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In the Land of Snow | Fifty Years
Part II |
Fifty Years Part III
OBLATES
Twenty Years of Missions in Northwestern America
By Monsignor Alexandre Taché, 1866
The establishment of Our Lady of Victory was designed to later serve when needed as the warehouse to supply our northern Missions; before attaining this goal, it was necessary to assure ourselves of the possibility of navigating that portion of the great Athabasca-Mackenzie River, known under the name of the La Biche River, and situated between the mouths of the river which empties Lac La Biche and the Little Athabasca River. This portion of the giant river was described as being full of danger and almost impossible to navigate.
On Monday, we climbed on horseback and, after a
journey of 5 days, on October 28 (1864) at 1:00 p.m. we arrived at Lac La
Biche. At the same moment, the rain stopped, the sun brightened the scene
and permitted us to contemplate and admire the magnificent establishment of
Our Lady of Victory. The fusillade executed by the first inhabitants who met
us announced our approach. Friendly Father Tissot and excellent Brother Bowes
gave us a most cordial welcome. Here also, the good Sisters of Charity give
their care to the population, and they shared in the joy of our arrival.
© 2003 Société
culturelle Mamowapik and the Lac La Biche Mission Historical
Society (All Rights Reserved)
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