The hamlet itself acts as a service centre for people on the surrounding farms. Grain elevators were built by the Alberta Wheat Pool in 1924 and 1928 and by the Pioneer Grain Company in 1928.
The hamlet functions as a central point of service for residents from surrounding farms.  Grain elevators were built by both the Alberta Wheat Pool and the Pioneer Grain Company in the hamlet during the years 1924, 1928.