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The dairy goat industry in Alberta is small but showing signs of growth, as producers point to rising consumer demand and ongoing processing challenges. š š„š§#FoodieFriday #FarmingFriday #Dairy #Goats #Milk #Cheese #Processing #Alberta #Agriculture
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The countdown is on to @FIFAWorldCup ā½ šØš¦š²š½šŗšø
The World Cup is @FIFAcom 's Quadrennial Cash Cow @VisualCap
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#Prosperity Increasingly, the worldās most prosperous countries are those that combine wealth creation with strong institutions, accessible healthcare, social mobility, and sustained investment in citizensā well-being. @VisualCap
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#ManufacturingMonday #Saskatchewan ranked first in Canada for month-over-month #manufacturing sales growth in March.
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#FoodProcessors #BeverageProcessors If you are planning or building a production facility, you might be interested in the session below:
Planning or building a food and beverage production facility? Getting it right the first time matters ā from contracts to construction.
Join EMC on May 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET for a virtual session on best practices for successful builds in the F&B industry, featuring Nate Fehrman, Founding Partner & CEO of michael clark construction (the builders behind Andriani Pasta and many other F&B production facilities).
Covering:
- Construction contracts and delivery methods
- Design & planning processes, expectations, and timelines
- Project schedules across pre-, during, and post-construction
- Real-world pitfall examples and how to avoid them
With over 25 years of experience in food and beverage construction, Nate brings insights that can help you plan smarter, build better, and avoid costly mistakes.
Register here: hubs.li/Q04hyRjm0
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The Great Lakes Economy is an economic powerhouse. It accounts for more than 50% of all U.S./Canadian bilateral border trade and sees over 200 million tons of cargo shipped annually. @CGLRGreatlakes @VisualCap
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WILWorks Skilled Trades in Advanced Manufacturing is designed to help manufacturers build the workforce Canada needs for the future. Through employer-led, hands-on training and mentorship, participants gain access to self-directed e-learning in introductory mechanical, electrical, and machining skills.
Funded by the Government of Canada's Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy, eligible employers receive a wage subsidy of up to $5,000 per participant to support quality training periods.
Together we can build the manufacturing workforce of tomorrow. Learn more and apply today: hubs.li/Q04fmSkX0
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Now that is good news!
Apr 2
According to the World Bank, there were 17 deaths for every 1,000 people in 1960. In 2023, that had fallen to 8 deaths.
Thanks to falling child mortality, the death rate in poor countries is now lower than the death rate in rich countries, which have a greater number of elderly citizens.
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Saskatchewan Manufacturers: Are you interested in discussing LEAN practices with your manufacturing colleagues?Ā I'm hosting a roundtableĀ on Thursday, March 26 at 1:00pm CST. Our first meeting is virtual and an opportunity to share expectations.
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#TradeTuesday #TransportationTuesday Hail the shipping container! #SeaCan #SeaContainer #CCan #shipping
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Without McLean's shipping containers, global trade would be far below the level that it is today, and nearly everyone would be poorer.
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Mining equipment manufacturer @Sandvik_Mining will construct a 51,000-square-foot facility in #Saskatoon. This will bring manufacturing work typically conducted overseas to #Saskatchewan.
#MiningMonday #ManufacturingMonday
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š§“@SaskPolytech and @EnviroWayMFG are working on anĀ applied research projectĀ to turn the fibre left over from flax and hemp crops into biodegradable, bottleāgrade plastics.
#bioproducts #bioplastic #flax #Hemp
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#WorkplaceWednesday The New High-Tech, High-Paying World Of Smart Manufacturing Careers by @MarkPerna
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#TransportationTuesday Big announcement in the world of North American rail. @CandoRailLtd acquires Savage Rail.
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#MiningMonday Denisonās Phoenix uranium project lands final permit.
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Who is watching the #WinterOlympics2026?
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#TransportationTuesday Catastrophic incidents tend to stay in peopleās minds when discussing marine safety, but so much has changed in the industry in terms of standards and procedures... linkedin.com/pulse/why-routiā¦
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#PrairieMustard. Saskatchewan produces an abundance of mustard seed.
#FoodieFriday #FarmingFriday #SaskatchewanStartup #MustardSeed #GourmetProduct #PrairiePride
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#MiningMonday Are Canadian youth missing out on mining careers? @Resource_Works discussed Kamran Shaikh's insights below with him.
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#WorkplaceWednesday @RBC Thought Leadership issues 2026 TopĀ Risks report to explore how immigration policy shifts and demographic trends could shape Canadaās economic prospects in 2026.
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