By CTV Saskatoon, June 27, 2016 Saskatoon’s newest bridge is one step closer to getting a new name. City council unanimously approved a motion Monday afternoon to rename the Circle Drive South Bridge after the legendary Gordie Howe. Howe, who passed away on June 10th, is a Saskatchewan native and considered one of the greatest… Continue reading City council votes to name south bridge after Gordie Howe
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Saskatoon's south bridge could share its name with Mr. Hockey
By Francois Biber, CBC News, June 26, 2016 The Circle Drive South Bridge opened in 2013 A bridge in Saskatoon could soon share a moniker with Mr. Hockey. On Monday’s city council meeting, Coun. Darren Hill plans to bring forward a motion to name the Circle Drive South Bridge after the late Gordie Howe. Read full story here…
CN Rail trestle bridge destroyed in suspicious fire at Mayerthorpe, Alta.
By CBC News, April 26, 2016 RCMP investigating after witnesses reported seeing people near where fire started The fire that destroyed a CN Rail trestle bridge in the community of Mayerthorpe, about 120 kilometres northwest of Edmonton, may have been purposely set. “It is suspicious in nature,” said Mayerthorpe fire chief Randy Schroeder. RCMP are… Continue reading CN Rail trestle bridge destroyed in suspicious fire at Mayerthorpe, Alta.
Saskatoon city councillor Troy Davies wants to sell naming rights of bridges
Troy Davies says naming rights would raise valuable revenue How does the Cameco Corridor sound? What about the PotashCorp Promenade? Both are music to the ears of Saskatoon city councillor Troy Davies. Davies wants council to think about selling the naming rights to city bridges in order to raise funds for city programs. “Whether it’s… Continue reading Saskatoon city councillor Troy Davies wants to sell naming rights of bridges