[rmason]

Drove out to Calgary in 1982, both for The Stampede which is truly the world's best rodeo and to see Banff and Jasper.

Driving out on Highway 1 the brightly painted grain elevators were iconic. I even bought a calendar on my trip that featured these colorful wooden elevators. Those sentinels defined the little towns they were in. Stood out versus the ones that didn't have them, guess they're afraid of their town being anonymous. Losing their towns identity.

Just like barns there isn't enough public interest to save more than a few. But I do hope they do so future generations can see a little of the Canadian history that truly made their West.