(Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)

By Alice McFarlane

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Nov 29, 2022 | 11:56 AM

MELFORT, Sask. – CN Rail announced a donation of $100,000 to Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service during Canadian Western Agribition (CWA).

CN’s donation will be used for the operational needs in Saskatchewan. This will provide direct support to communities and stakeholders along CN’s network in Saskatchewan, where many CN employees live and work.

CN President and CEO Tracy Robinson said the service STARS provides often means the difference between life and death for those in urgent need.

“We, at CN, are proud to support the efforts of this outstanding team. As a former board member of STARS, I understand the important role this organization plays in the lives of so many communities, including Saskatchewan,” she said.

Robinson encouraged all companies with a presence in Saskatchewan to donate generously to this incredible organization.

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STARS is a world leader in emergency medical care to rural and remote locations.

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A farm group is reiterating its support for producers’ right-to-repair their equipment.

Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) President Ian Boxall said while farmers own equipment they lack the tools to make rapid repairs when systems are protected by copyright.

He said when farmers own the equipment, they should have the right to repair it in a manner that makes sense to their operation.

The amendment of the Copyright Act was introduced in February and passed Second Reading. A key principle is to enable farmers access to the software and computer programs being used in their equipment.

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Maple Leaf Foods said production has begun at a new, state of the art, value-added poultry plant in London, Ont.

Chief Executive Officer Michael H. McCain said the plant is one of the world’s largest and most technologically advanced poultry processing facilities.

“It shows how Maple Leaf Foods can serve growing markets and maintain its strong commitment to sustainability leadership,” McCain said.

The London plant will play a key role in delivering chicken products, including raised without antibiotics and halal chicken products.

The plant is 660,000 square feet which is equal to 11 football fields. It currently employs roughly 400 people, however, that will increase to 1,600 once the plant is operating at full capacity.

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