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The Way We Were

Apr. 9,1997 25 Years Ago Truckers fined for overloads: Inspectors are cracking down on truckers carrying too much weight. One morning recently, 13 truckers were

Kindergarten ready?

It’s that beautiful time of year when you register or re-register your children for school, the first registration (Pre-K or Kindergarten) was always the most

Hope springs eternal

As the sun hangs a little longer in the sky, buds erupt into leaves, flowers start to bloom, and the snow is but puddles on

The Pontiac’s take on e-waste

Jeremy Morse Pontiac April 13, 2022 For those unsure of how to dispose of their electronic waste, there are three electronic waste disposals in the

Shawville 4H hosts rabbit talk

Brett Thoms Shawville April 8, 2022 The Shawville 4H Association held its monthly meeting on Friday and it was headlined by a rabbit showmanship presentation.

Pontiac farmers prepare for summer baskets

Jeremy Morse Pontiac April 13, 2022 Farms and gardens throughout the Pontiac have started accepting reservations for their summer produce baskets. These baskets are a

MRC to reward Pontiac artists with grant

Jeremy Morse Pontiac April 13, 2022 The MRC Pontiac has started accepting grant applications for their Creative Development Fund. The Creative Development Fund is intended

Raising awareness through art

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville April 13, 2022 To stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine who have suffered under an invasion for almost a month

The Way We Were

Apr. 9,1997 25 Years Ago Truckers fined for overloads: Inspectors are cracking down on truckers carrying too much weight. One morning recently, 13 truckers were fined for carrying illegal loads at Litchfield weigh station. “It’s more than usual,” says Pierre

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Kindergarten ready?

It’s that beautiful time of year when you register or re-register your children for school, the first registration (Pre-K or Kindergarten) was always the most difficult for me. I can remember doing this for each of my children. The nerves

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Hope springs eternal

As the sun hangs a little longer in the sky, buds erupt into leaves, flowers start to bloom, and the snow is but puddles on the ground, the smell of spring fills the air and signals a new beginning. It’s

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The Pontiac’s take on e-waste

Jeremy Morse Pontiac April 13, 2022 For those unsure of how to dispose of their electronic waste, there are three electronic waste disposals in the Pontiac. Bristol, Portage du Fort and Mansfield et Pontefract house the Pontiac’s collective electronic waste.

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SOPFEU defends controversial management shift

Jeremy Morse Maniwaki April 6, 2022 Pontiac MNA André Fortin has filed a petition against SOPFEU’s decision to relocate its regional director from Maniwaki to Val-d’Or. Some employees fear that the move will eventually slump Maniwaki’s economy and reduce fire

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Shawville 4H hosts rabbit talk

Brett Thoms Shawville April 8, 2022 The Shawville 4H Association held its monthly meeting on Friday and it was headlined by a rabbit showmanship presentation. Participants were allowed to bring their rabbits to show off to their peers and learn

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Pontiac farmers prepare for summer baskets

Jeremy Morse Pontiac April 13, 2022 Farms and gardens throughout the Pontiac have started accepting reservations for their summer produce baskets. These baskets are a form of community supported agriculture, where consumers are able to connect with and buy directly

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MRC to reward Pontiac artists with grant

Jeremy Morse Pontiac April 13, 2022 The MRC Pontiac has started accepting grant applications for their Creative Development Fund. The Creative Development Fund is intended to help the Pontiac’s artists focus on their work by alleviating some of their investment

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Raising awareness through art

Zainab Al-Mehdar Shawville April 13, 2022 To stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine who have suffered under an invasion for almost a month now, Jadwiga Dunin-Borkowska, the art teacher at Pontiac High School had her students paint sunflowers,

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LOCAL EVENTS
SADC Community Event - Campbell's Bay & Litchfield

SADC Community Event - Campbell's Bay & Litchfield

September 4, 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!

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!

 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/campbells-bay-litchfield-journee-communautaire-community-day-tickets-1409284199979

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!!!!

Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge

Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge

September 6, 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Salon du livre de Fort-Coulonge, le 6 septembre 2025 de 10h à 16h à la salle de conférence du Pontiac, 204 rue principale, Fort-Coulonge, QC J0X 1V0.

SADC Community Event - Waltham

SADC Community Event - Waltham

September 11, 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!

Waltham

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!

 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/waltham-tournee-communautaire-community-day-tickets-1409289134739

Shawville Terry Fox Run 2025 / Course de Terry Fox Shawville 2025

Shawville Terry Fox Run 2025 / Course de Terry Fox Shawville 2025

September 14, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join us as we come together to mark the 45th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope — a powerful legacy that continues to inspire Canadians from coast to coast. 
Whether you walk, run, cycle, roll, or push a stroller — everyone is welcome!

TO REGISTER OR DONATE: https://run.terryfox.ca/93169

Registration: 1:00 PM | Run Begins: 2:00 PM
Dogs are also welcome, but must remain on a leash.

Route Info:
– 10 km distance
– Bring your water bottle. Water stations along the route

Stay tuned for updates on the BBQ and other family-friendly activities happening on site!

The Terry Fox Run has become a beloved fall tradition in Canada, with over 650 communities — big and small, urban and rural — fundraising together for cancer research.
Let’s keep Shawville proudly among them!!

Joignez-vous à nous pour souligner le 45e anniversaire du Marathon de l’Espoir de Terry Fox.
Que vous marchiez, couriez, rouliez à vélo ou en fauteuil, ou poussiez une poussette — tout le monde est bienvenu !

POUR S’INSCRIRE: https://run.terryfox.ca/93169

Inscriptions : 13 h 00 | Départ de la course : 14 h 00
Les chiens sont aussi les bienvenus, mais doivent être tenus en laisse.
Infos sur le parcours :

– Distance de 10 km
– Postes d’eau tout au long du parcours

Restez à l’écoute pour plus de détails sur le BBQ et d’autres activités familiales sur place !

La Course Terry Fox est devenue une tradition automnale chère aux Canadiens. Plus de 650 communautés se mobilisent chaque année pour amasser des fonds pour la recherche sur le cancer.
Faisons en sorte que Shawville continue de faire partie de cette belle tradition collective!
Ladies Night: Sippin’ & Salsas!

Ladies Night: Sippin’ & Salsas!

September 19, 2025
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Ladies Night: Sippin’ & Salsas!

  • Friday, September 19, 2025
  • 7:00 PM
  • Pontiac Agricultural Hall

Enjoy an evening filled with:

  • Mexican Food Bar
  • Live Music & Dancing
    Signature Cocktails & Sips
  • $50 per ticket – includes dinner & entertainment!
Dress in Denim, Fringe, Florals & Fiesta Vibes – and get ready to have an amazing night out in support of the Pontiac Arena Fund.

Grab your friends and book your table now- spots are limited!

Table of 8-$400

E-transfer pontiacarenafund@gmail.com
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