Québec honours medical pioneer Maude Abbott, names island after her
Canadians should be familiar with the women who were pioneers in their professions and those who fought to secure equal
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Local History
Local History
St-Bernard Church in Fournier wins Roger-Bernard heritage prize
The parish of St. Bernard’s Church in Fournier received some good news Tuesday evening, February 26, when the L’Amicale de
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What is so special about St. Bernard’s Church in Fournier? A lot of things, according to parishioners.
You may have read about the parishioners of St. Bernard’s 150-year-old church in Fournier and their efforts to have the
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Alexandria turns 200; celebrations will last all year long
2019 is ramping up to be a celebration-filled year for Alexandria. The small town, located between the Ottawa and St.
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There is no place like home for the holidays!
To The Editor, Growing up in a small town like Vankleek Hill gave me the greatest blessing of all: a
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Denis Lauzon: restoring and collecting antique farm machinery
A look around Denis Lauzon’s farm near St-Eugène conjures up memories of how farming used to be done. Think back
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Argenteuil reunion planned for 2019
It’s time for a homecoming in Argenteuil. A successful reunion for past and present residents of Lachute was held in
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Local libraries want photos for Digital Prescott-Russell project
Go through your attic! Clean out your closets! Empty that shoe box under your bed! Public libraries throughout Prescott-Russell are
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The bells are back online at St-Jean-Baptiste Church in L’Orignal
The sound of bells is returning to L’Orignal. St-Jean-Baptiste parish is excited to announce the bells will ring again during
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L’Orignal remembers
An early Remembrance Day ceremony was held in L’Orignal on Sunday morning. Approximately 50 people gathered under a bright and
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