246 The La Riviere Yard, mile 111of the La Riviere Sub. and mile 0 of the Napinka Sub.

Picture11997/07, CPR La Riviere yard facing W. from engine consist. Manitoba Pool elevator A in its waning years – as it will soon be changed to an Agricore United elevator which indicates the merging of the 3 prairie province wheat pools and the partial loss of local farmer control of marketing their own grain. Note: Shed next to steel bins has a raised access dormer for loading freight into cars at a higher level. (Click on photo for detail)  © Text and Photos exclusive copyright of N. Froese.

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