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By Marcus Bankuti, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Eastern Door A substantial contribution from the federal government is the latest infusion for a planned 10-year, $3 million restoration of the St. Francis Xavier Mission and Fort St. Louis. \u201cThere are some projects that are more urgent than others, so we\u2019re doing the projects in terms of ensuring the site remains safe and secure and restored as per the requirements to retain its historic site status,\u201d said Rheena Diabo, a member of the Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine Finance and Administrative Committee. The committee has been granted $250,000 for the conservation of the presbytery\u2019s windows and doors, with work planned to begin spring 2026. This funding comes from the National Cost-Sharing Program for Heritage Places, a Parks Canada program. The restoration is… <\/p>\n

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By Marcus Bankuti, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Eastern Door A substantial contribution from the federal government is the latest infusion for a planned 10-year, $3 million restoration of the St. Francis Xavier Mission and Fort St. Louis. \u201cThere are some projects that are more urgent than others, so we\u2019re doing the projects in terms of ensuring the site remains safe and secure and restored as per the requirements to retain its historic site status,\u201d said Rheena Diabo, a member of the Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine Finance and Administrative Committee. The committee has been granted $250,000 for the conservation of the presbytery\u2019s windows and doors, with work planned to begin spring 2026. This funding comes from the National Cost-Sharing Program for Heritage Places, a Parks Canada program. The restoration is... <\/p>\n

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