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Muskoday Bridge renamed Chief John Smith Bridge in honour of Treaty 6 anniversary
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Prince Albert Daily Herald
The highway structure over the South Saskatchewan River, known as Muskoday Bridge, is now named Chief John Smith Bridge.
The renaming honours Chief John Smith, Muskoday First Nation’s original chief and a signatory to Treaty 6 and coincides with the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 6.
He was proud to see Chief John Smith recognized.
Chief John Smith signed Treaty 6 on behalf of Muskoday First Nation.
Michael Oleksyn/Daily HeraldChief Ron Bear posed with photos of Chief John Smith before the ceremony to unveil the new name Chief John Smith Bridge at the Muskoday Band Office on Tuesday.