Viterra (Regina)

The original wing of the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Building at the corner of Albert Street and Victoria Avenue was built in 1912 and operated as the Sherwood Department Store until 1916. It was purchased by Regina Trading Company. During the war the building served as a military supply depot and demobilization centre for returning servicemen. The Saskatchewan Wheat Pool began operations in 1924 with A. J. McPhail as president. Its purpose was to market wheat in a stable manner directly to importers, rather than through the grain exchange. Returns were pooled and divided annually among members.

Following the amalgamation of the Wheat Pool and Saskatchewan Cooperative Elevator Company in 1926, the Pool purchased this building as their head office. A new 7-storey west wing as added in 1967. The east wing remains as an important part of the architectural heritage of Regina. Many ornate carvings decorate the outside walls including several gargoyles. In 1983 the building was designated as a Municipal Heritage Property.

Following the Pool's acquisition of Agricore United in 2007, the company was renamed Viterra.
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