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Monday, April 1, 2013

Railway Station To Be Restored

A railway station is getting a facelift, and the government of Canada is helping foot the bill.

Through Parks Canada's National Historic Sites Cost-Sharing Program, they've agreed to give up to $99,515 to restore and rehabilitate the McAdam Railway Station in the village of McAdam. Built between 1900 and 1901, the two-and-a-half storey stone railway station and hotel in the village of McAdam was designated a historic site in 1976 because of its ties with the development of the Canadian Pacific Railway.

The dormers, second and third floor windows and the station's waiting room and dining room will be repaired. McAdam mayor, Frank Carroll says the renovations will boost the station's potential to attract more tourists to the village.