Indian Sluice Point Bridge

Though priest were not permitted to run for political office they helped influence legislation by openly favouring a particular candidate, not always of their own demonination, that they felt would best serve the interests of the community. The clergy also helped influence community development, sometimes on a large scale. Father J.B. Depuis (served 1896-1901) and Father J.E. Hamelin (1901–1929) were largely responsible for getting the Surette's Island bridge constructed in 1909.^[1]

References

1. The Development of an Acadia Village