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August 25, 1999

Chapeau Fair reaches 125th with vigor: The 125th annual Chapeau Fair ranks as one of the best in recent memory, say fair organizers. A combination

August 18, 1999

Clinic attracts nearly 170 donors: When Marcienne Asselin gave a pint of blood at the Campbell’s Bay R.A. Hall last week, it was her first

August 11, 1999

Scare bears spook horses, vehicle hit: Three bears, a mother and her two cubs happened upon a team of Belgian horses pulling a wagon that

July 28, 1999

July 28, 1999

Sludge stench fouls moods of Wesley Road residents: A pile of sludge in Clarendon is creating a smell similar to that of dead carcasses and

July 21, 1999

July 21, 1999

Summerfest raises money for youths The Portage summer festival turned into a huge success as hot, summery weather and a varied line-up of events drew

August 25, 1999

Chapeau Fair reaches 125th with vigor: The 125th annual Chapeau Fair ranks as one of the best in recent memory, say fair organizers. A combination of sunshine and new events, including a kids’ midway contributed to the four-day fair’s success.

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August 18, 1999

Clinic attracts nearly 170 donors: When Marcienne Asselin gave a pint of blood at the Campbell’s Bay R.A. Hall last week, it was her first donation in about 15 years. Watching her husband die of cancer last March spurred the

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August 11, 1999

Scare bears spook horses, vehicle hit: Three bears, a mother and her two cubs happened upon a team of Belgian horses pulling a wagon that was going down Thorne Lake Road on the way to the children’s picnic at Thorne

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July 28, 1999

July 28, 1999

Sludge stench fouls moods of Wesley Road residents: A pile of sludge in Clarendon is creating a smell similar to that of dead carcasses and nearby residents have had enough. “I’ve never smelled anything so bad and I’m 61 years

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July 21, 1999

July 21, 1999

Summerfest raises money for youths The Portage summer festival turned into a huge success as hot, summery weather and a varied line-up of events drew 500-plus people to the three day affair.“There were really good turnouts for all the events,”

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LOCAL EVENTS
28 Jun

Festival de la Culbute Festival

June 28, 2025
All Day

A celebration of the 150th anniversary of the construction of the Culbute Locks, an industrial marvel in its day and an important part of our local heritage.
A day filled with celebration;
– The Great Canadian Lumberjack Show
– Music and dancing
– Food and drink
– and much more!
We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada

Music Trivia Nite

Music Trivia Nite

June 28, 2025
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Come enjoy an evening of fun! Test your knowledge of Music Trivia! Prizes, and some competition!
Bar, snacks will be available. All money raised will go towards a chair lift for the Town Hall.

Gardening Workshops

Gardening Workshops

July 5, 2025 - July 19, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
We at the Parents’ Voice Shawville Area are excited to offer these two workshops! July 5 & July 19 from 11:00-12:00.
Have partnered with Pure Conscience to offer two 1 hour planting workshops for parents and children.
The workshop will include the following activities:
  1. How to read seed labels
  2. Knowing what and when to plant
  3. Getting your hands dirty with planting!
  4. Planning your garden
  5. Some gardening tips and tricks
  6. Trimming plants
  7. Fall garden planning
Please complete this form to reserve your spot. Payment will be made closer to the date if we get the minimum number of participants. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/DEuHomtBka5Dkw8v7
Cost: $20 per participant (parent and 1 child)
12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree

12th Annual Shawville Lions Country Jamboree

July 17, 2025 - July 20, 2025
6:00 pm

A Weekend of Amazing Country Music and Fun!

02 Aug

PPHS Reunion

August 2, 2025
All Day

PPHS REUNION: August 2, 2025
REGISTRATION IS ON AND ACTIVE!
$60 per person (cocktails, dinner)
Come connect with your classmates. Space limited, so registration & payment a must.
E-transfer: pphsreunioncommittee@gmail.com
Cheque: Kathy Wickens (call 613-600-1455)
331 Somerville Drive, Perth, ON K7H 3C6

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