Federal money supports Terra Grain Fuel

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The federal government is investing up to $77.75 million over seven years in Terra Grain Fuels’ wheat ethanol facility in Belle Plaine, Sask.

The money is from Ottawa’s ecoEnergy for Biofuels program, created to invest up to $1.5 billion over nine years to boost biofuel production.

“This funding will help sustain local jobs and economic opportunities while contributing to a healthier environment for all Canadians,” said Conservative MP Ray Boughen.

Terra Grain Fuels president Tim LaFrance said he was encouraged by Ottawa’s commitment to the emerging renewable fuel industry.

“There has been a significant positive impact on the local communities and area producers in and around the Belle Plaine facility,” he said.

About the author

Sean Pratt has been working at The Western Producer since 1993 after graduating from the University of Regina’s School of Journalism. Sean also has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewan and worked in a bank for a few years before switching careers. Sean primarily writes markets and policy stories about the grain industry and has attended more than 100 conferences over the past three decades. He has received awards from the Canadian Farm Writers Federation, North American Agricultural Journalists and the American Agricultural Editors Association.