Fork in the Road
Western arm of the Freedom Convoy splits in two at Nipigon.
read Part 1 of this series here: Fireworks & Applause previous installment: Truck Convoy in Progress
AUTHOR NOTE: When I initially published this material about Jake & Lynnette, trucker & wife from Saskatoon, they were out-of-the-country. I wasn’t certain if the videos on which I was basing my research were backed up, and worried they might get censored by Facebook. I therefore assigned this couple the pseudonyms Ted & Sally. After they returned, they backed up their videos & consented to the use of their real names.
A few weeks ago, I wrote:
Shortly after it reached the Ontario border, the Convoy split in two. The bobtailers took the northern route (Highway 11)…The tractors pulling trailers took the southern route (Highway 17), which skirts Lake Superior.
Having delved into things a bit deeper, I feel it’s important to clarify the timeline. Ted and Sally crossed into Ontario and arrived in Kenora on the evening of January 25th. It was actually 36 hours later, mid-day on January 27th, that the split happened. It took place in Nipigon, Ontario. Normally a 90-minute drive from Thunder Bay, the Convoy’s progress was considerably slower that day.
Just before Ted and Sally turned left onto Highway 11 with the other bobtails, they crossed the spectacular Nipigon River Bridge. Above is a photo which appears on the website of an engineering firm connected to that bridge. Taken in summer, the truckers saw something quite different while crossing it. The river was frozen, and there was snow everywhere. Still, this was Sally’s first time visiting Ontario, and she remarked on the scenery several times that day. In her words:
Boy, this would be the most beautiful drive in the summer. Look at this. Right along the lake. Man, that’s awesome…We’ve got a beautiful view…Oh my goodness, this is so pretty. Oh, this is gorgeous!
Click here to see more stunning photos of the bridge.
next installment: Trucker Courtesy & Solidarity read Part 1 of this series here: Fireworks & Applause