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Smoky Lake CN Train Station: A Window to the Past
Smoky Lake CN Train Station: A Window to the Past
Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser
The railway was the main driver for town’s to become established and the railway station was built from 1918 to 1919 in the Town of Smoky Lake.
The design and construction was that of Canadian Northern Railway and later Canadian National Railway owned it. The wood exterior was stuccoed in 1936 to match other CNR stations. Both passenger and freight was transported by rail in and out of Smoky Lake until the ‘80’s.
Even though it has been many decades since the train station closed for service, Window to the past Window to the past - CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 it is open during the summer months so residents and visitors can learn about its history and view the collection of artifacts, art and photographs that are on display.
Over the past few weeks the plaster on the exterior was painted. According to Noreen Easterbrook with the Smoky Lake County Regional Heritage Board, all of the exterior woodwork will be scraped, sanded and painted doors refurbished as well as other wood repairs by local company Flying Dutchmen Carpentry. The roof is being replaced by 1908 Construction out of St. Albert. Jim Ratsoy is the major sponsor of the project.
