Finlayson Island pedestrian bridge officially re-opens
It was time to celebrate Friday as dignitaries and local residents came together for the re-opening ceremony for the Finlayson Island north truss bridge, for use by pedestrians and cyclists.
The bridge travels over the North Saskatchewan River between North Battleford and Finlayson Island.
“It’s a very important day for the Town of Battleford because this project was a pretty big undertaking,” Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie said.
He noted Battlefords MLA Jeremy Cockrill advocated for the town, asking the province for funding for the project. The local First Nations chiefs also sent letters of support, which helped the town access federal funding for the initiative.