The Value of Calgary: Conflicts with Potential Peace Bridge

Friday, October 16, 2009

Conflicts with Potential Peace Bridge

Stephanie Watt
Opinion Reporter

There is talk of a new design for a peace bridge in Calgary. Construction of the bridge would be funded by our tax dollars. Mike Blanchard emailed his thoughts to CHQR 770 Am radio station expressing exactly how he feels about contributing to the construction of the bridge. He is unhappy about it to say the least and thinks the last thing Calgary needs is this bridge. He discusses many potential problems with the bridge including it not fitting its surroundings and potential traffic obstructions. He ends asking the question of what more could be done with the 25 million dollars that could be going towards this new structure.

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Conflicts with Potential Peace Bridge

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