Ice removed from the Yellowhead Centre Neepawa HyLife not impacted by sell-off of U.S. operation

from Friday, April 21, 2023 - Neepawa Banner & Press

Opinion: Carrot, not the stick

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In his comments to the Banner & Press, HyLife CEO Lazaruk added that “Neepawa has a long history of successful operations, deep relationships in our community and with customers, and we are committed to continuing to operate at one hundred per cent in Neepawa.”

Lazaruk concluded by saying “Our Canadian advantage is rooted in our industry-leading and integrated business, and we are focused on continuing to raise hogs, and process premium products. More than ever, we are proud of our dedicated team of hard-working employees, our Canadian business, and established track record.”

HyLife is the largest employer in the Neepawa region and at last report has in excess of 1,600 employees. HyLife was formerly Springhill Farms, which began in the late 1980s and expanded when HyLife took over in 2008. Since the takeover by HyLife, the Town of Neepawa population has nearly doubled and is now estimated to be around 6,000 people.

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With the final on-ice event on the arena schedule now concluded, the refrigeration system at the Yellowhead Centre has been switched off and the removal of the ice is underway. (Pictured): After allowing the building to warm up over the past few days, maintenance manager Tom Lisoway and the maintenance staff have begun removing the on-ice logos and scraping away the ice.