Jack Tennant Memorial Bridge Opening Ceremony Tonight at 6:30pm!

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Cochrane is welcoming provincial officials and the family of Jack Tennant to formally open Cochrane’s new bridge tonight at 6:30pm.

A small COVID-safe opening ceremony with a plaque unveiling and official dedicationis scheduled for this evening, followed by a fireworks show and light display.

The celebrations are already underway with under-deck lighting starting at dusk Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

The bridge will be open to traffic later Thursday night; the last light display is on Friday October 16.

In attendance,

Alberta Minister of Transportation, Ric McIver
Alberta Minister of Municipal Affairs, Tracy Allard
Airdrie-Cochrane MLA Peter Guthrie
Mayor Jeff Genung
Members of Town Council and senior administration
Members of the Tennant Family
Event sponsors

6:30pm: ceremony starts

7-7:20pm: light display and fireworks

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Samantha Nickerson

Samantha is the Founder of Urbancasual.ca and is also the Lead Content Creator. She is a community inspired individual who is always looking for better ways to serve and connect the community, whether it be through the sharing of stories or organizing local events.

Samantha also designs websites & is a digital marketer.

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