Elevators
Wiley Law Co. built the first grain elevator in Langruth in 1916 or 1917. It was torn down a number of years later as it was outdated. The 2nd elevator, Federal Grain, was constucted in 1918. It stood until 1977. The Pool elevator was built around 1947. The Pool was moved on Dec 6, 1983 to the junctions of Hwys 50 and 16 and was run by Westroc. On Feb 5, 2002, Westroc closed the elevator at this location.
Hotel
The Hotel, or Boarding House as it was initially called, was built in 1911. It was owned by many people over the years, the first being William Lightfoot. In 2002, the Hotel was for sale. Eventually it was purchased and renovations began but soon stopped when the new owner abandoned it. In January, 2006, it burned to the ground. Being a totally wooden structure, it went quickly. It was the only place that had lodging in Langruth. It had 7 rooms, 6 baths and could sleep 11 people. The room rate is unknown, but is estimated to have been $30 in 2002. The building was 2900 sq ft. It served liquor beverages on the main floor opposite the restaurant and used to be a busy place on Saturday nights. The main room could hold 102 people. It was located on Main Street beside the old Hanneson Hardware store. The nearest lodging is now in Gladstone or Portage.
Municipal Office
The Municipality of Lakeview was incorporated in 1920. The Office is located on the east side of Main Street across from the Community Hall. It was essentially closed when the Lakeview Municipality amalgamated with Gladstone. Staff in 1920: Front row: Magnus Peterson, Councillor Ward 3; G. W. Langdon, Reeve; Jas. M. Birnie, Councilor Ward 5; John Arksey, Councillor Ward 2. Second row: Alf. W. Law, Councillor Ward 4; George Hall, Councillor Ward 1; Thor Finnbogasson, Weed Inspector. Back row: Earl E. Davidson, Councillor Ward 6; E. Hughes, Clerk; T. Robertshaw, Assessor.
Councillors in 1998: Ward 1: Brent Armstrong. Ward 2: Jim Rinn. Ward 3: Don Smith. Ward 4: Philip Thordarson.Trustees for Pine Creek School Division, Ward 1: 2000: Phyllis Thordarson. 2003: Jacqueline Robertshaw
Staff in 2002: Ron Brown, Ward 3:Don Smith, Ward 4:Garry Hill, Ward 1:Wayne Gardiner, Isaac Wiebe, Ward 2:Jim Rinn
Staff in 2003: Don Smith, Barbara Hill, Garry Hill, Wayne Gardiner, Isaac Wiebe, Jim Rinn. In the Pine Creek School Division, the trustee for Ward 1 is Jacquelyn Roberstshaw.
Staff in 2006: Ward 1: Wayne Gardiner. Ward 2: Jim Rinn. Ward 3: Tom Teichroeb. Ward 4: Richard Callander. Reeve: Philip Thordarson. The new school trustee for Ward 1 is Marlene Craik.
Legion
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #162 received it's charter on May 4, 1945. It is now closed. Members and their families used to organize the annual Decoration Day and Remembrance Day Services which included a parade to the cenotaph, a service to remember those killed in action and laying of flowers. The Legion had a pool table, shuffle board, slot machines and occasionally held social events with entertainment and meat draws.
The book "A Tribute to Soldiers and Pioneers of the Langruth District" can be viewed by clicking here.
Churches
The United Church was built in 1910 in North Lakeland and moved to Langruth in 1923. For a list of baptism, marriages, etc in the church.
The construction of the Lutheran Church began in 1929, undertaken by a number of paid workers and volunteer assistance from the church congregation. Congregation member Carl Lindal, a master cabinet builder, designed and constructed the platform enclosure and pulpit. The church, dedicated in the summer of 1930 by Reverend K. Olafson, was given the name Herdukried Lutheran church. Herdukried is the name of a mountain in Iceland and, in the Icelandic language, means Œwide shoulders.¹ In 1963, the name of the church was officially changed to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Like other settlement groups, church construction was always a priority among the Icelandic community, most of which was of the Lutheran faith. Church buildings were of a simple design‹a wood-frame, rectangular-shaped structure with a tower and a gable roof. Buildings were enlivened with Gothic Revival elements, such as pointed arched entrances and windows and crenellated porch sections.
On March 14, 1994, the church was designated a Municipal Heritage site. Designation Authority: The R.M. of Lakeview. Present Owner: Trustees of the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church of Langruth.
Bank
The Royal Bank was first opened in 1919. Past employees are: 1984: Doug Jago, Rosemarie Carriere, Helga Lasson, Teri Soos and Sharron Arksey. It closed it's doors April 30, 1993.
Elevators
Wiley Law Co. built the first grain elevator in Langruth in 1916 or 1917. It was torn down a number of years later as it was outdated. The 2nd elevator, Federal Grain, was constucted in 1918. It stood until 1977. The Pool elevator was built around 1947. The Pool was moved on Dec 6, 1983 to the junctions of Hwys 50 and 16 and was run by Westroc. On Feb 5, 2002, Westroc closed the elevator at this location.
Wiley Law Co. built the first grain elevator in Langruth in 1916 or 1917. It was torn down a number of years later as it was outdated. The 2nd elevator, Federal Grain, was constucted in 1918. It stood until 1977. The Pool elevator was built around 1947. The Pool was moved on Dec 6, 1983 to the junctions of Hwys 50 and 16 and was run by Westroc. On Feb 5, 2002, Westroc closed the elevator at this location.
Hotel
The Hotel, or Boarding House as it was initially called, was built in 1911. It was owned by many people over the years, the first being William Lightfoot. In 2002, the Hotel was for sale. Eventually it was purchased and renovations began but soon stopped when the new owner abandoned it. In January, 2006, it burned to the ground. Being a totally wooden structure, it went quickly. It was the only place that had lodging in Langruth. It had 7 rooms, 6 baths and could sleep 11 people. The room rate is unknown, but is estimated to have been $30 in 2002. The building was 2900 sq ft. It served liquor beverages on the main floor opposite the restaurant and used to be a busy place on Saturday nights. The main room could hold 102 people. It was located on Main Street beside the old Hanneson Hardware store. The nearest lodging is now in Gladstone or Portage.
Municipal Office
The Municipality of Lakeview was incorporated in 1920. The Office is located on the east side of Main Street across from the Community Hall. It was essentially closed when the Lakeview Municipality amalgamated with Gladstone. Staff in 1920: Front row: Magnus Peterson, Councillor Ward 3; G. W. Langdon, Reeve; Jas. M. Birnie, Councilor Ward 5; John Arksey, Councillor Ward 2. Second row: Alf. W. Law, Councillor Ward 4; George Hall, Councillor Ward 1; Thor Finnbogasson, Weed Inspector. Back row: Earl E. Davidson, Councillor Ward 6; E. Hughes, Clerk; T. Robertshaw, Assessor.
Councillors in 1998: Ward 1: Brent Armstrong. Ward 2: Jim Rinn. Ward 3: Don Smith. Ward 4: Philip Thordarson.Trustees for Pine Creek School Division, Ward 1: 2000: Phyllis Thordarson. 2003: Jacqueline Robertshaw
Staff in 2002: Ron Brown, Ward 3:Don Smith, Ward 4:Garry Hill, Ward 1:Wayne Gardiner, Isaac Wiebe, Ward 2:Jim Rinn
Staff in 2003: Don Smith, Barbara Hill, Garry Hill, Wayne Gardiner, Isaac Wiebe, Jim Rinn. In the Pine Creek School Division, the trustee for Ward 1 is Jacquelyn Roberstshaw.
Staff in 2006: Ward 1: Wayne Gardiner. Ward 2: Jim Rinn. Ward 3: Tom Teichroeb. Ward 4: Richard Callander. Reeve: Philip Thordarson. The new school trustee for Ward 1 is Marlene Craik.
Legion
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #162 received it's charter on May 4, 1945. It is now closed. Members and their families used to organize the annual Decoration Day and Remembrance Day Services which included a parade to the cenotaph, a service to remember those killed in action and laying of flowers. The Legion had a pool table, shuffle board, slot machines and occasionally held social events with entertainment and meat draws.
The book "A Tribute to Soldiers and Pioneers of the Langruth District" can be viewed by clicking here.
Churches
The United Church was built in 1910 in North Lakeland and moved to Langruth in 1923. For a list of baptism, marriages, etc in the church.
The construction of the Lutheran Church began in 1929, undertaken by a number of paid workers and volunteer assistance from the church congregation. Congregation member Carl Lindal, a master cabinet builder, designed and constructed the platform enclosure and pulpit. The church, dedicated in the summer of 1930 by Reverend K. Olafson, was given the name Herdukried Lutheran church. Herdukried is the name of a mountain in Iceland and, in the Icelandic language, means Œwide shoulders.¹ In 1963, the name of the church was officially changed to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Like other settlement groups, church construction was always a priority among the Icelandic community, most of which was of the Lutheran faith. Church buildings were of a simple design‹a wood-frame, rectangular-shaped structure with a tower and a gable roof. Buildings were enlivened with Gothic Revival elements, such as pointed arched entrances and windows and crenellated porch sections.
On March 14, 1994, the church was designated a Municipal Heritage site. Designation Authority: The R.M. of Lakeview. Present Owner: Trustees of the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church of Langruth.
Bank
The Royal Bank was first opened in 1919. Past employees are: 1984: Doug Jago, Rosemarie Carriere, Helga Lasson, Teri Soos and Sharron Arksey. It closed it's doors April 30, 1993.
Elevators
Wiley Law Co. built the first grain elevator in Langruth in 1916 or 1917. It was torn down a number of years later as it was outdated. The 2nd elevator, Federal Grain, was constucted in 1918. It stood until 1977. The Pool elevator was built around 1947. The Pool was moved on Dec 6, 1983 to the junctions of Hwys 50 and 16 and was run by Westroc. On Feb 5, 2002, Westroc closed the elevator at this location.
