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NUMBER 18
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As a crowd watched from in front of the store, the old Benalto Train Station slowly travelled into Benalto last Wednesday afternoon. There was lots of excitement and plenty of people to watch the historic return of the building which will eventually be used as a community centre, museum and gathering area for Benalto residents and visitors. STUART FULLARTON
Benalto Train Station returned to hamlet after lengthy journey by Stuart Fullarton Sylvan Lake News
More than 40 years after leaving, the Benalto Train Station finally returned home last Wednesday. “It’s been a while coming, but
now it’s a reality,” said Benalto resident Betty Nielsen, who remembers watching the station leave the hamlet in 1971. Nielsen was one of dozens of people who lined the streets of Benalto to witness the station’s homecoming, which took place following its slow drive along
Hwy. 11 from Red Deer. A number of setbacks meant the station’s arrival was delayed several times throughout the day, but excited residents and visitors stuck around to experience the momentous occasion. “It’s a big thing, and it’s very exciting because it’s a positive
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story,” said Benalto Centennial Committee chair Dave More, adding that the crew transporting the station took no chances when it came to safety. Power lines needed to be raised each time they were encountered during the station’s trip from just outside of Red Deer.
“It’s a good crew moving it, and every time they come to a line, they have to bring all the traffic to a complete halt,” said More. “If something was wrong with the line, they don’t want to endanger anybody, so they’re being very careful.” Continued on Page 5
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