Montcalm

American

[mont-kahm, mawn-kalm] / mɒntˈkɑm, mɔ̃ˈkalm /

noun

Louis Joseph 1712–59, French general in Canada.

Montcalm British

/ mɔ̃kalm, mɒntˈkɑːm /

noun

Louis Joseph (lwi ʒozɛf), Marquis de Montcalm de Saint-Véran. 1712–59, French general in Canada (1756); killed in Quebec by British forces under General Wolfe

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The Montcalm regional municipality said more explosions were possible because of the propane tanks on site and it warned people to stay away.

From Seattle Times

The body of Jenna Evans, 34, was discovered near Loon Lake in Montcalm County’s Crystal Township, police said.

From Washington Times

Under siege by forces led by General Louis-Joseph de Montcalm, the British surrendered to the French only to be set upon and, in many cases, killed by France’s Native American allies.

From New York Times

Residents of the two communities voted at the same location in Montcalm County.

From Washington Times

Rachel Pitcher, a Republican, got more than 600 votes Tuesday in Montcalm County’s Pine Township, easily defeating a write-in candidate.

From Washington Times

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