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Originally Posted by TheGenuineArticle
I know that the west has historically been super hostile to francophones, so it surprised me when I learned of this neighbourhood.
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Actually there are a large number of sizable Franco-Albertan communities in northern Alberta: mainly in the Peace Country south of Peace River, within the Metro Edmonton area (St. Albert and Beaumont), and the Bonnyville area. In these communities you find bilingual schools and many families who speak French at home.
The Boonie Doon area's Franco-Albertan community is centered around La Cité Francophone. I would love to see an expansion of our French Quarter.