Tag Archives: demolition

Grain Elevators of Milk River

Posted on April 9, 2019 by danocan

With all three grain elevators in Milk River, Alberta currently undergoing demolition, it was time to get on the road and document these soon-to-be-gone giants of the skyline.

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STST2017: Glacier Park Lodge

Posted on October 13, 2017 by danocan

All too often on these pages we document the loss of historic structures, and this one is relatively new compared to many that we have lost over the years. The Glacier Park Lodge is located on the TransCanada Highway in … Continue reading →

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Fish Creek Park’s Barn Demolished

Posted on October 24, 2016 by danocan

  Willans Barn at Fish Creek Park – December 2008 “Are you kidding me?” That was all I could mutter to myself as I stood in the kitchen staring at the Twitter feed on my smartphone.  The classic old barn … Continue reading →

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End of the Line for Calgary’s Oldest Service Station

Posted on October 18, 2016 by danocan

“You know the place, even if you never actually purchased fuel from its two outdated pumps, or bought coffee or lottery tickets over the counter inside.” — Michael Platt, Calgary Sun It is a story we see play out again … Continue reading →

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