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M.D. pays for half of steam engine repair
Mac Olsen
for South Peace News
The Municipal District of Big Lakes is paying for half of the repairs to the 1912 Case Steam Engine at the museum in Triangle.
During their Aug. 12 meeting, the M.D. council authorized $13,250 towards the bill the Pioneer Threshermen’s Association incurred to have the engine’s boiler repaired in Edmonton. Roger Kemp, the president of the association, made a presentation requesting money from the M.D.
“We’ve tried to get the boiler repaired for five years,” says Kemp. “It seems like a lot of money, but if we want to get it back into its original condition, we have to spend it.”
Enilda/Big Meadow Councillor Ray Dupres asked if cultural grants are available. Betty Claydon, the museum coordinator, says there are no grants specific to repairs like those for the engine.
Kemp presented a copy of an invoice for the repair work to council, which was $26,500. Grouard Councillor Fern Welch asked if the invoice was paid and Kemp said yes.
Gilwood North/Triangle Councillor Ken Matthews says the association is putting a lot of time into something that’s important.
But the boiler refurbishment isn’t the only requirement for the engine.
Mike Kalita, the power engineer for the association, handed copies of a list of repair items to councillors.
For example, the friction clutch has to be repaired for $1,500 and the fuel and water tender has to be replaced for $14,000. Other work will have to be done and the association estimates the total cost will be $27,000.
Cathy Wilcox, the grants manager for the M.D., will meet with the association to determine their funding needs.
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