HE BUILT HIS OWN BRIDGE

Ranchers on the west side of the Fraser River in Canada faced travel challenges due to the lack of a nearby bridge. Rudy Johnson, a resourceful rancher, took matters into his own hands by purchasing a bridge from Alaska and constructing it with the help of his community. The bridge was funded by $45,000 raised by Johnson and his supporters. It was built to save local lumber and trucking companies up to 50 miles on their journeys, with tolls planned for these companies but not for local residents. The initiative highlights the power of private enterprise and community collaboration.

What challenge did the ranchers on the west side of the Fraser River face?

• They faced frequent floods that destroyed their homes.

• They were unable to find enough cattle for their ranches.

• They had to travel long distances to cross the river.

• They had no access to clean drinking water.

How did Rudy Johnson acquire the bridge for the Fraser River?

• He purchased it from Alaska and transported it.

• He received it as a donation from the government.

• He bought it from a neighboring town in Canada.

• He built it from scratch using local materials.

What role did Rudy's neighbors play in the bridge project?

• They provided technical expertise for the construction.

• They offered land for building the bridge.

• They helped raise funds and supported the project.

• They opposed the construction of the bridge.

How did Rudy Johnson plan to recover the costs of building the bridge?

• By organizing fundraising events.

• By charging tolls to commercial users.

• By selling the bridge to the government.

• By charging tolls to local residents.

Who was exempt from paying tolls to use the bridge?

• Residents on the west side of the river.

• Local lumber companies.

• Tourists visiting the area.

• Government officials.