The Plamondon & District’s hamlets/family history books, articles, audios, and videos are located in many external digital repositories. Most books/articles are searchable and downloadable.
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Repository Links
Title
Author
Publication Date
Description
Language
Pages
Type
Link
757
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Société Généalogique du Nord-Ouest
Centuries of Francophone Settlement in Alberta
Denis Perreaux and Jean-Yves Vanier-Verbeek
2023
History of Francophone settlement in Alberta using 8 villages as examples, is told through stories, migration maps and genealogy. Plamondon is featured at timestamp: 0:39:23 for 7 min.
English
1hr 16 min
Video
758
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Library and Archives Canada - Bibliothèque et Archives Canada
Plamondon en Histoire
Marie-Josée Lavigne, Luc Thériault
2002
In-depth History of Plamondon, including stories of the Metis and pioneers. There is a timeline and more than 200 historical photos.
French
60
Website, Photos
759
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Provincial Archives of Alberta
Plamondon & District Photos
n/a
1900s
Historical photos from the early part of the 20th century, showing Plamondon’s development.
English
63
Photos
760
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta‘s Francophone Heritage – Plamondon
Heritage Community Foundation
2004
A description of how Plamondon was founded.
English
1
Webpage
761
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
La Place Podcast
Société Historique Francophone de l'Alberta - La Place Podcast – Plamondon
Josée Thibeault, Ronald Tremblay et Denis Perreau
2023
Narrations and interviews regarding the historical development of Plamondon. (48 mins)
French
n/a
Audio
762
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
A link to the Past
A link to the Past
Denny Mellott
2009
Contains genealogy information. Click on “My Ancestors...”, then Belanger Branch. Listed below this, is Gagnon, Plamondon and Schaub.
English
45
Website
763
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Canadiana
La Famille de Chavigny de la Chevrotière
Pierre Georges Roy
1916
Describes the ancestor’s story of today’s “Chevigny” family, along with the descendants’ genealogy.
French
168
Book
764
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
St. Isidore Parish
Plamondon, Breynat & Gourin Parish Histories
Father Jestoni Porras, Gerry Dubé, Sylvia Coté, Anita Gauthier, Deacon Jerry Metz, Jessica Lemay
2022
Chronology and video interviews regarding various historical themes of the three parishes.
English & French
n/a
Video, Article
765
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
University of Calgary - Digital Portal – Local Histories
n/a
n/a
1958+
Click on “University of Calgary Digital Collections” in the Research menu, located on the left side, for the instructions.
n/a
n/a
Books
766
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Family Search Organization
The Descendants of Louis Chavigny de la Chevrotière (Chevigny) and Josephine Arcand
Emilie Chevigny, Zea Piquette, Lina MacMillan
1977
One needs to create a free account before viewing the books. Click on “Family Search Organization” in the Research menu, located on the left side, for the instructions.
English
76
Book
767
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Family Search Organization
Plamondon Class Reunion: The Way We Were, The Way We Are (Class of 1953/54)
Louella Belanger, Emilie Chevigny
1977
One needs to create a free account before viewing the books. Click on “Family Search Organization” in the Research menu, located on the left side, for the instructions.
English
205
Book
768
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Family Search Organization
The Descendants of Alfred Lamie
Edward Louis Lamie
1976
One needs to create a free account before viewing the books. Click on “Family Search Organization” in the Research menu, located on the left side, for the instructions.
English
136
Book
769
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Academic Research on Plamondon
D'hier à Demain: Rites de Passage, in the Héritage et Avenir des Francophones de l'Ouest - 18 et 19 octobre 1986 academic conference paper
Réal Girard
1986
An article describing the rites of passages of the Plamondon residents. It covers religious occasions, births, children, work, marriages, aging, retirement and death.
French
Pages 125 - 143
Article
770
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Academic Research on Plamondon
Héritage folklorique et apport des Franco-Albertains, in the Pratiques Culturelles au Canada Français - 27 à 29 octobre 1994 academic conference paper
Gilles Cadrin (U of A Campus St-Jean, Edmonton)
1994
Folkloric heritage & contribution of Franco-Albertans regarding their culture. Some extracts taken from: "Traditions Orales de Plamondon, un Village Franco-Albertain".
French
Pages 123 - 141
Article
771
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Academic Research on Plamondon
Tradition, Culture, Résistance: la Production Théâtrale Populaire en Alberta, in the Pratiques Culturelles au Canada Français - 27 à 29 octobre 1994 academic conference paper
Paul Dubé (U of A Campus St-Jean, Edmonton)
1994
An article describing the Plamondon community writing and staging a play, Séraphin, for which they applied local sensibility to the well-known Québec story.
French
Pages 143 - 153
Article
772
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Academic Research on Plamondon
Traditions Orales de Plamondon, un Village Franco-Albertain, in the Francophonies d'Amérique - Number 5, 1995 academic magazine
Gilles Cadrin & Paul Dubé (U of A Campus St-Jean, Edmonton)
1995
An article describing traditional stories/legends/myths and music played by the Plamondon pioneers and their descendants, including some song lyrics.
French
15
Article
773
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
University of Alberta - Peel's Prairie Province
n/a
n/a
unknown
Click on “University of Alberta - Peel's Prairie Province” in the Research menu, located on the left side, for the instructions to read newspapers.
French
n/a
Newspapers
774
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
University of Alberta - Peel's Prairie Province
n/a
n/a
unknown
Click on “University of Alberta - Peel's Prairie Province” in the Research menu, located on the left side, for the instructions to view maps.
English
n/a
Maps
775
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Société Historique Francophone de l'Alberta (SHFA)
Capsules d’histoire de l’Alberta
Guy Lacombe
1993
Transcripts of the 90 sec “Alberta History Capsules” that were broadcasted on the CHFA radio station. There are 20 references to Plamondon. Perform a Find in the document.
French
242
Book
776
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Société Historique Francophone de l'Alberta (SHFA)
D’année en année de 1659 à 2000
France Levasseur-Ouimet
2003
A Timeline of the Francophone history from 1659 to 2000. There are 50 references to Plamondon. Perform a Find in the document.
French
432
Book
777
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Société Historique Francophone de l'Alberta (SHFA)
Une chanson de Mathilde Plamondon: Lyrics to a song “J'aime mieux les États que l'Alberta"
Mathilde (Gauthier) Plamondon, wife of Plamondon founder, Joseph Plamondon
1908-After
Mathilde wrote this song while visiting her married daughter in Michigan, lamenting that she prefers the USA to Alberta, but will return to Alberta due to her other children there.
French
1
Document
778
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Société Historique Francophone de l'Alberta (SHFA)
Les Plamondon dans l’Ouest
Martine Bordeleau
2022
The author reports on the Plamondons' migration to the west, by profiling a Plamondon man from Saint-Boniface and the 1908 pioneer voyage to Alberta, led by Joseph Plamondon.
French
1
Article
779
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
University of Alberta Archives – Plamondon and District Pioneer Interviews
n/a
n/a
1980s
Click on “University of Alberta Archives – Plamondon and District Pioneer Interviews” in the Research menu, located on the left side, for the explanation.
French
59
Audio
780
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Boreal FM Plamondon Community Radio’s Music/Interview Archives
Morceaux d’Histoire
Boréal FM Community Radio Staff
2020
Interviews range from learning to play the violin secretly, to fishing, to quilt making, to secret dates, to partying in the 30's, to Britanny pioneers.
French
20
Video
781
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Boreal FM Plamondon Community Radio’s Music/Interview Archives
La Voix des ainés
Boréal FM Community Radio Staff
2022-2023
Interviews of a couple describing their 65 years of marriage. Seniors at the Lacalta Lodge describe the old days.
French
10
Video
782
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Boreal FM Plamondon Community Radio’s Music/Interview Archives
Archives de Plamondon
Boréal FM Community Radio Staff
1970s-1980s
Concerts and the "Séraphin de Plamondon" community play.
French
7
Video
783
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Boreal FM Plamondon Community Radio’s Music/Interview Archives
Plamondonville Podcasts
Crystal Plamondon
2022-2023
Click on “Boreal FM Plamondon Community Radio’s Music/Interview Archives” in the Research menu, located on the left side, for the instructions.
French
36
Audio
784
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Boreal FM Plamondon Community Radio’s Music/Interview Archives
Plamondon Music Files
Boréal FM Community Radio Staff
1950+
Click on “Boreal FM Plamondon Community Radio’s Music/Interview Archives” in the Research menu, located on the left side, for the instructions.
French & English
256
Audio
785
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Musicians of the Midnight Sun
Ray Dubé Interview
Pat Braden
2022
Click on “Musicians of the Midnight Sun” in the Research menu, located on the left side, for the explanation.
English
n/a
Audio, Photos
786
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Other Northeastern Alberta History Digitized Resources
Prehistoric Cultural Dynamics of the Lac La Biche Region
Edward J. McCullough
1975
From an archaeological reconnaissance of the Lac La Biche region done in 1975, a series of hypotheses was formulated to explain the prehistoric cultural dynamics of the region.
English
173
Book
787
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Other Northeastern Alberta History Digitized Resources
Alberta Online Encyclopedia – Lac La Biche Metis
Heritage Community Foundation.
2009-Before
A description of the Métis community of free-men and their families, that had already called the Lac La Biche area home since the late 1700s. By 1856, there were around 500 people.
English
1
Article
788
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Other Northeastern Alberta History Digitized Resources
The first American settlement of the Pacific
Gabriel Franchère
1853
Franchère, canoeing east with the Nor’Westers on June 3, 1814, describes entering the mouth of the La Biche River (Little Red Elk) and later to Lac la Biche Lake (Red Deer). See digital page 313, last paragraph.
English
384
Book
789
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Other Northeastern Alberta History Digitized Resources
Lac La Biche Mission - History Page
Lac La Biche Mission Staff
unknown
Textual history regarding the mission; a short animation displaying buildings being built/destroyed; A thesis on the Lac La Biche Métis.
English
1
Webpage
790
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Other Northeastern Alberta History Digitized Resources
Rendezvous Notre Dame des Victoires
Mike Maccagno
1986
The history of the Lac La Biche Mission told through stories, photos, maps, and articles.
English
172
Book
791
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Other Northeastern Alberta History Digitized Resources
Lac La Biche Museum - History Page
Lac La Biche Museum Staff
unknown
Text summaring the Lac La Biche history. The museum also has an Archive that you can access.
English
1
Webpage
792
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Other Northeastern Alberta History Digitized Resources
Lac La Biche and the Early Fur Traders
Edward J. McCullough and Michael Maccagno
1991
This detailed study of the gateway community of Lac la Biche, examines life in the region during the fur trade near the Beaver River route, emphasizing Portage La Biche.
English
240
Book
793
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Other Northeastern Alberta History Digitized Resources
Lac La Biche: Yesterday and Today
The Lac La Biche Heritage Society
1975
History of Lac La Biche district including biographies from 30+ districts.
English
216
Book
794
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Other Northeastern Alberta History Digitized Resources
Lac La Biche Chronicles: The Early Years
Portage College and the Town of Lac La Biche
1999
From prehistoric times to the end of WWII, this book chronicles the Lac La Biche and area's events through the stories, documents, historical anecdotes, photos and maps.
English
301
Book
795
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Other Northeastern Alberta History Digitized Resources
Athabasca Landing: An Illustrated History
Athabasca Historical Society
1986
Presents a comprehensive history of Athabasca Landing up to 1921.
English
131
Book
796
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Other Northeastern Alberta History Digitized Resources
Athabasca Archives
Athabasca Archives Staff
unknown
Archives include: Microfilmed Newspapers and homestead records; Photos; 400+ Books (Click on: More, Documents, Reference Library Historical Book List.) and more.
English
11
Website
797
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Other Northeastern Alberta History Digitized Resources
Athabasca Heritage Society
Athabasca Heritage Society
2016
A timeline, maps and text describe Athabasca’s importance as Gateway to the North as well as many history related links, including one to photos.
English
8
Website
798
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Other Northeastern Alberta History Digitized Resources
Calling Lake History Page
Calling Lake History Committee
2024
A "house of history“ explores multiple topics, from early times when the Calling Lake area drew people to hunt/fish to today’s diverse community of Treaty, Metis, settler and cabin folk.
English
1
Webpage
799
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Other Northeastern Alberta History Digitized Resources
Colinton & Districts : Yesterday & Today
Colinton History Book Club
1980
A comprehensive history of the area, with a strong emphasis on the pioneers who settled there.
English
528
Book
800
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Other Northeastern Alberta History Digitized Resources
Forests, Furrows and Faith
Boyle & District Historical Society
1982
The book tells the local history through maps, illustrations, photographs, and family histories.
English
744
Book
801
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Other Northeastern Alberta History Digitized Resources
Boyle and District History Book
Athabasca University Project
unknown
Stories told by photos and audio.
English
1
Webpage
802
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Other Northeastern Alberta History Digitized Resources
Echoes of the Past - History of Bonnyville and District
Bonnyville Historical Society
Editor: Réal Girard
1984
With corresponding French and English text, the story of Bonnyville's settlement is recounted through people's stories and their photos.
French & English
456
Book
803
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Other Northeastern Alberta History Digitized Resources
Bonnyville Museum History Page
Bonnyville and District Historical Society
2021
A short description covers Bonnyville’s early fur trading days, to the homesteading days to the current era regarding the oil and gas industry.
English
1
Webpage
804
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Other Northeastern Alberta History Digitized Resources
De Saint-Paul-des-Métis à Saint-Paul : un pan d’histoire franco-albertain
Nathalie Kermoal
2009
The story of Father Albert Lacombe's attempt to establish a community for the Métis people. A link to an English translation is available.
French & English
1
Article
805
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Other Northeastern Alberta History Digitized Resources
Elk Point History Page
Elk Point Historical Society
1999
A timeline, maps and 3 sections detail the beginnings of the Elk Point settlement period, the later growth and development and some of the interesting events along the way.
English
1
Webpage
806
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Other Northeastern Alberta History Digitized Resources
RAFA (Regroupement Artistique Francophone de l'Alberta)
2023
Biographies of Franco-Albertan artists, including Crystal Plamondon and Louise Piquette, covering music, visual arts, dance, theatre, literature and media arts.
French
100+
Website
807
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Other Northeastern Alberta History Digitized Resources
Société Généalogique du Nord-Ouest
Société généalogique du Nord-Ouest
1991
Bilingual genealogical centre with access to online research databases and 1,800+ titles in their Edmonton library (inventoried), including Plamondon historical books.
French & English
16+
Website
808
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
bhesketh
20/04/2026 01:00 PM
Other Northeastern Alberta History Digitized Resources
Alberta Genealogical Society
Alberta Genealogical Society
2014
Contains many resources, including Plamondon historical books. The Edmonton based centre, has 10 branches and over 600 members throughout the province.