Sturgeon Falls, Ontario in the 1940s

The town of Sturgeon Falls is located in the District of Nipissing of northeastern Ontario and is part of the Municipality of West Nipissing. It is situated on the Sturgeon River, 3 miles north of Lake Nipissing and 24 miles west of North Bay on Highway 17, part of the Trans-Canada Highway. Image File history File links Sturgeon-falls-aerial_1940s. ... Image File history File links Sturgeon-falls-aerial_1940s. ... Categories: Stub | Ontario districts ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Official languages English, French (in some areas) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 106 24 Area Total  â€¢ Land  â€¢ Water    (% of total)  Ranked 4th... The Municipality of West Nipissing is a municipality in northeastern Ontario, Canada on Lake Nipissing in the District of Nipissing. ... There are two Sturgeon Rivers in Ontario: The Sturgeon River in Nipissing District empties into the north shore of Lake Nipissing. ... View of Lake Nipissing from North Bay. ... North Bay (46°32′N 79°46′W, time zone EST) is a city in Northeastern Ontario, Canada (2001 population 52,771). ... Highway 17 in Mattawa. ... Example of Trans-Canada Highway marker shield. ...

The original inhabitants of the area were Anishinabek. From the early 17th century, the area was known to European fur traders. It is the oldest community in District of Nipissing — James Holditch of Bracebridge, Ontario, credited as being the non-aboriginal settler in the area, arrived in 1878 and built a cabin along the shore of the Sturgeon River near the falls. In the 1880s, the community grew with the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) and a post office in 1881. The erection of sawmills and the rapid growth of the lumbering and pulp-paper industries stimulated the development of the village and attracted many French-Canadian settlers to the area. The town of Sturgeon Falls was incorporated on April 16, 1895. At the time, J. A. Lévis was elected the first mayor and the population was 850. Anishinaabe is a self-description often used by people belonging to the indigenous Odawa, Ojibwe, and Algonkin peoples of North America, who share closely related Algonkian languages. ... Categories: Stub | Ontario districts ... Bracebridge (2001 population 13,751) is a town and the seat of the Muskoka District Municipality of Ontario, Canada. ... 1878 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... There are two Sturgeon Rivers in Ontario: The Sturgeon River in Nipissing District empties into the north shore of Lake Nipissing. ... The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR; AAR reporting marks CP, CPAA, CPI), known as CP Rail between 1968 and 1996, is a Canadian Class I railway operated by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited. ... 1881 (MDCCCLXXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Lumber is the name used, generally in North America, for wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for the purpose of woodworking or construction. ... An International Paper mill in South Carolina The global pulp and paper industry is dominated by North American (United States, Canada), northern European (Sweden, Finland) and East Asian countries (such as Japan). ... French Canadian or Canadiens historically refers to inhabitants of Canada who can trace their ancestry to the original French settlers of what is now the Province of Quebec. ... April 16 is the 106th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (107th in leap years). ... 1895 (MDCCCXCV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ...

People born in Sturgeon Falls include:

• Jean-Jacques Blais, former cabinet member in the Canadian government
• Louise Charron, a member of the Supreme Court of Canada
• Carl Legault, former federal politician
• André Paiement, singer and songwriter
• Rachel Paiement, singer and songwriter
• Gaetan Serré, former federal politician
• Moe Mantha, Sr., former NHL player

According to the Canada 2001 Census: Jean-Jacques Blais (born 1940 in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario) is a former Canadian politician, who represented the riding of Nipissing in the Canadian House of Commons from 1972 to 1984. ... The Honourable Madam Justice Louise Charron, B.A., LL.B., LL.D. The Honourable Justice Louise Charron, BA , LL.B , LL.D (born March 2, 1951 in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario) is a Canadian jurist. ... The Supreme Court Building in Ottawa The Supreme Court of Canada (French: Cour suprême du Canada) is highest court of Canada and is the final court of appeal for all litigants in the Canadian justice system. ... Carl Legault (born January 2, 1923 in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario) is a former Canadian politician. ... André Paiement (June 28, 1950-January 23, 1978) was a Canadian playwright and musician. ... Rachel Paiement (born 1955 in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario) is a former Canadian musician and songwriter. ... Gaetan-Joseph Serré (born January 24, 1938 in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario) is a former Canadian politician, who represented the riding of Nickel Belt in the Canadian House of Commons from 1968 to 1972. ... Maurice William (Moe) Mantha (born December 13, 1933 in North Bay, Ontario) is a former Canadian athlete and politician. ... The Canada 2001 Census was a detailed enumeration of the Canadian population. ...

• Population: 5,978
• % Change (1996-2001): -3.0
• Dwellings: 2,715
• Area (sq. km.): 5.79
• Density (persons per sq. km.): 1,032.5