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STAFF BBQ IN SUPPORT OF THE REGINA OVER 680 KIDS PARTICIPATE IN THE VITERRA KIDS CAMP
FOOD BANK The Western Canadian Baseball League and participating in the drills. We really
Regina Office staff gathered for a BBQ (WCBL) hosted the second annual Viterra’s enjoyed being part of the afternoon too!”
on July 18 to raise funds for the Regina Kids Camps from July 3 to 22. Over 680
Food Bank and help support its vision kids participated in the 12 camps across
of addressing hunger and sustaining Alberta and Saskatchewan.
independence for people in Regina and Viterra staff were in attendance at each
southern Saskatchewan. camp to chat with the kids and participate
We hosted a mini-donut eating contest as in the activities. Derek Wentz, Facilities
part of the BBQ fundraising activities with Operations Manager in Lethbridge, AB
13 competitors participating. Jordan Tholl attended the camp in Lethbridge and
defended his title from 2023, with Curtis said “The camp in Lethbridge was a huge
Kowalchuk and Jarett Tremblay rounding success. All the kids were excited to get a Participants at the Viterra Kids Camp in
out the top three eaters. They went on t-shirt and had fun meeting new friends Moose Jaw, SK
to represent Viterra at the Queen City
Ex (QCX) mini-donut eating contest, in At a glance...
support of the Regina Food Bank. Viterra’s of farming and agriculture to the
team got to meet and compete against • Viterra was the powerplay sponsor region. Students rotated through
Joey Chestnut and came in 2rd place and participated in the Collier Cup, different stations to see farm
overall. a charity ball hockey tournament, in animals, engage with hands-on
activities and observe large farm
Over the course of the week, Viterra staff Regina, SK. The tournament, which machinery.
raised $1,784.00 which was matched took place on September 13, raised
corporately for a donation of over $3,500 $65,000 for the Canadian Mental • Viterra was a sponsor at the
for the Food Bank. Thanks to everyone Health Association in Regina. Doolie Project hosted by Delage
who contributed to this great cause! Farms on July 24. The event was a
great chance for members of the
community and industry to visit the
Delage farm north of Indian Head,
SK to learn more about farming and
sustainability through various tours,
demos and presentations.
• Glen Moellenbeck, a Viterra
Customer Account Representative
Viterra mini-donut eating contest team from Gull Lake, attended 4-H
of Jordan Tholl, Curtis Kowalchuk, Jarett Saskatchewan Provincials in Swift
Tremblay and Aidan Skaf with Joey Current on August 10. He taught
Chestnut at the QCX. the kids about wheat grading and
was a judge for the grain grading • PRO Kids Thunder Bay, ON is
We want to hear from you! session. Glen was involved in 4-H a charity dedicated to helping
for 10 years with the Bar West 4-H
We want to make this a quality newsletter Beef Club in the St. Gregor, SK area. families facing financial barriers,
access sport and recreation for
that is engaging and informative. If you The club was dominantly beef and their kids. This may be hockey,
have comments to share on this issue or was the major focus of his 4-H gymnastics or swimming, but also
if you have a story idea for an upcoming experience. He then participated music lessons and the arts. They
edition, please reach out to us anytime at in a judging team with Lakeland help about 1,200 kids every year
viterra.communications@viterra.com. College in Vermilion, AB where he to play the sports and activities
got to broaden his horizons by that they love. Viterra was proud to
judging beef, dairy, pigs, sheep, and partner with PRO Kids as the title
FOLLOW US! of course, grain. sponsor for their annual Family
We regularly feature community • Viterra sponsored Kathyrn School’s Pool Party, held on June 22 at the
investments, corporate achievements Aggie Day at Kathryn School in Canada Games Complex. Over 150
and other accomplishments on Kathryn, AB on June 6. The event people enjoyed a free BBQ, in pool
our social channels. Follow us on X involved about 400 students and games, pool deck activities, and a
(Twitter), Facebook, Instagram and was intended to help local school demonstration and activities by the
LinkedIn and stay connected. kids learn about the importance Thunder Bay Dive Club.
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