Sask. town prepares to say goodbye to nearly century old water tower [Video]

The Town of Gravelbourg will be saying goodbye to a community hallmark as it prepares to demolish its nearly century-old water tower.

Described as a “beacon of home” for the 1,000 residents of the historic town in southwest Saskatchewan, the 150-metre tall tower is the tallest structure in the community and can be seen several kilometres away, according to the town.

Constructed nearly a century ago in 1928, the tower is set to be decommissioned and dismantled on Aug. 19, prior to students returning to class.

Due to leaks and other issues, the tower has been out of service since late 2022.

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In a news release sent to CTV News, the town explained that its height, age, structural integrity as well as its proximity to a school, daycare, homes, and the Town and Prairie South School …