Neepawa Chosen As Location For New Beef Slaughter Facility
2004-11-26
By: AM 1250/Lite 96.7 FM News
Natural Prairie Beef Incorporated has picked Neepawa to be the site of its 9 million dollar slaughter facility. The company is affiliated with Saskatchewan's Natural Valley Farms, whose plant is currently under construction. Once the Saskatchewan plant is complete, an identical plant will be constructed at Neepawa. Spokesperson Kelly Penner says the 2 plant's combined yearly capacity will be substantial. He says between the 2 plants there will be the capacity to slaughter 100,000 head per shift. They will all be processed and fabricated at a separate plant in Wolseley, Saskatchewan. Penner says it is targeted to be the largest Canadian supply of natural beef. Penner notes natural beef is not certified organic, rather the cattle do not receive antibiotics or horomones after being weaned. He says the Neepawa plant will employ 40 people, and should be operational some time in 2006.
2004-11-26
By: AM 1250/Lite 96.7 FM News
Natural Prairie Beef Incorporated has picked Neepawa to be the site of its 9 million dollar slaughter facility. The company is affiliated with Saskatchewan's Natural Valley Farms, whose plant is currently under construction. Once the Saskatchewan plant is complete, an identical plant will be constructed at Neepawa. Spokesperson Kelly Penner says the 2 plant's combined yearly capacity will be substantial. He says between the 2 plants there will be the capacity to slaughter 100,000 head per shift. They will all be processed and fabricated at a separate plant in Wolseley, Saskatchewan. Penner says it is targeted to be the largest Canadian supply of natural beef. Penner notes natural beef is not certified organic, rather the cattle do not receive antibiotics or horomones after being weaned. He says the Neepawa plant will employ 40 people, and should be operational some time in 2006.
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