Tag Archives: grain elevator

CAMT 2017: Meeting Creek

Posted on August 6, 2017 by danocan

We’re nearing the end of our Central Alberta Museum Tour posts with a visit to Meeting Creek. This was my second visit to Meeting Creek.  The last time I was here there was a wedding taking place and so I … Continue reading →

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Weekend of Exploring

Posted on July 6, 2017 by danocan

We’re not sure what to call it.  Alberta GTC (Ghost Town Convention), Mini GTC, Abandoned Weekend.  Let’s be honest, whatever you call it doesn’t matter because to those who “get it” no name is required.  For those who don’t “get … Continue reading →

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A Quick Trip to Arrowwood

Posted on April 16, 2017 by danocan

“Couple visits small town in Alberta and what they found missing will shock you…” Oh, if only I could bring myself to use clickbait-style headlines like that!  Anyway, on to the article… On Good Friday, Emily and I found ourselves … Continue reading →

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Prelate Grain Elevator Destroyed by Fire

Posted on January 31, 2017 by danocan

Fire and the prairies go together.  It seems every town on the plains has had some sort of encounter with a major fire in its history.  This has gone on ever since the west was being settled and it continues … Continue reading →

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The Elevators of Mossleigh and Herronton

Posted on January 29, 2017 by danocan

The small Alberta hamlet of Mossleigh has something that few prairie towns can still lay claim to, a row of three grain elevators.  While this was once a common sight, these prairie icons are rapidly disappearing and seeing three in … Continue reading →

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