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- Remembering the PastNorth Renfrew Times, September 19, 1992 A plaque was unveiled in September to commemorate the historic role the Ottawa River and its rapids near Deux Rivieres played in our history. On hand for the unveiling were MP Len Hopkins, Reeve of Head Clara and Maria, Lita Therrien, and others interested in the river's ...North Renfrew Times, September 19, 1992 A plaque was unveiled in September to commemorate the historic role the Ottawa River and its rapids near Deux Rivieres played in our history. On hand for the unveiling were …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Local Spring Water Has PotentialTim Ruhnke, North Renfrew Times, January 5, 1996, 1, 16 Local spring water has potential BY TIM RUHNKE They are hoping for a gusher. Northern Canada Springs is cautiously optimistic that a spring water source near Deux Rivieres will become big business for Head, Clara & Maria and the entire ...Tim Ruhnke, North Renfrew Times, January 5, 1996, 1, 16 Local spring water has potential BY TIM RUHNKE They are hoping for a gusher. Northern Canada Springs is cautiously optimistic that a spring water source near Deux Rivieres will become …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Deux Rivières' Face Lifted By Hydro Dam1952, 1, 6` Though there was some "grumbling" over the need to move, the move is believed to have been the best thing to happen to Deux Rivières in its 150 year history.1952, 1, 6` Though there was some "grumbling" over the need to move, the move is believed to have been the best thing to happen to Deux Rivières in its 150 year history.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Separate School Open in Deux RivieresPembroke Daily Observer, September 29 1958 CUTTING THE RIBBON for the new Deux Rivieres bilingual separate school Sunday afternoon was Rene Houle. Behind Mr. Houle stands Rev. Brown, parish priest. Bilingual School At Deux Rivieres More than 100 interested spectators gathered at Deux ...Pembroke Daily Observer, September 29 1958 CUTTING THE RIBBON for the new Deux Rivieres bilingual separate school Sunday afternoon was Rene Houle. Behind Mr. Houle stands Rev. Brown, parish priest. Bilingual School At Deux Rivieres More …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Missing Boy, 4, Found Unharmed in Shallow PondThe Ottawa Citizen, 1969 Search and rescue efforts for a missing 4 year old boy, Jacques Pilon, are discussed in this article printed by the Ottawa Citizen.The Ottawa Citizen, 1969 Search and rescue efforts for a missing 4 year old boy, Jacques Pilon, are discussed in this article printed by the Ottawa Citizen.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Four-Year-Old Boy Found WednesdayNorth Renfrew Times, August 14 1969 Details on the search and rescue of Jaques Pilon, 4, who went missing August 14 (no year),North Renfrew Times, August 14 1969 Details on the search and rescue of Jaques Pilon, 4, who went missing August 14 (no year),Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Comb Bush for ChildNorth Renfrew Times, August 14 1969 A four-year-old boy goes missing under his older sister's watchful eye. An all day search turns up nothing. Army Personnel expected to join the search.North Renfrew Times, August 14 1969 A four-year-old boy goes missing under his older sister's watchful eye. An all day search turns up nothing. Army Personnel expected to join the search.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Open New School at Deux RivièresSeptember 30 1958, p. 7 Clipping from the September 30, 1958 News Paper describing the Grand Opening ceremonies for Deux Rivières first Bilingual Separate School.September 30 1958, p. 7 Clipping from the September 30, 1958 News Paper describing the Grand Opening ceremonies for Deux Rivières first Bilingual Separate School.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Hurricane AudreyPembroke Daily Observer, July 2, 1957 "Hurricane Audrey, a female with a killer instinct, flipped the hem of her skirts at the Upper Ottawa Valley over the weekend,"Pembroke Daily Observer, July 2, 1957 "Hurricane Audrey, a female with a killer instinct, flipped the hem of her skirts at the Upper Ottawa Valley over the weekend,"Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- The Hobo KingThis Gypsie is said to have driven across the country, wore all the badges on his lapel and promoted himself as the "Hobo King".This Gypsie is said to have driven across the country, wore all the badges on his lapel and promoted himself as the "Hobo King".Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Workers Employed by the Building of the Swisha DamThese men were in charge of cutting all the timber in preparation for the rising water levels caused by the building of the Swisha dam at Les Rapides Des Joachims. Left hand Corner of Photograph: Lucien CôteThese men were in charge of cutting all the timber in preparation for the rising water levels caused by the building of the Swisha dam at Les Rapides Des Joachims. …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Anglican Church Deux Rivieres, ONThe man standing in the picture is believed to be Victor R. McQuestion. The church was located in the flood plain and was demolished in 1949.The man standing in the picture is believed to be Victor R. McQuestion. The church was located in the flood plain and was demolished in 1949.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- McQuestion Family c.1910Ben and Anna McQuestion and son Victor. According to records, the McQuestion family was in the Upper Ottawa Valley as early as 1845. William E.Logan mentions a Mr. McQuestion while on his survey of Upper Canada in 1845. Ben McQuestion (McQuestein) appears in the 1871 census for the United Townships …Ben and Anna McQuestion and son Victor. According to records, the McQuestion family was in the Upper Ottawa Valley as early as 1845. William E.Logan mentions a Mr. McQuestion while …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Opening of Separate School in Deux Rivieres c. 1958Unknown man, Loretta Boissonneault, Ed Fisher (MP of Renfrew), unknown man, unknown man.Unknown man, Loretta Boissonneault, Ed Fisher (MP of Renfrew), unknown man, unknown man.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Ribbon Cutting at the Deux-Rivières Bilingual Separate School c.1958Rene Houle (cutting the ribbon),Father Brown, and Loretta Boissonneault.Rene Houle (cutting the ribbon),Father Brown, and Loretta Boissonneault.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Deux-Rivières Bilingual Separate School c.1958Photograph of the outside of the Deux-Rivières Separate School.Photograph of the outside of the Deux-Rivières Separate School.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Boissonneault Twenty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary c.1959Father Brown, Loretta and André Boissonneault.Father Brown, Loretta and André Boissonneault.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Helicopter Lands in Deux RivieresFrom Right: Bonnie Resmer, Diane LeClair, Candice Resmer, Trina Cotnam (little blonde girl), Diane Boissonneault (little one leaning on the helicopter), Andy Boissonneault. Pilot, unknown.From Right: Bonnie Resmer, Diane LeClair, Candice Resmer, Trina Cotnam (little blonde girl), Diane Boissonneault (little one leaning on the helicopter), Andy Boissonneault. Pilot, unknown.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Boissonneault Homestead, Deux RivièresThis was the Boissonneault homestead. It was also the local post office, grocer, and automobile service station. This picture was taken after the building of the Des Joachims Dam (Swisha project). This one-stop-shop was built in 1947-1948. André Boissonneault bought his first truck and worked moving gravel for the construction …This was the Boissonneault homestead. It was also the local post office, grocer, and automobile service station. This picture was taken after the building of the Des Joachims Dam (Swisha …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- Demolition of St. Lawrence Parish, Deux Rivières c.1969A crane with a wrecking ball idles next to St. Lawrence Parish, Deux Rivières.A crane with a wrecking ball idles next to St. Lawrence Parish, Deux Rivières.Head, Clara and Maria Public Library