Veterans Affairs loan helps build community institution

    Construction of O.G. LeBlanc General Store in D’Escousse started in 1946. Among those who helped build the new business were Ambrose Poirier, Donnie Poirier, Claude Poirier, Francis McDonald, and Wallace Poirier.

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    Jake Boudrot

    A St. FX graduate and native of Arichat, Jake Boudrot has been the editor of The Reporter since 2001. He currently lives on Isle Madame.