This Winnipeg-based company was established in 1903 by William J. Bettingen with William C. Leistikow to operate grain elevators in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Known initially as the Imperial Elevator Company, it was renamed the Imperial Elevator and Lumber Company in October 1907. Edward James was the Assistant Manager and later the General Manager. In early 1918, the headquarters were moved to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan under General Manager Walter F. Thorn, becoming known as Imperial Lumber Yards.
Location
Rail
Started
Capacity
(bushels)Closed
Comments
Cameron
1904
30,000
Foxwarren
1904
30,000
Hamiota
?
1904
30,000
La Salle
?
1904
30,000
Miniota
?
1904
30,000
Rosenfeld
1904
30,000
Russell
c1912
30,000
Waskada
c1912
30,000
Whitewater
c1912
30,000
Wood Bay
c1912
30,000
“Well known men on change,” Manitoba Free Press, 13 January 1906, page 21.
“Notice [name change],” Manitoba Free Press, 19 October 1907, page 3.
“Moving head office to Moose Jaw,” Manitoba Free Press, 6 March 1918, page 8.
This page was prepared by John Everitt and Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 24 March 2024
