Recently, Remco Memorials donated a plaque to the Town of Kindersley to commemorate the old water tower, which was removed on July19th, 2019. The skyline of Kindersley dramatically changed when the 107 year-old water tower was demolished. Originally built in 1912 the tower was a historic icon, however, due to concerns over structural integrity it… Continue reading Town Receives Old Water Tower Commemorative Plaque
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Deconstruction of Old Kindersley Water Tower Completed
Old Water Tower Was Built in 1912 After 107 years the old Kindersley water tower is no longer standing. Originally built in 1912, the steel structure was built by John Galt Engineering Co. and had a 100,000 gallons capacity. Last week Adair’s Demolition Ltd. began the deconstruction of the old tower. The Kindersley Skyline has been… Continue reading Deconstruction of Old Kindersley Water Tower Completed
Kindersley Skyline Set for Change
Old Kindersley Water Tower Due to be Deconstructed Dwarfed by the newer, shinier model, the old Kindersley Water Tower stood in the shadow of the current water tower for the last time today. It stood proud for over 100 years; the 1912 Water Tower was built by John Galt Engineering Co. The honour of removing… Continue reading Kindersley Skyline Set for Change
Swift Current fire crews practise wind tower rescue
By CBC News, September 14, 2016 Annual exercise with SaskPower trains crews in high-risk rescues on 67-metre turbines What happens if you’re climbing a 67-metre wind turbine and you have a heart attack? Not many people will have to deal with this crisis, fortunately, but firefighters in Swift Current are training for it. This week,… Continue reading Swift Current fire crews practise wind tower rescue