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Restoring Alberta’s Prairie Sentinel: The Dorothy Grain Elevator Rises Again

In the world of historic grain elevators, good news is rare. If an elevator makes the news, it usually means it was either destroyed by fire or demolished. But today, we bring you a success story: the iconic grain elevator … Continue reading

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

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

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