Achi news desk-
They didn’t win the top prize, but a group fighting to preserve Nanton’s three historic grain elevators managed to win some money to help their cause.
The landmark structures were among the finalists in the National Trust’s Next Great Save competition, which invited heritage groups from across Canada to make presentations about why they deserve a $50,000 grant to protect, adapt and restore their site.
Our Lady of Mercy Heritage Church in Aguathuna, NL, which is nearly 100 years old, took first overall, and Kirkland Lake, Ont.’s LaSalle Theatre. Secondly.
The Nanton grain pickers secured third place with 32,574 votes, winning $5,000 as a result.
“Provincially designated as a historic site in 2022, a small group of volunteers have been working tirelessly to restore and repurpose the site. With your help, we will be able to begin restoring and painting our two beauties Former Alberta Wheatfield,” said a website created to support the campaign.
“We are also working to ensure that the property is protected and are carrying out a number of essential studies which are necessary to stabilize the structure.”
Coleman came, Roxy Theater Alta. came fourth with 22,137 votes.
