Naicam

Grain elevator in Naicam, SK, Aug 2009. Contributed by Mark Zulkoskey.
Grain elevator in Naicam, SK, Aug 2009. Contributed by Mark Zulkoskey.

Until recently, there were two grain elevators in Naicam, Saskatchewan.

The former UGG grain elevator, built in 1968, was purchased by CMI Terminal and demolished on June 21, 2012 after the rail line was removed from the town.

Former UGG grain elevator in Naicam, SK, Aug 2009. Contributed by Mark Zulkoskey.
Former UGG grain elevator in Naicam, SK, Aug 2009. Contributed by Mark Zulkoskey.

The sole remaining grain elevator is an ex Saskatchewan Wheat Pool elevator, built in 1961.

Naicam, SK grain elevator, July 2011. Contributed by Mark Zulkoskey.
Naicam, SK grain elevator, July 2011. Contributed by Mark Zulkoskey.

Initially, Naicam had four grain elevators:

  • Searle Grain, built 1922 – became Federal – became Pool
  • Co-Operative, built 1921 – became Pool in 1924
  • Province, built 1922 – maybe Reliance – became UGG – burned in 1968
  • Alberta Pacific, built 1921 – became Pioneer in 1945 – became Pool in 1947
  • Private elevator (built by Frank Topper), 1922 – purchased by Federal – became UGG in 1968

Reference: Gleanings Along the Way: A History of Naicam, Lac Vert and Surrounding Districts

There is a large concrete grain elevator south of Naicam, and north of Spalding, owned by CMI Terminal. This elevator has a capacity of 27,720 tonnes and has 112 rail car spots. It is served by the CP Melfort subdivision.

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