A small steel pony truss bridge over the Whitemud River, near the former community of Mekiwin in the Rural Municipality of Lansdowne, was built in the early 20th century.
Steel pony truss bridge over the Whitemud River (August 2013)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough
Steel pony truss bridge over the Whitemud River (August 2013)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough
Steel pony truss bridge over the Whitemud River (February 2021)
Source: George Penner
Steel pony truss bridge over the Whitemud River (July 2021)
Source: Rose Kuzina
Steel pony truss bridge over the Whitemud River (October 2026)
Source: Glen ToewsSite Coordinates (lat/long): N50.17555, W99.13347
denoted by symbol on the map above
We thank John Dietz, Rose Kuzina, George Penner, and Glen Toews for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 12 October 2026
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