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History

Its first European settlers came in 1870. Its post office, named Bois-Franc, opened in 1886. In 1920, the Municipality of Bois-Franc was founded when it separated from the Egan Municipality Township.

Demographics

Private dwellings occupied by usual residents (2021): 192 (out of 215 total) Languages: * French as first language: 96% * English as first language: 2% * Other as first language: 2%

Economy

Its primary industry is logging and forestry. Industrial Park "Réjean Lafrenière" is home to the

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Local government

List of former mayors: * Joseph Brosseau (1921–1923) * Léon Lyrette (1923–1929) * Arthur Branchaud (1929–1954) * Jean-Claude Branchaud (1954–1977) * Gabriel Pilon (1977–1987) * Marcel Hubert (1987–1991) * Neil Brennan (1991–1997) * Joël Branchaud (1997–2003) * Armand Hubert (2003–2013) * Julie Jolivette (2013–present)

References

External links

Official website
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