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Sharples Grain Elevator – Another Prairie Grain Elevator Moves Towards Demolition

Posted on December 17, 2025 by danocan

Last week I had the chance to go out with Nadeer Hashmi of CBC and talk about the disappearing grain elevators of the Canadian prairies. We visited one success story (Dorothy) and then we visited the site of an upcoming … Continue reading →

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The Last Prairie Giant Falls – Saying Goodbye to Vulcan’s Grain Elevator

Posted on April 27, 2025 by danocan

On a quiet April afternoon, I took a drive to Vulcan, Alberta, to witness a moment in history—the demolition of the town’s last remaining grain elevator. These towering landmarks, once an unmistakable symbol of the prairies, are disappearing at an … Continue reading →

Posted in History | Tagged agriculture heritage, Alberta landmarks, Canada, Canadian history, Canadian Prairies, disappearing landmarks, educational content, grain elevator, historic demolition, historic preservation, history, history vlog, Nanton, nostalgia, prairie history, prairie icons, railway history, rural Alberta, short film, small town stories, Western Canada, Western Canada history | 2 Comments

Tag Archives: historic demolition

Sharples Grain Elevator – Another Prairie Grain Elevator Moves Towards Demolition

The Last Prairie Giant Falls – Saying Goodbye to Vulcan’s Grain Elevator

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