In 1842, the geographic township was formed, named after the Matapédia River.

The territory corresponds to and is named after the geographic township of Lalemant.

The area, located within the geographic township of Bourgeoys, opened up for colonization around 1871.

In 1871, the geographic township was formed, the following year the post office opened, and the year after that, the mission became a parish.

It is also the name of the surrounding geographic township.

The geographic township of Falconbridge was named in his honour.

In 1842, the geographic township of Nouvelle was proclaimed.

Redditt is also the name of the surrounding geographic township that includes the community.

In Ontario, there are both geographic and political townships.

In 1839, it was officially formed as a geographic township.