The Inglis Elevators, giants of the prairies! A National Heritage Site that Bert Marshall and Ernie Neubauer know quite a bit about them. The pair helped to save, refurbish and curate them into a tourist destination. The elevators represent a bygone era when communities thrived, when a farm could be small and profitable, roads were passable and cost-effective to maintain. Stay tuned after the discussion to get a tour of the elevators from Ernie!  You can support and learn more about the Manitobaville podcast by visiting www.manitobaville.ca Topics Covered: • 1920/21 started building first elevator • How grain companies operated • Ernie was the youngest grain buyer in Canada when he started • Visitors want to experience the past • Elevators were the centre of the farming communities • Some things haven’t changed, like the weather and tall tales • Rick Mercer and volunteers painting the elevators www.ingliselevators.com This interview first aired March 23, 2018. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.