Neepawa Named Site for Canada’s Largest Natural Beef Plant
Neepawa wins bid over Shoal Lake and others for a nine million dollar facility to slaughter 50 000 head of naturally produced beef annually. Kelly Penner of Natural Prairie Beef says producers gain control of the supply chain and profits, with start up planned for 2006 and Neudorf Sask project nearby beginning spring 2005.
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Manitoba
Kelly Penner
Natural Prairie Beef Inc
Neepawa
Shoal Lake
Minnedosa
Carberry
Brandon
Natural Beef
Natural Prairie Beef
Natural Valley Farms
Prairies
Montreal
Canada
Westman
Derkach Criticizes Throne Speech for Far Too Little Action
Manitoba MLA Len Derkach faults the Throne Speech for not fully eliminating the education tax on farmland and homes. He cites $500 million in new revenue and urges immediate removal of the ESL, arguing the province can afford it despite promises to workers and farmers. He also questions a policy tying casino profits to police hiring.
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Russell
Len Derkach
Derkach
Manitoba Throne Speech Expands Chief Veterinarian Powers
The speech calls creation of a new Office of the Chief Veterinarian with expanded powers to safeguard Manitoba's food supply and pledges a province wide diabetes prevention program with federal funding contributions.
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