Why Irma?
Besides all the recreational activities, social events, museum, Library and businesses located in Irma, why wouldn’t anyone want to live here? It’s a small town, with a big history. This is the home of Jean Pare, founder of Company’s Coming. Why not read the inspirational words of a long time resident? Speech given in December of 2004 I would like to take the first moments to introduce myself. My name
Jean Pare – Company’s Coming
Jean Paré grew up understanding that the combination of family, friends and home cooking is the essence of a good life. From her mother she learned to appreciate good cooking, while her father praised even her earliest attempts. When she left home she took with her many acquired family recipes, her love of cooking and her intriguing desire to read recipe books like novels! In 1963, when her four children
Irma’s Beginning
The Village of Irma came into being in 1908 when the Grand Trunk Railway came through. Irma was later incorporated as a Village on May 30, 1912. A map of Irma dated 1915 shows, in addition to the Grand Trunk Railway Station, two elevators and almost thirty businesses catering to the needs of the farmers in the area. Records show three major fires in the downtown area. These broke out
Irma Museum
The residents of Irma have donated a wealth of antiques and curiosities to the local museum. From musical instruments, clothing, documents, personal scrapbooks and business items, the Irma Museum can give visitors a glimpse into the life that the early settlers of Irma enjoyed. The museum is located in the former house of Jean Pare, 4940 – 53 Avenue. Museum hours: Open from Mid May to Thanksgiving Wednesday to Friday