Mission opens first elevator at Alexander Prairie site
Mission Terminal Inc announces the opening of its first primary elevator on the Prairies at Alexander. The nearly 6000 tonne capacity facility on a CP Rail main line will handle wheat, barley, canola, flax, peas, oats and rye mainly shipping to Thunder Bay Trois Rivières or the United States. An open house is set for July 31 at 12 noon with lunch. Adrian Measner, president of MTI and Upper Lakes Grain Group, emphasizes the producer car network and service partnership to Prairie farmers. Elevator manager Ed Beare pledges competitive pricing and good service. Headquartered in Winnipeg Upper Lakes Grain Group operates several firms in grain sourcing merchandising and transportation.