Barraute, Quebec
Encyclopedia
Barraute is a municipality in the Canadian
province of Quebec
, located in the Abitibi Regional County Municipality
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It is home to the Mont-Vidéo Ski Resort.
through the Abitibi region. In 1916, the family of Uldéric Hardy arrived, followed by a further twenty in 1917, and by 1918 the place had a total of some 30 families. The new settlement was initially called Natagan, taken from the Natagan River, a Native American name that means "winding waters". In 1917, the Natagan River Post Office opened, renamed to Barraute in 1919.
In 1918, the United Township Municipality of Fiedmont-et-Barraute was formed, incorporating the geographic townships of Fiedmont and Barraute (proclaimed in 1916). Pierre-Jean Bachoie, called Barraute (1723-1760), was an officer of the Béarn Regiment in the army of General Montcalm
and member of the Order of Saint Louis
. Fiedmont likewise was an officer of the army of Montcalm.
In 1948, a portion of the municipal territory separated and was incorporated as the Village Municipality of Barraute. In 1950, zinc and silver mines began operating, that in addition to its favourable location along the railroad and Laflamme River (a tributary of the Bell River), contributed to the local prosperity. In 1951, the United Township Municipality of Fiedmont-et-Barraute changed status to just municipality. But the closure of the zinc and silver mines in 1957, as well as the closure in 1965 of Canada's only lithium
mine in neighbouring La Corne
, dealt a blow to the economy of Barraute.
In 1978, the Town of Barville (incorporated in 1953) was merged into the Municipality of Fiedmont-et-Barraute. And in 1994, the Municipalities of Fiedmont-et-Barraute and Barraute were regrouped into the new Municipality of Barraute.
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 889 (total dwellings: 997)
Mother tongue:
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
province of Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
, located in the Abitibi Regional County Municipality
Abitibi Regional County Municipality, Quebec
Abitibi Regional County Municipality is located in Northwestern Quebec. The Regional County Municipality seat is Amos.-Municipalities:*Barraute*Berry*Champneuf*La Corne*La Morandière*La Motte*Preissac*Rochebaucourt*Saint-Dominique-du-Rosaire...
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It is home to the Mont-Vidéo Ski Resort.
History
Colonization began after the completion of the National Transcontinental RailwayNational Transcontinental Railway
The National Transcontinental Railway was a historic Canadian railway between Winnipeg and Moncton. Much of the line is now operated by the Canadian National Railway.-The Grand Trunk partnership:...
through the Abitibi region. In 1916, the family of Uldéric Hardy arrived, followed by a further twenty in 1917, and by 1918 the place had a total of some 30 families. The new settlement was initially called Natagan, taken from the Natagan River, a Native American name that means "winding waters". In 1917, the Natagan River Post Office opened, renamed to Barraute in 1919.
In 1918, the United Township Municipality of Fiedmont-et-Barraute was formed, incorporating the geographic townships of Fiedmont and Barraute (proclaimed in 1916). Pierre-Jean Bachoie, called Barraute (1723-1760), was an officer of the Béarn Regiment in the army of General Montcalm
Louis-Joseph de Montcalm
Louis-Joseph de Montcalm-Gozon, Marquis de Saint-Veran was a French soldier best known as the commander of the forces in North America during the Seven Years' War .Montcalm was born near Nîmes in France to a noble family, and entered military service...
and member of the Order of Saint Louis
Order of Saint Louis
The Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis was a military Order of Chivalry founded on 5 April 1693 by Louis XIV and named after Saint Louis . It was intended as a reward for exceptional officers, and is notable as the first decoration that could be granted to non-nobles...
. Fiedmont likewise was an officer of the army of Montcalm.
In 1948, a portion of the municipal territory separated and was incorporated as the Village Municipality of Barraute. In 1950, zinc and silver mines began operating, that in addition to its favourable location along the railroad and Laflamme River (a tributary of the Bell River), contributed to the local prosperity. In 1951, the United Township Municipality of Fiedmont-et-Barraute changed status to just municipality. But the closure of the zinc and silver mines in 1957, as well as the closure in 1965 of Canada's only lithium
Lithium
Lithium is a soft, silver-white metal that belongs to the alkali metal group of chemical elements. It is represented by the symbol Li, and it has the atomic number 3. Under standard conditions it is the lightest metal and the least dense solid element. Like all alkali metals, lithium is highly...
mine in neighbouring La Corne
La Corne, Quebec
La Corne is a municipality in the Canadian province of Quebec, located in the Abitibi Regional County Municipality.From 1955 to 1965, La Corne was home to Canada's only lithium mine. The underground mine had a deep shaft and lateral workings on three levels, and provided lithium to the glass and...
, dealt a blow to the economy of Barraute.
In 1978, the Town of Barville (incorporated in 1953) was merged into the Municipality of Fiedmont-et-Barraute. And in 1994, the Municipalities of Fiedmont-et-Barraute and Barraute were regrouped into the new Municipality of Barraute.
Demographics
Population trend:- Population in 2006: 2062 (2001 to 2006 population change: 2.6 %)
- Population in 2001: 2010
- Population in 1996: 2134
- Population in 1991: 2200
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 889 (total dwellings: 997)
Mother tongue:
- English as first language: 5.2 %
- French as first language: 94.1 %
- English and French as first language: 0 %
- Other as first language: 0.7 %
Municipal council
- Mayor: Lionel Pelchat
- Councillors: Gaétan Alain, Stéphane Alain, Michel Auger, Nancy Habel, Marc Hardy, Michel Leclerc