The deadline for voting in a competition in which a historic church in Newfoundland and Labrador is involved is fast approaching.
Our Lady of Mercy Heritage Church in Port au Port West has been nominated as one of 12 finalists for the National Trust of Canada’s The Next Great Save competition.
Heritage NL encourages Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to rally in support of the church and participate in online voting.
The winner of the contest receives $50,000 to help with restoration, adaptation and protection of a heritage property.
Joanne Rose, vice-chair of the committee, says the building will be 100 years old next year. Voting closes Monday evening.
Our Lady of Mercy Church circa 1998 following restoration.
She’s asking anybody and everybody with an email to vote each day to help the church get the $50,000.
“And then come visit us this summer,” says Rose.
