Led by brothers Ray, David and Glen Price, the company that got its start in hog breeding business in 1970 later expanded into meat processing and then into food processing and retail. Photo: Screencap via sunterrafarms.ca

Alberta-based Sunterra companies in financial, legal trouble

The home-grown company is renowned for its diversified model and value-added processing

Alberta-based Sunterra Farms has filed notice for protection under federal bankruptcy and insolvency laws to restructure itself financially while three of its U.S. subsidiaries face mounting legal and financial woes.


A trade war could be just as damaging to farmers as a drought, so business risk management programs should be adapted to reflect this, said Tyler McCann from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute. | Getty Images

Policy institute calls for open review of ag spending

It’s been 13 years since agricultural spending was reviewed, and some programs may no longer meet producer needs

A full-scale review of Canadian agricultural spending should be a top priority in this time of global uncertainty, said a new report from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.

Maverick Party leader Colin Krieger, in a March 1 message to supporters, blamed Elections Canada processes for its decision to de-register the party a day earlier. He said the party had received notice at the end of January.

Western party not on April ballot

The Maverick Party will not run candidates for the upcoming general election

Reading Time: 2 minutes There won’t be any Maverick Party candidates on federal ballots this election after Elections Canada de-registered the western-based party.



Farm succession not just about the transfer of assets

Farm succession not just about the transfer of assets

Young farmers intending to take over the farm are urged to have wills and hire third parties to help with transition plans

Reading Time: 3 minutes Annessa Good-Hassard knows first-hand what many farm families are going through when it comes to transition. She and her husband are taking over her family’s Alberta farm.





Ram and Leon Manufacturing made hydraulic cylinders and agricultural equipment, respectively. The family owned companies were both in business for more than 50 years but began having cash flow problems several years ago. Photo: Screencap via archive.org

Buyer found for bankrupt Ram Industries assets

The Yorkton, Sask. company, along with Leon Manufacturing, went into receivership last year after more than 50 years in business

The company was placed in receivership last June, ordered bankrupt in late January and on Feb. 27 the Court of King's Bench approved the sale to 102203996 Saskatchewan Ltd. for an undisclosed price.

The Canadian Grain Commission said Aug. 28 both dealer and primary elevator licences at Purely Canada Foods’ Saskatchewan facilities in Avonlea, Kindersley and Lajord had been pulled and farmers in all three prairie provinces could be owed money.  | Screencap via youtube.com/Purely Canada Foods

Eligible Purely Canada claimants receive full payouts

Not all claims against the Saskatchewan-based company were eligible

The Canadian Grain Commission has announced that producers owed money from Purely Canada Foods have been fully compensated, just days after a lender applied to place the company in receivership.