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February 25, 2026

Current Conditions in Shawville -7.9°C

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Quyon notes

Our sympathies are extended to the family of Frances (Kelly) Foran, as she passed away on Feb. 17 in her 93rd year. The matriarch of

Shawville notes

Ash Wednesday was on Wed., Feb. 18. In the Western Christian tradition, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and falls 46 days before Easter

Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Gerard Trudeau, as he was honoured at the Bonnechere Cup on Sat., Feb. 7, in Eganville, ON. This year marked the 50th anniversary

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Thank you to all the volunteers and teams at the Pontiac Winter Classic which wrapped up this past weekend. It was a wonderful to see

Waltham – Helen Perry

We are experiencing a mild spell right now. It is nice to be out of the frigid temperatures. We are also noticing that the days

Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Pam Komm, as she passed away on Jan. 28 at the age of 90. Pam was well

Waltham – Helen Perry

On Friday evening, the Waltham Volunteer Fire Department held a dinner at the Waltham Station Restaurant. It was to honour Charlie Ethier, who retired this

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

This past weekend, we again had lower than normal temperatures seeing the windchills being -35 Celsius.  Please keep warm or well dressed whenever going outdoors.

Quyon – Jillian Young

As I write these notes on Monday morning, Feb. 2, the sun is shining brightly on another cold winter morning. Unfortunately, I think that means

Waltham – Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of Vinton and Campbell’s Bay communities, who suffered the loss and injuries of

Quyon notes

Our sympathies are extended to the family of Frances (Kelly) Foran, as she passed away on Feb. 17 in her 93rd year. The matriarch of a big family, we know she will be dearly missed by all of her loved

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Shawville notes

Ash Wednesday was on Wed., Feb. 18. In the Western Christian tradition, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and falls 46 days before Easter Sunday. The date changes each year because Easter is on the first Sunday following the

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Gerard Trudeau, as he was honoured at the Bonnechere Cup on Sat., Feb. 7, in Eganville, ON. This year marked the 50th anniversary of the legendary snowmobile race, and Gerard (or “Jiggy” to his Quyon friends) won the

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Thank you to all the volunteers and teams at the Pontiac Winter Classic which wrapped up this past weekend. It was a wonderful to see so many people out enjoying the hockey games. The news of the tragic shooting in

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Waltham – Helen Perry

We are experiencing a mild spell right now. It is nice to be out of the frigid temperatures. We are also noticing that the days are getting longer. It is a sign that spring is just around the corner. On

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Pam Komm, as she passed away on Jan. 28 at the age of 90. Pam was well loved in this community, and she will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are

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Waltham – Helen Perry

On Friday evening, the Waltham Volunteer Fire Department held a dinner at the Waltham Station Restaurant. It was to honour Charlie Ethier, who retired this past year. He was presented with a plaque for his dedication and faithful service for

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

This past weekend, we again had lower than normal temperatures seeing the windchills being -35 Celsius.  Please keep warm or well dressed whenever going outdoors. Our prayers go to the Morin family on the loss of Steve on Jan. 29.

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Quyon – Jillian Young

As I write these notes on Monday morning, Feb. 2, the sun is shining brightly on another cold winter morning. Unfortunately, I think that means the local groundhog has likely seen his shadow, and we’re in for another six weeks

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Waltham – Helen Perry

Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of Vinton and Campbell’s Bay communities, who suffered the loss and injuries of loved ones, resulting from a tragic snowmobile accident this past week. Belated birthday wishes are

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