Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre Nanton Elevators

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Thanks to everyone who attended the AGM for the Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre. It was an informative and interesting presentation including highlights of the board's activities from the past year, and a look at the master plan and model, with a guest appearance from architect James Puleo who has been helping the board with their site plans. The new board includes Leo Wieser, Pam Woodall, Lori Stuart, Jennifer Duncan, Julia Anderson, Shanda Stelmach. You can become a member of the CGEDC at any time and can purchase your membership HERE.

Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre president Leo Wieser and MLA Roger Reid celebrated the Nanton Elevators being declared an Alberta Provincial Historic Resource on April 9th. Photograph by Lorraine Hjalte at Willow Creek Studio & Boutique.

THE ELEVATORS RECEIVE PROVINCIAL DESIGNATION

Officially announced April 9, 2022!

The Nanton grain elevators have been designated provincial historic resources. Board president Leo Wieser, fellow board members Randy Hellier, Lori Stuart, and Julia Anderson, Councillors Victor Czop and Roger Miller, and MLA Roger Reid, were on hand to celebrate the achievement. Check the photos section for a selection of photos taken by Lorraine Hjalte.

Since 1993

Preserving History

In the early 2000's the abandonment of the Canadian Pacific railway threatened the demolition of the historic grain elevators that stood next to the railway in the Town of Nanton. The citizens of Nanton rallied together for the protection and preservation of the towns historical landmarks. The town formed a historical society named "Save One" as the original goal of the society was to save the largest of the two standing grain elevators.

The undertaking was a big one and it took three years to achieve. But the incredible effort put in by the many volunteers and local businesses proved to be so successful that they were able to save all three of the remaining buildings. The gracious donations provided by members, local farmers and ranchers and local businesses have helped in replacing the railway tracks next to the elevators and helped to restore the buldings to their former glory. The most notable restoration was painting the former Alberta Wheat Pool elevator back to its original green and the Pioneer elevator back to its original orange and yellow.

Thanks to the society and local contributions the Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre has been established and aims to educate visitors about the town's, and Alberta's, agricultural history.