Thanks

Since 1991, the project of restoring the bridge has been endorsed by, and has received in excess of $200,000 of financial and diverse project services and support, and commitments of additional future support, from the following community organizations and individuals:

· Cominco Engineering Services Ltd.
- Doukhobor Discovery Centre
· McGinn Engineering & Preservation Ltd.
· Inter-Mtn. Testing Ltd.
· Teck Cominco Metals Ltd.
· Pope & Talbot Ltd.
· Kalesnikoff Lumber Ltd.
· Selkirk College
· Columbia Power Corporation
· BC Hydro
· West Kootenay Power Ltd.(Fortis)
· Selkirk Consulting Services
· Ministry of Forests
· Ministry of Transportation
· Regional District of Central Kootenay
· City of Castlegar
· Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce
· Local MPs, MLAs, and Regional District Directors
· Castlegar and District Recreation Commission
· Castlegar and District Project Society
 		 
· Skanska-Chant/SNC Lavalin Inc.
· Trowelex Equipment Rentals and Sales Ltd.
· Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada
· British Columbia Heritage Trust
· Heritage Conservation Branch
· British Columbia Heritage Society
· Kootenay Doukhobor Historical Society
· Castlegar and District Heritage Society
· Canadian Society of Doukhobors
· Council of Doukhobors in Canada
· Doukhobor Cultural Association
· Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ
· Tourism Action Society in the Kootenays
· Krestova Men's Choir
· Friends of Parks and Trails
· Kootenay Biznet
· Jim Crockett
· Ron Mahonin
· Jack and Bunny Charters
· Harry Soloveoff

A special acknowledgment to our forefathers, Peter V. Verigin et al, who gave us wisdom and guidance - so we might undertake to save what they once built.
This site is maintained by the Brilliant Bridge Restoration Committee c/o Castlegar & District Recreation Department, Regional District of Central Kootenay, 2101 6th Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. V1N 3B2 e-mail: Administration or Webmaster. No photos may be used without prior written consent.

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