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Angéline Rivard with the Deschambault milkman at the counter of Rosario Houde’s general store, Grondines, circa 1976

At Rosario Houde’s, everyone pitched in to keep the store open for long hours. Sometimes until 10pm or even 11pm! When the delivery truck arrived on Tuesdays at […]

Haymaking

In the 19th century, subsistence farming was the mainstay of Quebec villages. In summer, haymaking was the order of the day. Haymaking was a crucial period, as grain […]

Grondines train station, circa 1900

The now-defunct Grondines train station was located near the junction of the 3rd Line and the Guilbault road. It was built following the construction of the Canadian Pacific […]

A lady with her poultry, circa 1930

At the beginning of the 20th century, many Grondines inhabitants made a living from subsistence farming.  

Mr. Louis Dolbec, Grondines, October 28, 1938

Rodolphe Mathieu, circa 1933

Grondines-born Rodolphe Mathieu was one of the most promising composers of his time.

Ice fishing near the mill, Grondines, circa 1950

In the past, ice fishing was a popular pastime in Grondines. As soon as the ice pack was thick enough, numerous little cabins appeared on the river, near […]