The Town of Bienfait got it's name
from the Railroad.
Same as just about every other settlement
back in the early 1900's 
Contrary to the popular belief
that it was named by a French Railroad worker
when he pounded in the last spike of the day 
at the town location and was heard to say
 "Bien Fait" 
or "Well Done" in French. 

This was the belief for many years,
but it is false. 
The true meaning of the origin
 is found in CPR files
They reveal that Bienfait
was named by the railway 
for a member of a Dutch Banking firm, 
based in Amsterdam Holland, 
named Adolphe Boissevain & Co. 
This banking firm played a large part 
in introducing CPR shares 
to the European Money Markets
to finance the construction of the 
Railroad to places like Bienfait and Estevan. 
 The person who Bienfait
 owes it's name is
 Antoine Charles Bienfait
(born in 1857)
now you know the rest of the story!

Info above Copyright and Courtesy of:
 Bill Barry's book, People Places

A small town thrives on kindly words
And kindly deeds to share.
The essence of each day is this
Capacity to care.

Yes, small towns are an attitude
Toward loving simple things.
Like quilting bees and church bazaars,
And Christmas carollings.

A small town thrives on hayrack rides
And programs in the park.
With picnics and school affairs
And bonfires after dark.

The attitude is one of peace
From deeply thankful hearts,
Who saw the deeds that must be done
And gladly did their part.
                              (Author Unknown)

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 DISCLAIMER

I do NOT live In, or Near Bienfait.
I am in NO way affiliated
with the Town Office,
or Any Local Business.
 Only the Past Great History
 is presented here.

I was born in Bienfait
and went to School there Grades 1-3.
My family moved to Estevan in 1958
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