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VITERRA SPONSORS VITERRA PRAIRIE PINNACLE AND VITERRA CHAMPIONSHIP Contribution spotlight
Viterra is the title sponsor of the Viterra Viterra is also the title sponsor of
Prairie Pinnacle, formerly the Scotties the Viterra Championship, the men’s Brett Takvam, CAR and Field
Tournament of Hearts, the women’s provincial curling championship in Representative at our bean plant in
provincial curling championship in Manitoba, which took place in Portage Carman, MB, is currently a Lieutenant
Saskatchewan. The tournament was la Prairie, MB, February 4-9. This year’s for the Carman Dufferin Fire
rebranded last fall, with the name event celebrated 100 years of curling in Department and has been a volunteer
change reflecting the significance Manitoba. Team Carruthers won and went fire fighter since October 2008.
of the championship in the lives of on to represent Manitoba at the Brier in Brett’s family has been involved in
Saskatchewan curlers and celebrates Kelowna, BC, February 28 – March 9, 2025. the community for as long as he
their achievement in reaching the can remember, with his dad being
pinnacle of provincial women’s curling. on council for 16 years and his mom
The 2025 Prairie Pinnacle took place serving on many boards. Following
in Kindersley, SK, January 21-26. Team in their footsteps, he has always had
Martin won and went on to represent the ambition to contribute to his
Saskatchewan at the national Scotties community.
Tournament of Hearts in Thunder Bay, ON, In his role as a volunteer fire fighter,
February 14-23, 2025. Thank you to those employees that he is on call 24/7, attending all types
volunteered at each event. We are proud of calls when dispatched, including
to support high level curling in the fires, motor vehicle collisions and
communities where we live and work. any other emergencies. He also
attends numerous training nights
and meetings each month, as well
as regularly participating in various
events to give back to the community,
Z99 RADIOTHON HELPS SAVE BABIES’ LIVES including hosting bbqs and bartending
Viterra’s Regina office hosted several socials. With his promotion to
fundraisers throughout February and Lieutenant in June 2023, he also
March including a silent auction, raffle, ensures the trucks and equipment
50/50 and jeans days in support of the are inspected weekly and ready to
Z99 Radiothon. Viterra is a donation dispatch at all times.
sponsor for the annual Radiothon, which Brett enjoys being a volunteer fire
takes place on March 20, raises funds for fighter and values the ability to help
the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in those in need when called.
the Rawlco Centre for Mother Baby Care
at the Regina General Hospital.
Through their efforts our team raised
$9,501.61 which was matched corporately
for a total donation of $19,003.22.
RECOGNIZING CANADA’S AG SAFETY WEEK
The Canadian Ag Safety Association
(CASA) Canadian Agricultural Safety
Week is March 16-22. We are proud to
be a Friend of CASA and the work they
do with their BeGrainSafe safety trailer
program that travels throughout Canada
to promote safety.
Safety is top of mind for everything we
do at Viterra, and Ag Safety week is an
excellent reminder to prioritize safety and Are you, or someone at your facility,
well-being every day. involved in giving back to your
Learn more here. community? Send a note to Viterra.
Communications@viterra.com so
we can consider highlighting these
contributions in a future Vibe spotlight!

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