Canada's Other Gordie Howe Bridge

A bridge in Saskatoon was named Gordie Howe Bridge in 2016.

There is another Gordie Howe bridge in Canada. It connects Windsor and Detroit. But Saskatoon had a Gordie Howe bridge first.

Saskatoon's Gordie Howe Bridge is ten years old. It was named after Gordie Howe after he died in 2016.

The mayor of Saskatoon said it's an honour to have the same name as the other bridge. She thinks it's a good way to remember Gordie Howe.

Saskatoon will always have the first Gordie Howe Bridge. Canada wants to honour him in the same way.

Canada is happy about the new Gordie Howe bridge.

People in Saskatoon think they should be able to say they have the first Gordie Howe bridge. Gordie Howe grew up in Saskatoon.

The mayor said Gordie Howe is a hometown hero. He is also an international hero now.

The city of Saskatoon built a new bridge in 2013. It cost $300 million.

The bridge was renamed after Gordie Howe three years later. Some other places in the city were also named after him.

Gordie Howe died at 88 years old.

The mayor said renaming the bridge was a good idea. Bridges help connect people and places.

The bridge connects neighbourhoods in Saskatoon. It makes the city proud.

The city council agreed to rename the bridge after Gordie Howe.

The Gordie Howe Bridge in Saskatoon is much smaller than the one in Detroit.

A man from Saskatoon said the size of the bridge doesn't matter. It's still important for the city.

The bridge helps people in Saskatoon trade and do business. It also brings the city together.

There is a big events centre in Saskatoon. The Gordie Howe Bridge is near it.

Gordie Howe was a great hockey player. He made Saskatoon famous.

Here are some facts about the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

Gordie Howe's family went to the opening of the new bridge. They were asked about the bridge in Saskatoon.

Gordie Howe's son said the bridge in Saskatoon was special. His dad loved the city.

The two bridges are like sisters. They both have bike lanes.

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