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Effort to Save Grain Elevator

A businessman in Raymore is leading an effort to save the local concrete grain elevator from the wrecking ball.
 
Cargill has expressed intention to demolish the elevator in the community, about 100 kilometers north of Regina.
 
Businessman Terry Fazakas has submitted an offer to Cargill to purchase the elevator for an undisclosed amount.
 
The terminal had been used for canola storage.
 
Source : CKRM

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