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Northwest Highway System marks end of Canadian Army tenure
After 18 years of operation, the Canadian Army hands the Northwest Highway System to the Department of Public Works on April 1. Lt General Walsh led the Royal Canadian Engineers in maintaining 1221 miles of road through five mountain ranges, 185 bridges, and 6000 culverts, with harsh winters and floods shaping a storied northern construction era.
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Department of Public Works
U.S
Alaska Highway
Royal Canadian Engineers
Eve Walsh
General Staff
Corps of
Ania Ae Sassi
Dawson Creek
B.C
Yukon-Alaska
Fort Nelson
Watson Lake
Snag
Aishihik
Smith River
Haines Junction
Haines
Alaska
Northwest Communication System
San Francisco
North Country
Canadian Army Journal
Peace River
Fort St. John
British Columbia
U.S. Army Engineers
Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers
Pacific Great Eastern Railway
Pine River
PGE
Northland
Donjek River
Canadian Army
Northwest Highway System
Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
RCEME