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April 2, 2026

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Social Notes

Quyon notes

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Ken Claude, as he passed away on Mar. 22. He was a beloved member of our community,

Waltham notes

On Sunday morning, we enjoyed a tasty brunch at Magnum Outfitters Restaurant. We celebrated three 80th birthdays, Margaret Pilon, Jean Pilon and Leo Lafremiere.  Everyone

Shawville notes

Holy Week started this past Sunday, Palm Sunday, and will conclude next Monday, Apr. 6, Easter Monday.  Christianity celebrates Holy Thursday, traditionally the Last Supper

Shawville Notes

Our condolences to the Sharpe family on the loss of Ruth on  Feb. 28, at the age of 81 in Lethbridge, Alberta.   Our sympathies

Waltham Notes

Happy Spring everyone! It sure doesn’t feel like it with all the snow that we have been getting in the last couple of days. Although

Quyon notes

Congratulations to Gregory Wilkinson and Stephanie Marcus, as they welcomed a baby boy on Mar. 10. They named their son Myles, and he is a

Shawville notes

Our condolences to the Pepin family on the loss of Margaret on Mar. 7, at the age of 65. This past week we have had

Waltham notes

I sure hope that everyone enjoyed St. Patrick’s Day. The ice storm that we had in our area this past week was not as bad

Quyon notes

Congratulations to the figure skaters from Shawville who attended the Vaudreuil Invitational this past weekend. I saw photos and video on Facebook of the performances

Waltham notes

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Sharon Durocher-Fleming, of Chapeau. She was the beloved wife of Herbert Fleming. Sharon was born and

Quyon notes

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Ken Claude, as he passed away on Mar. 22. He was a beloved member of our community, and he will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ken’s loved ones

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Waltham notes

On Sunday morning, we enjoyed a tasty brunch at Magnum Outfitters Restaurant. We celebrated three 80th birthdays, Margaret Pilon, Jean Pilon and Leo Lafremiere.  Everyone extended their love and best wishes to them and a lovely birthday cake was served. 

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Shawville notes

Holy Week started this past Sunday, Palm Sunday, and will conclude next Monday, Apr. 6, Easter Monday.  Christianity celebrates Holy Thursday, traditionally the Last Supper known as the Passover (Seder), followed by Good Friday Jesus’s death on the cross, Holy

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Shawville Notes

Our condolences to the Sharpe family on the loss of Ruth on  Feb. 28, at the age of 81 in Lethbridge, Alberta.   Our sympathies to the Barr and Stanley families on the loss of Claire on Mar. 18, at

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Waltham Notes

Happy Spring everyone! It sure doesn’t feel like it with all the snow that we have been getting in the last couple of days. Although we should count our blessings, as in the northern parts of Quebec and Ontario they

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Quyon notes

Congratulations to Gregory Wilkinson and Stephanie Marcus, as they welcomed a baby boy on Mar. 10. They named their son Myles, and he is a little brother for Hayden. Wishing the whole family all the best as they settle in

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Shawville notes

Our condolences to the Pepin family on the loss of Margaret on Mar. 7, at the age of 65. This past week we have had both freezing rain and 10 cm of snow.  The weather this upcoming week is supposed

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Waltham notes

I sure hope that everyone enjoyed St. Patrick’s Day. The ice storm that we had in our area this past week was not as bad as they had predicted. Although everyone took precautionary measures, buses were cancelled, schools and government

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Quyon notes

Congratulations to the figure skaters from Shawville who attended the Vaudreuil Invitational this past weekend. I saw photos and video on Facebook of the performances of both Molly Dowe and Kenzie Smith, and they did an amazing job. A big

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Waltham notes

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Sharon Durocher-Fleming, of Chapeau. She was the beloved wife of Herbert Fleming. Sharon was born and raised in Waltham. She was a woman of remarkable strength, dedication and heart. The love

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