SASKATOON – Anyone who has tried to start a business knows that the first entrepreneurial steps can be onerous. If the product is not well known, or has little research to back it up, the obstacles become even greater. To ease the transition from idea to successful business in Western Canada’s nutraceutical, functional food and […] Read more
Stories by Daniel Winters
Flax plant officials predict crusher ready by summer
Work is set to begin in earnest this month on Brandon’s new flax crushing plant, following a groundbreaking ceremony at the site on a chilly morning on Nov. 14. Rick Brugger, a Brandon consultant who arranged financing, said the local response has been positive for the facility, which will be built at a cost of […] Read more
Tight show schedule miffs cattle breeders
SASKATOON – Showing cattle, a competitive endeavour for breeders seeking to build a reputation for their stock, is stressful enough. Throw into the mix a tight timeframe for hauling prize animals from one show to the next, and people start to lose their sense of humour. This year’s Saskatoon Fall Fair, held at Prairieland Park […] Read more
