Surette's Island is connected to Sluice Point on mainland Nova Scotia by the Indian Sluice Point Bridge on Nova Scotia Route 308.
Although priests were not permitted to run for political office, they helped influence legislation by openly favouring a particular candidate, not always of their own denomination, that they felt would best serve the interests of the community.
The clergy also helped influence community development, sometimes on a large scale.
Hamelin (1901–29) were largely responsible for getting the Surette's Island bridge constructed in 1909.
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