08/29/2026
Interesting metis history
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Madeleline Gareau (Delorme) was born to Urbain Delorme and Marie Desmarais in 1867.
In 1884, Madeleine and Ludger Gareau were the very first couple to be married in the St. Antoine de Padoue Church at Batoche. Ludger was a contractor for many prominent buildings in Batoche, including the church itself.
This allowed the couple to build a vibrant two-storey home on a parish riverlot near the cemetery. However,t they did not stay there long as they left for a honeymoon in Quebec at the end of 1884. They were surprised and worried when they learned that the Northwest Resistance had erupted in the spring of 1885 and decided to remain in Quebec.
After the battle’s end, the couple moved back to Batoche and found their beautiful home in ruins and their community struggling. They stayed to help pick up the pieces. Ludger was hired to fix up some buildings and build coffins.
Shortly afterwards, they decided to relocate to Pincher Creek, AB.
Madeline passed in 1958.
