Interview with Irene Boisvert

• Main Author: Boisvert, Irene
• Other Authors: Boisvert, Maxine
• Format: Audio
• Language: English
• Published: Athabasca Area Seniors' Memory Project 2003
• Subjects: Grosmont; Lawrence Lake School; Lahaiville School; Athabasca Elementary School; Athabasca High School; Hutterite colony; Smith School; farming; commercial fishing; fur-trading; trapping; sawmill; camp cook; homestead; Catholic Youth Organization; World War II; musician; family band; Joe Boisvert and the Old-Timers; dance halls; Athabasca Catholic Academy; First Nations; Athabasca creamery; laundry; Homestead; Lawrence Lake
• Online Access: http://digicon.athabascau.ca/cdm/ref/collection/seniors/id/29

On their way to Peace country, Irene’s parents chose Athabasca. Irene grew up in a mixed farming community in Grosmont. Received teaching certificate from University of Alberta. Married Joe Boisvert and had 5 children in 7 years. Taught school. Played in family band to provide family income.