WATER POWERS 
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sion and distribution by the municipality of Sherbrooke and on the St. 
Francois by the St. Francois Water Power Company (a subsidiary of 
Shawinigan Water and Power Company). Power from the St. Maurice 
river is also distributed in this area by other subsidiaries of the Shawinigan 
Water and Power Company. 
St. Maurice River District.—The St. Maurice river is the largest 
present source of power in the province of Quebec, 602,500 horse-power 
being now installed at three sites. At Shawinigan Falls the Shawinigan 
Water and Power Company has an installation of 237,000 horse-power to be 
supplemented by 43,000 horse-power early in 1929, while it also controls 
a 120,000 horse-power development at La Gabelle, in both plants provision 
is made for the installation of additional units. In addition to these the 
company fecently purchased the 176,000 horse-power development at 
Grand’Mére, of the Laurentide Power Company. The Northern Alumi- 
num Company also develops 52,000 horse-power and the St. Maurice 
Valley Corporation 18,000 horse-power at Shawinigan for use in their 
industries. 
Hull District.—The Hull district, adjacent to Ottawa, has recently 
been the scene of such extensive hydraulic development that not only 
are ample supplies of power available for local distribution but it has 
Hecome possible to supply power therefrom over a verv widespread area. 
‘nternational Pulp and Paper Co. power house at Chelsea. Farmer Rapids, Quebec.