01/12/2026
Louis William Melancon was the first mayor of the village of Little Canada in 1953. He originally works for Norther Pacific Railroad; after his retirement from the railroad her was manager of the St. John's Church Credit Union. Melancon's dumplings were famous at St. John's church dinners, as was his French stew and French meat pies. He was also known for his square dance calling. He was born in 1889 and married Emma Cormier in 1912. They had four children. He served as mayor until 1961.
