Monday, June 25, 2012

Gratitude Monday -- Standing Tall

This was a welcome sight. We don't see grain elevators much anymore, at least in Alberta. They used to be everywhere. Ever town, large and small, had an elevator or five. They stood tall and announced our pride in the land and what it gives us.


They've fallen out of favour over the years. They've been replaced, or outgrown, or are simply no longer needed here.
It is sad.



Iwas so pleased to see this tall guardian of the crops in St. Walburg, Saskatchewan, and for that I am grateful.



This was the first picture I took of the elevator. It's through the truck windshield and not very good, but I added it here for perspective. Grain elevators loom large over the prairie landscape and I wanted my readers to see it for themselves.

12 comments:

messymimi said...

It's sad when the Olde Guard begin to disappear. Let's hope this grand building remains for many years to come, preserving the heritage.

solarity said...

Why are they disappearing? Is it "get big or get out" or is less grain being produced in the region?

Mary Anne in Kentucky

Crabby McSlacker said...

Somehow cell phone towers and billboards don't quite compare in the scenery department! Ah, progress.

Leah J. Utas said...

Messymimi, I hope so, too.

I suspect it's a matter of economics, Mary Anne, but I've forgotten the reason.

So true, Crabby.

Anonymous said...

The grain elevators are disappearing because Monsanto and Cargil need more money!
LCP

Leah J. Utas said...

Could be, Anonymous.

Frank Baron said...

I guess it's like silos here in Ontario. It's difficult to find one still standing.

Hilary said...

It's a shame to lose them but I'm glad you were able to preserve this one with your photography.

the Bag Lady said...

Good shot, cousin.
I should know why they are disappearing, but my brain is on vacation. I could, of course, make something up.....

the Bag Lady said...

Basically, anonymous is correct. Consolidation of the companies that buy the grain.

Leah J. Utas said...

Sorry to learn that, Frank.

Thanks, Hilary.

Bag Lady, thanks. Seems to me I know it, too, but it does not come to mind.
I think Anonymous is on to something.

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Indeed, only a few still standing and still intact. Good thing there are other community that takes care of their environment and buildings.