Culture, Leisure and Sports

Local non-profit group Ski Pontiac had a bit of a late opening of their trails at Astra Estates in Bristol earlier this month, but are gearing up for their biggest event of the year, the moonlight ski and snowshoe. President Ariane Cloutier explained that the weather this year had cut their season short, as they […]

The 48th edition of the Shawville Curling Club’s Community Bonspiel wrapped up on February 8, with veteran skip Joe Morris claiming his second title in a row. The winning squad Southwest Bristol, made up of Morris, Third Peter Haughton, Second Carson Rusenstrom and Lead Jennifer Haughton, hoisted the prestigious Toilet Seat Trophy Saturday night. Morris, […]

École Sainte-Anne de l’Îsle-aux-Allumette can now offer their students the chance to play field hockey in their schoolyard, thanks to a $200 donation from the Catholic Women’s League of Bryson. Grade 1 and 2 teacher Manon Newberry said she was pleasantly surprised by the donation, as the school normally relies on its own resources to […]

Over 200 people gathered at the Pontiac Conference Centre on Friday, January 24 for the traditional lumberjack dinner, an evening benefiting Parc des Chutes Coulonge. The auction of a trip to Newfoundland raised $4,000. According to organizer (and Pontiac Warden) Jane Toller, nearly half the attendees came from Ontario. Despite an interruption during the pandemic, […]

Local theatre troupe the Pontiac Community Players will be performing a new comedy at Pontiac High School at the end of the month, from a playwright known for his stories about small-town life. Director Val Twolan-Graham explained that they had chosen another piece by renowned Canadian playwright Norm Foster entitled “Halfway There”, which is a […]

The Fondation du CLSC Pontiac has the privilege of presenting artist Sylvain Beauchamp on stage at the conference center in Fort-Coulonge, on Saturday, April 5, 2025. This event promises to be a memorable rendezvous for fans of music and artistic performances. An extraordinary career Sylvain Beauchamp is no ordinary artist. Before devoting himself to music, […]

The Centre des Loisirs of île-du-Grand-Calumet is gearing up for a winter season packed with a variety of fun activities, promising to bring young and old together in a warm atmosphere. Weekly activities include an open mic session on Monday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon. Everyone is invited to bring their instruments and share […]

The traditional Bucherons dinner is back! On January 24, the public is invited to the Pontiac Conference Centre for an unforgettable evening of celebration. More than just an event, it celebrates the region’s traditions and culture. Funds raised will help finance the operations and activities of Parc des Chutes Coulonge. Parc des Chutes Coulogne General […]

On February 21 and 22, the Patro invites you to its traditional Winter Carnival, a festive and convivial event that promises to warm your hearts despite the winter chill. The party kicks off on Friday evening at 6 p.m. at the Club de l’Âge d’or de Fort-Coulonge. In a French-language interview, organizer Suzie Lavigne explains […]

Several activities will take place at the Mansfield Library on January 21st as the organization Phare Ouest will present the movie “Le meilleur pays du monde”. The free screening will take place at 7 p.m. On Sunday, January 26 at 10:30 a.m., in collaboration with the Patro, children can participate in the Lit de camps […]