WINNIPEG — Entrepreneurs get involved in a new business for a variety of reasons — market need or even an opportunity to change the world. In Mark Cooper’s case, he was tired of listening to his friend, Trevor Thomas, go on and on about flax straw. Thomas and Cooper’s wives are best friends and whenever […] Read more
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Biomass takes the heat out of the carbon tax
Manitoba company turns major farm expense into an asset by using alternative fuel sources for grain drying
With all the grumblings about the federal carbon levy’s effect on grain drying costs, a company that promises its technology can use a fuel source exempt from the tax should have customers lining up. “There are two sides to that,” said Triple Green chief executive officer Lyall Wiebe. “Obviously, there’s lots of interest, but there […] Read more
