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Thetford Mines

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Thetford Mines, city (1991 pop. 17,273), S Que., Canada, NE of Sherbrooke and S of Quebec. The city, developed after the discovery (1876) of large asbestos deposits, is located in one of the world's largest asbestos-producing regions. Chromium and feldspar are also mined.
Thetford Mines
a city in SE Canada, in S Quebec: asbestos industry. Pop.: 21 651 (2001)


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She is survived by a son, Adelard "Del" and his wife Annette Gagne of Sturbridge and a daughter, Therese LaMere of Southbridge; 6 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, Fernand LaRoche of Thetford Mines, Canada, and many nieces and nephews.
Castech and Plessitech officials expect the partnership to create more than 40 direct jobs at the Thetford Mines and Plessisville facilities.
Ex-Nottingham hard-man Clarke, 32, departs North American Hockey League Thetford Mines to return to the Elite League, with the Steelers hoping to get the deal completed in time for him to play against their derby rivals tomorrow.
 
 
 
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