Bev Longstaff pedestrian bridge to honour former city councillor [Video]

A pedestrian bridge in West Hillhurst now bears a plaque to honour a former Calgary city councillor who championed public safety in the community she served.

Bev Longstaff served as Ward 7 councillor from 1998-2001 and her work helped build a pedestrian bridge at 21 Street N.W. over the Memorial Parkway.

Officials say, thanks to a campaign by the West Hillhurst Community Association (WHCA), that bridge will now bear her name.

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“Bev Longstaff is a pillar of our community and this honour is truly well deserved,” said WHCA president Dylan Richards in a statement.

“The West Hillhurst Community Association extends a heartfelt thank you to Bev for her hard work and dedication to our community.”

Current Ward 7 Coun. Terry Wong said many of the infrastructure improvements in his communities are due to Longstaff’s hard …