Decoigne, Alberta

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Decoigne is a locality in Alberta, Canada. [1] It is located west of Jasper, near the border with British Columbia.

The community has the name of François Decoigne, a fur trader. [2]

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References

  1. "Decoigne". Geographical Names Data Base . Natural Resources Canada.
  2. Place-names of Alberta. Ottawa: Geographic Board of Canada. 1928. p. 41.

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