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Volume 7   Number 15

Nov. 23, 1977


Seniors Take Old Station

A place to go:  Senior citizens of Theodore, Sask., can now bask in the sun on the station platform-turned-veranda or enjoy indoor activities in the spacious old station building. Many of them recall the days when they came here to begin a journey or to just watch the trains go by.
Many ways have been found to recycle old CP Rail stations. They have been turned into private homes, apartments, storehouses for grain, and a few other things. The latest to come to light is a senior citizens' club at Theodore, Sask.
 
The station, 25 miles northwest of Yorkton on the company's line to Saskatoon and Edmonton, was built in 1902 and was scheduled for disposal in 1972. However, the Theodore councilors came to it's rescue, and in 1974 had it moved to a suitable site, where it was completely refurbished and outfitted as a club where elderly folk could meet for relaxation and good company.
 
The exterior of the building was completely restored to its original appearance, with platform at front, baggage cart, and a fresh coat of maroon paint. The interior is something else again. Here, there are friendly carpeted rooms on the main floor for social activities. The spacious new basement is furnished with a pool table and carpet-bowling lane. CP Rail donated two station benches, several switchmen's lamps, and switch lamps, as well as a semaphore.
 
Work on the project has been going on for the past two years, nearly all of it done by club members - with some assistance from a winter works grant and donations.
 
The opening this fall, attended by 120 people, was a festive affair - a prelude to the variety of programs and social activities planned for the rest of the year.
 
The Theodore village council now owns the building and Mayor Carl Dusty estimates that the labor alone, put into renovations, is worth $25,000 and the building itself is likely worth $30,000 now.

This CP Rail News article is copyright 1977 by Canadian Pacific Railway and is reprinted here with their permission. All photographs, logos, and trademarks are the property of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company.