Manitoba Ranchers push for Winnipeg slaughter plant to aid cull cows
A groundswell of cattle producers across Manitoba backs a plan led by Interlake rancher David Reykdal to open a Winnipeg slaughter plant for cull cows. About 200 ranchers met in Miniota, with over 1 100 members pledged and a $9 million project estimated to buy and upgrade a plant currently used for hogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Alberta
U.S
Rancher’s Choice Beef Co-op
Best Brands
Winnipeg
Interlake
David Reykdal
Miniota
Handford
Industry Trade and Mines
Touche
Australia
New Zealand
South America
Mary Ann Mihychuk
Manitoba
Canada Packers
Faith and peace price seen in Canada's peacekeeping
The piece argues Canada's peacekeeping role since 1957 and the high personal cost to soldiers and civilians. It highlights deployments to Cyprus Bosnia and Afghanistan, the dangers of field work, and the need for patience, support, and compassion. It ends with a Christian appeal to value and aid hurting people.
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Canada
Lester Pearson
Cyprus
Bosnia
Afghanistan
Jesus
God
Young Leaders in Rural Canada Awards Nominations Open
Nomination period underway for the first Young Leaders in Rural Canada Awards. Categories cover innovation leadership and partnerships for 18 to 29 year olds across rural remote and northern communities. Deadline January 12 2004. Call 1 888 781 2222 or visit www.rural.ge.ca for forms.
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Canada
Rural Secretariat
Andy Mitchell
Northern
Ontario
Government of Canada
Mitchell
Government of Canada, Na
Tional Rural Youth Network
Red Deer
Alberta
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