Père Lefebvre Statue Restored | Calgary News

The bronze statue of Père Camille Lefebvre, a revered Acadian educator and founder of Collège Saint-Joseph, has been restored and returned to its pedestal in Memramcook after being vandalized in August — an act that deeply shocked the community. The statue, which had stood since 1914, was knocked off its base between late August 25th and early August 26th, sparking outrage and a police investigation focused on a specific white Dodge Ram pickup. Local officials praised the swift efforts of J.L. Breau Crane Rentals, BSM Services, and Maritime Hydraulics for re-erecting the monument just in time for the new school year — a symbolic gesture honoring Lefebvre’s legacy. While the statue stands proud once more, the RCMP continues its probe to identify those responsible for this attack on Acadian heritage. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6cca76ec8d86e93d