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Community Investment
Viterra employees were very active Kent Klimpke
Corner leading up to, and during, both events. speaks at
From planning and organizing our the Viterra
presence at both tournaments, to Championship
handing out Viterra branded promo banquet.
items and presenting awards our team
Viterra employees at head office and The 31st annual Z99 was highly engaged and were great
at various facilities across Western radiothon was held ambassadors. Well done!
Canada came together to recognize in Regina on March
Canada’s Ag Day on February 13. The 15-16 to raise funds
day was created by Ag More Than Ever to for the Neonatal
celebrate agriculture and its importance Intensive Care Viterra volunteers handing out noisemakers
in our everyday lives. From potlucks Unit at the Regina at the Scotties.
and BBQ lunches, to employee and General Hospital. two-time defending champion Mike
customer appreciation events, several of The money raised McEwen and his team in a close 7-6
our team members took the opportunity goes towards game. It was the third provincial final in
to participate and show their ag pride. purchasing critical the last four years for Carruthers who lost
Thanks to everyone involved for pieces of life saving to McEwen a year ago after beating him
organizing and hosting these events! equipment needed in 2015. Team Carruthers was undefeated
to make the NICU in winning the 2018 title. Gordon Brown hands out the
a state of the art title to Team Anderson.
facility.
Josh Fink (2nd from right), with the Z99 team. Through various
fundraising initiatives, our team at the Regina office raised $2,840
which was matched by Viterra. Josh Fink, Senior HR Business
Partner, presented the cheque on our behalf at the radiothon.

On February 28, the Red Cross held its annual Pink Day to raise
awareness about bullying prevention. Students at schools
across Canada recognized the day by wearing pink shirts
provided by sponsors through funding to the Red Cross. Our
team at Tisdale got involved and showed its support, with
Selena Vachon presenting a shipment of pink shirts to the local
elementary school. Curling youth clinic in Maryfield, SK.

Another successful curling

season winds down Team Carruthers poses with the trophy after winning the final game 7-6.

Viterra Scotties and Viterra Championship Anderson won as skip for the fifth time, the 2017-18 season. The clinics are a
drew strong attendance and showcased defeating Team Silvernagle in an extra great way to develop young curlers and WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
big performances end by a score of 7-6 as she drew to build up their skills, combining on-ice
the button for the game winning point. training and off-ice learning sessions. We want to make this a quality newsletter that is engaging and
Team Anderson went on to represent
The Viterra Scotties Provincial Saskatchewan at the 2018 Scotties informative. If you have comments to share on this issue or if you
Championship took place in Melfort, Tournament of Hearts in Penticton, BC. At the Viterra Championship in Winkler, have a story idea for an upcoming edition, please reach out to us
SK on January 2-7, featuring an exciting MB on January 30 – February 4, it was anytime at viterra.communications@viterra.com.
week of curling as Sherry Anderson Reid Carruthers and his 2015 Manitoba Viterra branding was on full display at the Viterra
and her team faced off against Robyn As part of its support of CURLSASK, championship team that earned their Championship.
Silvernagle’s group in the championship Viterra also sponsored youth curling second trip to the Tim Hortons Brier in
game. clinics throughout the province during Regina, SK. Team Carruthers defeated

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