Big C Camrose and Olds

[kato]

Who says that if you make some noise, no one will listen?

We are being watched very carefully in Australia. I think cattle producers there identify with our problems, and know they could some day have the same troubles.

cut and paste this into your browser. It's an Australian site with a whole page of BSE/Canada news, including BIG-C.

www.rangeland.com.au/frame.asp?URL=%2FClientSide%2Fnewsitem%2Easp&ARGS= iNewsID%3D5665%26sBack%3Dnewsindex%2Easp

Sometimes we think we're all alone, but you know what? We're not.

[BWC]

Great research kato, isn't it amazing that you see atricles like that on the other side of the world ... and they really don't get any more than lip service in our own country. Keeping aware of what other producing nations are thinking and doing is most certainly a piece of the puzzle of finding solutions. Thanks again

[cswilson]

Just got back fropm attending Big C meeting in Saskatoon-I'm going to try and organize one up in Meadow Lake where there are quite a few more cows. So far the basic premise seems pretty sound to me- I don't think will progrees by bashing other producer groups more by projecting they're alternative in a positive way. Was very interesting that Cam and Grant feel Saskatchewan would be best place to build the big plant-refreshing attitude for Albertans LOL.

[whiteface]

Sort of a shocking attitude for us "stuck up" Albertans isn't it??? but I'm with Cam and Grant (must be an "Alberta" thing!!!) The further away from these **** artist American plants in Alberta and the more central to all of Canadas cattle populations we can get it the better! The best place for sure is central Saskatchewan, I think Manitoba could use a new kill facility pretty bad and all us Albertans who are sick of Cargill and Lakeside I think would be too happy to drive a few miles if there was even an option, and this is a great option!... new plant... let's go! Lots of cattle in Meadow Lake? maybe LLoyd is the spot? I'm just so happy the excitement is spreading, they just can't say no if we keep it up! Glad to hear of your involvement in maybe organizing a meeting in Meadow Lake cswilson, the more people hear about BIG C and get involved the more likely and quickly we can break ground on the new plant(s) maybe with labs built right in! This is us solving our own problem, with dignity, and our way! Just has to make everyone feel good!

[cswilson]

Just had to poke some fun at my western neighbors.

[kato]

LLoyd is too far west for us! How about somewhere a little more easterly?

In Manitoba, most cattle are located from the Interlake on west. The east side of Saskatchewan would be perfect.

Or better yet if we really want to be dreamers, Brandon. We used to have a Burns Meats plant there, and until the southern pirates moved in it did quite well.

Wherever it may be built, (hopefully), it's got to be a good thing for everyone, wherever they live.

Keep up the good work.

[whiteface]

No offence taken whatsoever cswilson, I appreciatied wholeheartedly that us guys have been known to sit in our own little bubble and the heck with anyone else...
I've got some great new friends here and have enjoyed darn near everything each one has brought to the table. A good chuckle and dry humuor here and there is priceless these days. Thanks, guys. I did get a smile off your post cs, keep them comeing, I need smiles like sunshine!

[whiteface]

By the way kato, c'mon, I can't afford the price of gas these days to drive that far!!!

[blackjack]

... another Alberta guy that thinks a new packing plant should be built around Diefenbaker dam ... lots of water and close to some civilization...

[blackjack]

... another Alberta guy that thinks a new packing plant should be built around Diefenbaker dam ... lots of water and close to some civilization...