The City of Winnipeg is sometimes forced to decide on infrastructure projects the same way as the ancients did in Europe - divining the will of powerful benefactors.
For many Winnipeggers, the iconic bridge was a regular part of the daily commute, but for local singer-songwriter Scott Nolan, it served as an inspiration.
The Arlington Bridge is one of Winnipeg's longest spans but its story is far longer, more colourful, and underscored by disappointment and the weight of paint.