Grimshaw, Alberta
16 km West of Peace River On
Highway 2,
5 km South on Highway 35
August 15, 2006
Grimshaw, Alberta
August 22, 2012
Demolished Spring 2016
Magrath
Ex-Alberta Wheat Pool / Ellison
July 4, 2006
Demolished May 29-30, 2009
Magrath
Ex-Parrish & Heimbecker
Burned down during demolition
Destroyed July 26, 2006
Magrath
Ex-Parrish & Heimbecker
Burned down during demolition
Destroyed July 26, 2006
Madden
Swift Feeds Plant
18 km West of Crossfield on
Sec. Hwy . 574
Demolished between
February 13, 2008 and May 2011
Lethbridge
Ex-Viterra Seed Plant
Demolished August 6, 2009
Lethbridge
Agricore United Seed Plant
2 Ave East of 30 St
July 3, 2006
Indus
Ex-Agricore
10 km East of Highway 201 om
Highway 22X, North 0.5 km on
Sec. Hwy 791
Demolished Late 2003 - Early 2004
Kavanagh
Ex-United Grain Growers
Originally located 6 km South of
Leduc on Highway 2A
Moved to 3 km West of Highway 2 on Highway 39,
North 0.5 km on 74 street
June 18, 2004
Hussar
Ex-United Grain Growers / Pioneer
51 km E of Strathmore
on Highway 1 and Sec. Rd. 561
Demolished 2004
Hines Creek
Ex-United Grain Growers
7 km W of Fairview on
Highway 64A,
22 km NW on Highway 64
August 15, 2006
Demolished Early December 2011
Grimshaw
Alberta Wheat Pool Fertilizer
16 km W of Peace River On
Highway 2, 5 km S on
Highway 35
Demolished June, 2014
Lethbridge
Viterra - Agricore United Seed Plant
Date unknown
Grande Prairie
Viterra Concrete Terminal
1.5 km North of Sec. Hwy 670 on Highway 43, 400 meters East on
148 Ave, 400 meters South
August 23, 2012
Demolished April, 2015
Killam
Great Northern Grains / Ex-UGG
13 km SE of Strome on Highway 13
May 3, 2004
Elevator demolished Nov. - Dec. 2015
Hythe
Ex-Agricore United
15 km NW of Beaverlodge on
Highway 43
August 16, 2006
Demolished December 2011
Grande Prairie
Agricore United , Later Viterra Concrete Terminal
1.5 km North of Sec. Hwy 670 on Highway 43, 400 meters East on
148 Ave, 400 meters South
July 12, 2005
Grande Prairie
Ex-Agricore United
Was located south of
Sec. Hwy 670 400 meters east of
Highway 43
Demolished September 2010
Gatine Siding
Ex-Alberta Pacific
Approximate location
July 20, 2005
Gatine Siding
Ex-Alberta Pacific
Approx. 2 km West of
Horseshoe Canyon,
7 km North on Rge Rd. 21-4
Demolished Nov. 12, 1972
Photo Courtesy of
Dennis Grenier
Farrow
Ex-United Grain Growers
One last shot of the remains
January 1, 2012
Farrow
Ex-United Grain Growers
Remains of truck lift and weigh scale
Burned down December 21, 2011
January 1, 2012
Farrow
Ex-United Grain Growers
One last view from the North
September 25, 2011
Farrow
Ex-United Grain Growers
View from NW
September 25, 2011
Farrow
Ex-United Grain Growers
South view
July 3, 2006
Farrow
Ex-United Grain Growers
5 km W of Mossleigh On Highway 24,
3 km S on Rge. Rd. 25-3
North view
July 3, 2006
Fort MacLeod
Viterra / Agricore United / UGG /
Remains of the Viterra
(Ex-Agricore United / UGG) Site
(Taken From The SE)
July 9, 2010
Edmonton
Viterra / Agricore United / UGG /
Remains of the Viterra
(Ex-Agricore United / UGG) Site
(Taken From The SE)
July 9, 2010
Edmonton
Viterra / Agricore United / UGG /
Canadian Consolidated Complex
Third Elevator Demolition
Feb 17th, 2010
Photo By Jim Henry, Edmonton
Edmonton
Viterra / Agricore United / UGG /
Canadian Consolidated Complex
Demolition Feb 8, 2010
(Old UGG Logo)
Photo By Pamela Linton
Edmonton
Viterra / Agricore United / UGG /
Canadian Consolidated Complex
Demolition Feb 8, 2010
(Looking From Wayne Gretzky Drive)
Photo By Pamela Linton
Edmonton
Viterra / Agricore United / UGG /
Canadian Consolidated Complex
Demolition Feb 8, 2010
(Looking From SW)
Edmonton
Viterra / Agricore United / UGG /
Canadian Consolidated Complex
Demolition Feb 8, 2010
(Looking From SE)
Edmonton
Viterra / Agricore United / UGG /
Canadian Consolidated Complex
Demolition Feb 8, 2010
(Looking From NW)
Edmonton
Viterra / Agricore United / UGG /
Canadian Consolidated Complex
Demolition Feb 8, 2010
Photo By Pamela Linton
Edmonton
Viterra / Agricore United / UGG /
Canadian Consolidated Complex
Demolition Feb 5, 2010
(Photo By Chris Schwarz,
Edmonton Journal)
Edmonton
Viterra / Agricore United / UGG /
Canadian Consolidated Complex
7410 120 Ave, Edmonton
December 10, 2004
Edmonton
Viterra / Agricore United / UGG /
Canadian Consolidated Complex
7410 120 Ave, Edmonton
December 10, 2004
Duffield
Remains of Ex-Searle / Federal
Burned down June 2009
July 23, 2009
Duffield
Ex-Searle / Federal
February 19, 2009
Duffield
Ex-Searle / Federal
February 19, 2009
Duffield
Ex-Searle / Federal
February 19, 2009
Duffield
Ex-Searle / Federal
Located 3 km S of Sec. 520,
on Range Road 3-5 W5
June 10, 2006
Drumheller
Ex-United Grain Growers
Courtesy of Jane Dau
Demolished 2001
Drumheller
Ex-United Grain Growers
Courtesy of Jane Dau
Demolished 2001
Drumheller
Ex-United Grain Growers
Courtesy of Jane Dau
Demolished 2001
Drumheller
Ex-United Grain Growers
Courtesy of Jane Dau
Demolished 2001
Drumheller
Ex-United Grain Growers
Courtesy of Jane Dau
Demolished 2001
Drumheller
Ex-United Grain Growers
Courtesy of Jane Dau
Demolished 2001
Drumheller
Ex-United Grain Growers
11 km South of Munson on
HIghway 9, Formerly on South
Railway Ave North of Canadian Tire
Courtesy of Jane Dau
Demolished 2001
Dick Myers Elevator
Notice the concrete base to the
front left of the grain bin
August 2009
Dick Myers Elevator
Concrete elevator base and grain pit
August 2998
Dick Myers Elevator
Long shot without elevator
August 2009
Dick Myers Elevator
Grain Bin Selector Wheel
(Had 7 bins)
Demolished before August 2009
Dick Myers Elevator
Grain Bin Opening Gate Selectors (7)
Demolished before August 2009
Dick Myers Elevator
Portable grain grinder
(This elevator was built so he could feed his cows!)
Demolished before August 2009
Dick Myers Elevator
Demolished before August 2009
Dick Myers Elevator
Privately Constructed by
Alberta Wheat Pool (1964)
Abandoned 1975
Located 1 km S of Sec. Rd 531 and
18 km West of Lomond on
Sec. Hwy. 842
Demolished before August 2009
Delia
Ex-Agricore / UGG
Photo By Karen Hansen
Demolished August 2002
Delia
Ex-Agricore / Albert Wheat Pool
Destroyed by Fire
November 21, 2001
Photo By John Rodgers 1998
Delia
Ex-Agricore / Albert Wheat Pool
30 km West of Hanna on Highway 9,
2 km South on Sec. Hwy 851
Destroyed by Fire
November 21, 2001
Photo By John Rodgers 1998
Dawson Creek BC
Louis Dreyfuss - Ex-Pioneer
HIghway 49 SE of the
Highway 2 / 97 Traffic Circle
Destroyed By Fire
On July 13, 2007
August 14, 2006
Dawson Creek BC
Ex-Agricore United
HIghway 97 and 221 Rd
August 16, 2006
Demolished before
September 16, 2010
Craddock
Ex-Alberta Wheat Pool
Fertilizer Elevator
Before and After
Demolished Jan. 5, 2012
Craddock
Ex-Alberta Wheat Pool
Fertilizer Elevator
8 km SE of
Stirling, Alberta On Highway 4
July 16, 2004
Demolished Jan. 5, 2012
Craddock
Parrish & Heimbecker with
Feed Mill
17 km Northwest of Calgary on
Highway 1A
Photo Courtesy of Keith Bowler
Destroyed by fire in 1980
Cowley
Alberta Wheat Pool & Station
1974
Closed 1981-1982
Photo Submitted By
Cor Van Steenis
Cochrane
Parrish & Heimbecker with
Feed Mill
17 km Northwest of Calgary on
Highway 1A
Photo Courtesy of Keith Bowler
Destroyed by fire in 1980
Clear Lake
Abandoned Private Elevator
Great Horned Owl
Demolished Before 2012?
Clear Lake
Abandoned Private Elevator
Great Horned Owl and Youngling
Demolished Before 2012?
Clear Lake
Abandoned Private Elevator
Great Horned Owls
Demolished Before 2012?
Clear Lake
Abandoned Private Elevator
Driveshaft for lifting leg?
June 13, 2010
Demolished Before 2012?
Clear Lake
Abandoned Private Elevator
Fanning Mill inside elevator
(Building had 5 floor bins)
June 13, 2010
Demolished Before 2012?
Clear Lake
Abandoned Private Elevator
Driveshaft for lifting leg?
June 13, 2010
Demolished Before 2012?
Clear Lake
Abandoned Private Elevator
Driveshaft for lifting leg?
June 13, 2010
Demolished Before 2012?
Clear Lake
Abandoned Private Elevator
June 13, 2010
Demolished Before 2012?
Clear Lake
Abandoned Private Elevator
This elevator was built in anticipation for a CPR line that was never built between Stavely and Chancellor
June 13, 2010
Demolished Before 2012?
Clear Lake
Abandoned Private Elevator
6 km S of Stavely on Highway 2,
11.5 km East on Twp. Rd. 13-4,
1.6 km N on Range Rd. 26-2
June 13, 2010
Demolished Before 2012?
Clairmont
Ex-National Memorial
98A St and 104 Ave
Photo of elevator by
Johnnie Bachusky
August 23, 2012
Clairmont
Ex-National Memorial
98A St and 104 Ave
August 23, 2012
Clairmont
Ex-National
Former Location
2006
Clairmont
Ex-National
First elevator built in
Northwestern Alberta
10 km N of Grand Prairie,
Originally at 98A St and 104 Ave
July 12, 2005
Demolished September 2005
Chin
Ex-Ellison -
Parrish & Heimbecker
Demolition
Very Special Thanks To
Ric Swihart, Ag. Editor
Lethbridge Herald
January, 2008
Chin
Ex-Ellison -
Parrish & Heimbecker
Demolition
Very Special Thanks To
Ric Swihart, Ag. Editor
Lethbridge Herald
January, 2008
Chin
Ex-Ellison -
Parrish & Heimbecker
Demolition
Very Special Thanks To
Ric Swihart, Ag. Editor
Lethbridge Herald
January, 2008
Chin
Ex-Ellison -
Parrish & Heimbecker
July 3, 2006
Demolished January, 2008
Chin
Ex-Ellison -
Parrish & Heimbecker
July 3, 2006
Demolished January, 2008
Chin
Ex-Ellison -
Parrish & Heimbecker
July 3, 2006
Demolished January, 2008
Chin
Ex-Alberta Pacific -
Parrish & Heimbecker
July 3, 2006
Demolished January, 2008
Chin
Ex-Alberta Pacific -
Parrish & Heimbecker
July 3, 2006
Demolished January, 2008
Carstairs
Ex-Agricore
Demolished October 13, 2004
Carstairs
Ex-Agricore
Demolished October 13, 2004
Carstairs
Ex-Agricore
45 km N of Calgary on
Highway 2, 5 km W on
Sec Rd. 581
January 19, 2004
Cardston
Ex-Parrish & Heimbecker
Original Location
July 4, 2006
Camrose
Former site of Byers Flour Mill
May 13, 2006
March 26, 2007
Camrose
Byers Flour Mill
May 13, 2006
Demolished Fall 2006
Camrose
Ex- Agricore United
40 km E of Wetaskiwin on
Highway 13
51 Ave West of the CNR Tracks
May 3, 2004
Calgary
Ex Canadian Government Elevators,
Ex-Alberta Terminals Ltd.
Aftermath of Explosion
October 16, 2011
Photo By Rob FIsher
Calgary
Ex Canadian Government Elevators,
Ex-Alberta Terminals Ltd.
October 16, 2011
Photo By Rob Fisher
Calgary
Ex Canadian Government Elevators,
Ex-Alberta Terminals Ltd.
October 16, 2011
Photo By Rob Fisher
Calgary
Ex Canadian Government Elevators,
Ex-Alberta Terminals Ltd.
October 16, 2011
Photo By Rob Fisher
Calgary
Ex Canadian Government Elevators,
Ex-Alberta Terminals Ltd.
August 3, 2011
Photo By Rob Fisher
Cardston
Ex-Parrish & Heimbecker
31 km SW of Magrath on
Highway 5 West of 3rd St.
July 16, 2004
Demolished 2005
Camrose
Byers Flour Mill
Located Northeast of the
Canadian Railway Musuem on
44 st South of Highway 13
May 13, 2006
Demolished Fall 2006
Calgary
Ex Canadian Government Elevators,
Ex-Alberta Terminals Ltd.
September 25, 2011
Calgary
Ex Canadian Government Elevators,
Ex-Alberta Terminals Ltd.
September 25, 2011
Calgary
Ex Canadian Government Elevators,
Ex-Alberta Terminals Ltd.
August 3, 2011
Photo By Rob Fisher
Calgary
Ex Canadian Government Elevators,
Ex-Alberta Terminals Ltd.
September 25, 2011
Calgary
Ex Canadian Government Elevators,
Ex-Alberta Terminals Ltd.
September 25, 2011
Calgary
Ex Canadian Government Elevators,
Ex-Alberta Terminals Ltd.
August 3, 2011
Photo By Rob Fisher
Calgary
Ex Canadian Government Elevators,
Ex-Alberta Terminals Ltd.
August 3, 2011
Photo By Rob Fisher
Calgary
Ex Canadian Government Elevators,
Ex-Alberta Terminals Ltd.
August 3, 2011
Photo By Rob Fisher
Calgary
Ex Canadian Government Elevators,
Ex-Alberta Terminals Ltd.
4615 15 St SE, Calgary
February 14, 2011
Buick Creek, BC
Ex-Alberta Wheat Pool
74 km North of Ft. St. John on HIghway 97 and
Beaton Airport Road
Year Unknown
Photo By Marty Bernard
Demolished 1996
Boyle
Ex-Agricore Buffalo Bin 2000
Demolished April, 2009
Boyle
Ex-Agricore Buffalo Bin 2000
Demolished April, 2009
Boyle
Ex-Agricore Buffalo Bin 2000
Demolished April, 2009
Boyle
Ex-Agricore Buffalo Bin 2000
Demolished April, 2009
Boyle
Ex-Agricore Buffalo Bin 2000
Demolished April, 2009
Boyle
Ex-Agricore Buffalo Bin 2000
June 13, 2006
Demolished April, 2009
Boyle
Ex-Agricore Buffalo Bin 2000
The third and last of this
style built in Alberta (1986)
67 km N of Thorhild on
Highway 63
June 13, 2006
Demolished April, 2009
Blackie
Ex-Pioneer
17 km East of High River on
Highway 23, N 3 km on
Sec. Rd. 799
June 12, 2004
Demolished December 2012
Blackie
(Ex-Agricore)
17 km East of High River on
Highway 23, N 3 km on
Sec. Rd. 799
June 12, 2004
Demolished before Summer 2006
Barons
CP Train Passing Elevators
July 3, 2006
Barons
Ex-Viterra
53 km SE of Vulcan on Highway 23
July 3, 2006
Demolished July, 2012
Barons
Ex-Agricore
53 km SE of Vulcan on Highway 23
July 3, 2006
Demolished July, 2012
Barnwell
May 28, 2012
Barnwell
Rowland Seeds Inc / Ex-Cargill
Elevator Demolished
Year Unknown
Barnwell
Rowland Seeds Inc / Ex-Cargill
July 3, 2006
Barnwell
Ex-Cargill
10 km SE of Taber on
Highway 3
July 16, 2004
Balzac
Ex-Seed Cleaning Plant
11 km North of Calgary on
Highway 2, 1 km West on
Secondary Highway 566
Demolished
September 12, 2008
Arrowwood
Ex-Parrish & Heimbecker
January 1, 2012
Destroyed Late April, 2012
Arrowwood
Ex-Parrish & Heimbecker
January 1, 2012
Destroyed Late April, 2012
Arrowwood
Ex-Parrish & Heimbecker
January 1, 2012
Destroyed Late April, 2012
Arrowwood
Ex-Parrish & Heimbecker
June 12, 2004
Destroyed Late April, 2012
Arrowwood
Ex-Parrish & Heimbecker
17 km. SW of Gleichen
On Sec. Rd. 547
June 12, 2004
Destroyed Late April, 2012
Alliance
Ex-Agricore United
June 18, 2010
Demolished March 11, 2016
These are only some of the more than 1500 wooden elevators that have been lost in Alberta. Many thanks to the people who helped supply some of these pictures!
Demolished Wooden
Grain Elevators A to M
Camrose
Privately Constructed Elevator
East of Camrose on Highway 26
September 25, 2005
Demolished September 2008
Camrose
Remains of Ex- Agricore United
Demolished Spring 2006
August 14, 2006
Magrath
Ex-Parrish & Heimbecker
32 km SW of Lethbridge On
Highway 5
Built in 1918
July 4, 2006
Kavanagh
Ex-United Grain Growers
Demolished Feb. 11, 2008
Hythe
Ex-Agricore United
15 km NW of Beaverlodge on
Highway 43
July 12, 2005
