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Historic Statue Restored After Vandal Attack
8 Sep
Summary
- A historic statue of Father Camille Lefebvre was vandalized and knocked over in August.
- The statue has since been restored and returned to its original location.
- Police are still searching for the individuals responsible for the vandalism.
The historic statue honoring Father Camille Lefebvre in Memramcook, New Brunswick, has been fully restored and repositioned. The bronze sculpture, erected in 1914, was discovered toppled on the morning of August 26th. Village officials confirmed its successful restoration and return on September 2nd, noting its timely replacement for the academic year's commencement.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the vandalism, which is believed to have occurred overnight on August 25th. Police had previously sought public assistance in identifying a white 2019 or 2020 Dodge Ram pickup truck observed in a nearby parking lot during the early morning hours of August 26th.
Father Camille Lefebvre, born in Quebec in 1831, was a significant figure in Acadian history. He founded the former Catholic Acadian University of St. Joseph's College in Memramcook, where he passed away in 1895. The statue commemorates his vital role in promoting higher education for the Acadian population, with Monument Lefebvre itself being designated a National Historic Site in 1994.
