An immense residential building in the heart of Swift Current marked a milestone, turning half a century old this year. The Heritage Tower senior complex, located at 325 Sidney Street East, stands 60 feet tall and has offered affordable residences to older adults since it opened in the mid 1970s. According to the Swift Current Fire Department, Heritage Tower is the tallest building in Swift Current, officially boasting six floors, or seven if including the utility and mechanical room on top of the building. Community impact In February of 2003, Saskatchewan's Ministry of Social Services funded 95 per cent of a $220,000 renovation of the complex. "The building consists of 104 one-bedroom units and one two-bedroom unit, and is managed on behalf of the Government of Saskatchewan by the Swift Current Housing Authority," said the Ministry of Social Services. "Heritage Tower has served seniors in the Swift Current community for nearly 50 years, providing affordable rental housing for low-income residents aged 55 and older who are able to live independently." Related Stories: Southwest History: Civic Centre takes catastrophic damage Southwest History: The Healy Hotel Southwest History: Local ingenuity of Experimental Farm The facility features 590 square-foot rooms, two elevators, two common rooms, a central laundry room, a maintenance team, an on-site convenience store and hairdresser, and quick access to transit, downtown, and the pharmacy. Some sources, including the Swift Current Housing Authority, list the year of construction as 1975, although other sources, including the Ministry of Social Services and the sign in front of the building, say Heritage Tower was built in 1976. While Heritage Tower is the tallest residential building in the city, the EI Wood Building holds the title of the tallest commercial building in Swift Current. Limited information about Heritage Tower is available.