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Fort-Coulonge residents are invited to select books following shuttering of municipal library

2 February 2023 à 11:13 am

The Fort-Coulonge municipal council made the decision last December to permanently close its library and is now inviting citizens to come and take books. Two books can be acquired per person during two evenings, February 7 and 9, at the municipal office. Mayor Christine Francoeur mentioned that these books have been paid for and that […]


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CJJ Bryson Gym sets February membership at $20 to celebrate its 1 year anniversary

2 February 2023 à 10:36 am

The CJJ Bryson Gym is celebrating its one-year anniversary of being open. The training center, located in the basement of the municipal office in Bryson, relied heavily on the owner, Stéphane Pieschke, who provided all of the equipment, and now accompanies his clientele teaching newcomers and helping regulars with their training regimens. CHIP 101.9’s Francois […]


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Snowshoe race at Brauwerk Hoffman postponed to Sunday

2 February 2023 à 10:33 am

Due to the cold weather anticipated for Saturday (February 4), the organizers of the charity snowshoe walk and race at Brauwerk Hoffman this weekend have moved the date of the event to Sunday February 5. The race is a fundraiser for Campbell’s Bay seniors residence Manoir St. Joseph. The times of the events will remain […]


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Pontiac Agricultural Society announces 2023/24 executive committee

1 February 2023 à 12:13 pm

Last Thursday (January 26) the Pontiac Agricultural Society (organizers of the Shawville Fair) held their annual general meeting. The non-profit organization presented their executive committee for 2023/24: President: Vaughan Bastien First vice-president: Lisa Coles Vice Presidents: Kayla McCann, Holly Campbell, Ralph Lang and Jason Wilson Treasurer: Heather Dale Secretary: Hayley Campbell    


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Local ski hill Mont Chilly opens for the season

30 January 2023 à 2:28 pm

Local ski hill Mont Chilly may be off the beaten path, but it held a successful opening day this past Sunday (January 29), bringing out around 100 skiers to their modest operation. Located at 220 chemin du Lac de la Truite in Mansfield-et-Pontefract, the family-owned hill boasts 7 runs and one t-bar lift. Owner/operator Rick […]


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Pontiac Provincial Bantam/Midget tournament returns to Shawville

30 January 2023 à 2:23 pm

The arena in Shawville was full this past weekend for the Pontiac Provincial Bantam/Midget Tournament, bringing together teams from Ontario and Quebec to compete across four different divisions. Kerry-Lynn O’Connell, a member of the organizing committee, explained that despite some years off due to the pandemic, the tournament is in its sixth year and attracts […]


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Snowshoe walk and race in support of Manoir St. Joseph

26 January 2023 à 3:56 pm

On Saturday February 4th, the public is invited to participate in a charity snowshoe walk and race in support of local seniors’ residence Manoir St. Joseph in Campbell’s Bay. The event will take place at the Brauwerk Hoffman Brewery property, located at 1298 Hwy. 148. Organizer Dani Boivin explained that participants will be able to […]


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Community gym at ESSC will now be open on weekends.

26 January 2023 à 1:47 pm

The community gym created through a partnership between l’École secondaire Sieur-de-Coulonge (ESSC) and the Municipality of Mansfield-et-Pontefract will be extending their hours to weekends. Municipal leisure coordinator Guillaume Lavoie-Harvey explained how the change came about. “Yes, well, precisely, we made the announcement on our member page just last week. We were very happy to be […]


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Bryson celebrates 150 years with February Winter Carnival

25 January 2023 à 3:07 pm

The municipality of Bryson is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year with series of activities for the whole family. Under the Bryson Winter Festival, the municipality is hosting a Carnival, a ball hockey tournament, an ice fishing derby, community breakfasts, and dances, among many other activities held throughout the month of February. In an interview […]


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Révolution TV show winners feted in Pontiac

24 January 2023 à 10:33 am

A Pontiac dancer and her partener, who recently won the reality TV dance competition Révolution, were celebrated at a party on Saturday night (January 21) at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Fort-Coulonge. Marie-Josée Corriveau, originally from Litchfield, and her partner Jason Morel were welcomed by more than 150 people at the celebration. Corriveau said […]


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