The Ancienne Église Sainte-Marie in Church Point, Nova Scotia, is set to restore its bells after winning $50,000 from Canada’s Next Great Save competition. Co-founder Gabrielle Bardall expressed hopes that the bells will ring again on August 15, coinciding with la Fête nationale de l’Acadie. The church, built over 120 years ago by local carpenter Leo Melanson and volunteers, is recognized as the largest wooden church in North America and was designated a Canadian Historic Site in 2001. The church faced possible demolition last year, prompting Bardall's group to negotiate with the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth for ownership transfer. Their vision includes transforming the church into a museum focused on Acadian history, which is significant given the church's ties to Acadian families who returned to Nova Scotia after the 1755 Deportation. The community's support was overwhelming, with nearly 35,000 votes cast in the competition, showcasing a strong desire to preserve this historic landmark.