Looking back over the decades, and indeed, centuries, it is amazing to observe the numerous family names that once were common in this area.
One of those names that still holds a place here...
Ephrem Boudreau was born in River Bourgeois in 1905. After his classical studies, he spent three years at agricultural school. Here he earned bachelors’ degrees in arts and one in agricultural science. He wrote Riviere-Bourgeois from which this history...
Year two at the Arichat seminary/school saw an increase in registration.
The seminarians, some 15 or so, boarded at the old “Hubert Big House.” Forty students enrolled in the common school and academy. Though...
The old cemetery is located on the north side of Route 206, directly across the road from the church. The majority of the early stones and markers are missing and this property is in very rough condition.
The following is...
Looking back over the decades, and indeed, centuries, it is amazing to observe the numerous family names that once were common in this area. One of those names that no longer holds a place here is Kelly.
It’s Arichat back in 1935 and we’re travelling east
toward Petit de Grat. The last home encountered was that of Bennie and Jennie
(Richard) Marchand, later owned by Newman Skinner.
The house next door was that...
Ephrem Boudreau was born in River Bourgeois in 1905.
After his classical studies from 1922 to 1928 at the seminary at Trois Riviere,
he spent three years at agricultural school at Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatiere.
Here he earned bachelors’ degrees in arts and...
Looking back over the decades and, indeed, centuries, it is amazing to observe the numerous family names that once were common in this area. One of those names that no longer holds a place here is Murray.
The French were the first Europeans to explore the St. Lawrence River and the area south of the St. Lawrence which was named Acadie. Today this area is known as Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
Ephrem Boudreau was born in River Bourgeois in 1905. He wrote Riviere Bourgeois from which this history is taken and translated.
The fishery: Drying
When the captain or master of the...