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| Bellevue | West Canadian Collieries Limited began active development of both the mine and the townsite of Bellevue in 1903. The French-based company had begun prospecting in the Pass in 1898, and subsequently bought 20,000 acres of land that encompassed the future townsite of Lille to the north, Blairmore to the west and Byron Creek to the south. Rich coal seams were located immediately beside the railway line in the valley at Bellevue, and the level land above the mine was an ideal place for a townsite. Bellevue received its name when Elise, daughter of the first manager. Frenchman Jules J. Fleutot, expressed her delight with the view on her arrival at the townsite. | View Map |
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