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Increasing participation for everyone

Chris Lowrey FORT COULONGE July 17, 2017 The MRC Pontiac, in conjunction with l’association de loisirs pour personnes handicapées intellectuelles du Pontiac (ALPHIP), will launch

Fort William Rib Fest feeds dock funds

Donald Teuma-CastellettI FORT WILLIAM July 22, 2017 Fundraising for a secure, stable and attractive dock in Fort William continued last weekend, when the Hotel Pontiac

Riding for Diabetes Canada

Donald Teuma-CastellettI LADYSMITH July 22, 2017 A rodeo descended upon Ladysmith last Saturday, where competitors took to their horses for a number of events, all

Great interest

Dear Editor, I read with great interest last week’s editorial feature in THE EQUITY, concerning the state of healthcare in this region and the province

Be mindful

Dear Editor, A recent report on Member of Parliament expenditures highlighted that Pontiac Liberal MP Will Amos has some of the highest single hospitality expenditures

Increasing participation for everyone

Chris Lowrey FORT COULONGE July 17, 2017 The MRC Pontiac, in conjunction with l’association de loisirs pour personnes handicapées intellectuelles du Pontiac (ALPHIP), will launch a new leisure program for those with intellectual and physical disabilities. The program will run

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Beauty finds Bay’s beast at Centennial Hall

Donald Teuma-CastellettI NORWAY BAY July 21, 2017 The Centennial Hall in Norway Bay was transformed into a musical theatre last Friday evening, as it welcomed the community for a production of a classic tale. Presented by the Norway Bay Municipal

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Fort William Rib Fest feeds dock funds

Donald Teuma-CastellettI FORT WILLIAM July 22, 2017 Fundraising for a secure, stable and attractive dock in Fort William continued last weekend, when the Hotel Pontiac held a rib fest in support of the cause. The Sheenboro Dock Committee looks to

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Riding for Diabetes Canada

Donald Teuma-CastellettI LADYSMITH July 22, 2017 A rodeo descended upon Ladysmith last Saturday, where competitors took to their horses for a number of events, all the while raising money for diabetes research. Organized by Carol Maloney, this was the third

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Born under the stars by Caleb Nickerson

No matter what kind of crop or livestock they harvest, farmers have to wear many hats. Whether it’s being able to fix an old tractor that’s acting up or getting an ornery cow milked, the life of a farmer revolves

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The Parents’ Voice By Shelley Heaphy

It’s not easy for them either I spend a lot of time writing, thinking and feeling that life as a mom with small children is hard. Don’t get me wrong, I am eternally grateful that I was granted these wonderful

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Great interest

Dear Editor, I read with great interest last week’s editorial feature in THE EQUITY, concerning the state of healthcare in this region and the province of Quebec as a whole. I am not opposed to centralization, with the caveat that

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Be mindful

Dear Editor, A recent report on Member of Parliament expenditures highlighted that Pontiac Liberal MP Will Amos has some of the highest single hospitality expenditures out of all 338 Members of Parliament. (http://nationalpost.com/news/politics/larry-potter-and-the-139364-timbits-a-year-in-mp-entertainment-expenses/wcm/de0e3f99-c0f0-44dc-bd8e-44cbee51a914) Large dollar claims aside, Amos has also

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LOCAL EVENTS
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

03 Aug

Euchre Tournament Fundraiser

August 3, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Otter Lake R.A. Association, 394 Tessier Street

Euchre tournament fundraiser for Otter Lake’s 150th Anniversary in 2026.

Pre-registration on now. $5 per person if pre-registered before the tournament. $8/pp at the door on the day of the tournament. You can send an e-transfer to pre-register to: otterlake150@outlook.com or contact Lory Beaudoin at: lorybeaudoin@gmail.com

The door opens at noon. Snacks and drinks for sale. The tournament starts at 1PM—prizes for the top 3 places; the lowest score and most lone hands. All skill levels welcome.

05 Aug

Community potluck to celebrate the Waltham Fire Department

August 5, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Paul Ryan Park, Waltham

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

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