CARGILL CANOLA CRUSHING PLANT OPENS

Released on July 30, 1996

Deputy Premier and Economic Development Minister Dwain Lingenfelter
said today the opening of the $53-million Cargill canola crushing plant
in Clavet is welcome news for the Saskatchewan economy because of the
jobs and economic activity that have been created.

"This plant is an economic boost in so many ways," said Lingenfelter,
who took part in today's grand opening of the facility. "Construction
employed hundreds of people and put millions of dollars into the
pockets of local contractors and suppliers. More than 50 people are
employed at the plant, and there will be hundreds of spin-off jobs in
trucking and other industries throughout the province.

"This plant is also a great example of the kind of value-added
processing we can do in Saskatchewan. As we stated in our Partnership
for Growth economic strategy, agri-value is a prime sector where we can
build on our strengths to realize economic growth and job creation."

The plant is located near Clavet, which is 24 kilometres east of
Saskatoon. It is the largest facility of its kind in Canada. When the
plant is running at full capacity after fall harvest, it will crush up
to 2,000 tonnes of canola a day. Crushing will produce canola oil for
export, and canola meal for livestock feed.

"One of our goals is to increase Saskatchewan's exports as we move
toward the new century," Lingenfelter said. "The canola our farmers
grow will be processed here in our province, giving us additional
value-added products to export. The result will be more jobs and
economic growth, which will benefit all Saskatchewan residents."

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For more information, contact:

Debbie Wilkie
Economic Development
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-7982