SASKATOON — The first in a series of previously announced canola crush plants is up and running, while other projects appear to be stalled. Richardson International has more than doubled capacity at its plant in Yorkton, which can now crush 2.5 million tonnes of seed annually, up from 1.1 million tonnes. Related stories: • Overseas […] Read more
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Churchill charts new course
Glacier FarmMedia – It’s been decades since there’s been this kind of optimism around the Port of Churchill and how it could be developed into a transportation hub. The money is flowing. Last month, Manitoba premier Wab Kinew announced $60 million in provincial and federal funds to get the Hudson Bay Railway between The Pas […] Read more
Protein sector faces labour crunch: report
SASKATOON — Government, industry and educational institutes must act now to address the labour challenges confronting the emerging plant-based protein industry in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, according to a new report. “The danger here might be that the sector might not live up to its potential,” said Nicholas Renzetti, research associate with Smart Property Institute, the […] Read more
