac's Celebration of Youth & Grand Re-Opening

August 23, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
All are welcome! Come and celebrate our youth with us at our grand reopening!

Yes, you heard us right: grand reopening! August 23, 2025 from 1-4p.m.

Fun activities await: silent auction, youth-focused art workshops, live entertainment, food, and much more.

Don’t miss the chance to meet us and join the celebration!
Play in the Park! "Twain's Tales" at Mill Dam Park

Play in the Park! "Twain's Tales" at Mill Dam Park

August 23, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Come see the Pontiac Community Players perform “Twain’s at Mill Dam Park in Shawville! Weather dependent. If it rains the day of the show, we will cancel on our facebook page. Stay tuned folks!! Free admission for all, bring your own chair.  Saturday, August 23rd at 2 p.m.

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

Expo Shawville Fair 2025

August 28, 2025 - September 1, 2025
All Day

The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair!

www.shawvillefair.ca

Quyon Community Day

Quyon Community Day

September 6, 2025
All Day

Quyon Community Day – Sept 6th!! FREE Entry!!

NEW this year… the Great Canadian Lumberjacks will put on 3 demonstrations (noon, 3 & 7 pm) and the DRONES are coming back…

Live local musicians will once again hit the stage and this year “Chicken Fried” will keep us all singing and dancing into the night!!!

The Quyon Lions are once again providing a Roast Beef dinner – info on how to purchase dinner tickets will be provided soon. 

And that’s not all….. the annual 3-pitch ball tournament starts Friday night and plenty of Children’s activities will be set up in the park!!!

See ya there!!!!

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