Bellegarde

Bellegarde is a small organized hamlet in Saskatchewan spread across a few households on agricultural land near the Manitoba border. The community receives administrative support from the Rural Municipality of Storthoaks No. 31.

The settlement started in 1891 when pioneers under Father Jean-Isidoire Gaire began establishing homes at Fourth Creek. It was formally established as an organized hamlet in 1892.

The Sisters of the Cross established a school in 1905 to teach French language and Catholic faith to local students. This shaped the religious and linguistic identity of the community for many generations.

Visitors will find basic community services typical of a small rural hamlet where daily life is supported by local resources. Its location near the provincial border makes it a stopping point between Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

The Jean-Baptiste Moreau family was the first to survive a winter in this isolated region during 1893. Their resilience in enduring the harsh season helped establish the foundation for future settlement.

Location: Saskatchewan

Inception: 1892

Shares border with: Antler

Website: http://acfbellegarde.com

GPS coordinates: 49.53110,-101.54800

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:04