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EPISODE · Jan 31, 2024 · 26 MIN

The Battle River Railway Cooperative

from The Common Share · host Co-operatives First

Matt Enright is the general manager of the Battle River Railway Cooperative based in Forestburg, Alberta. A local grain farmer, Matt has served as GM since 2015. This new generation co-operative was formed in 2010 when area producers and residents bought the 52-mile stretch of rail from CN.  In this episode, Kyle and Aasa talk to Matt about the impact the co-op has had on the region, and some of the lessons they’ve learned along the way. 

Matt Enright is the general manager of the Battle River Railway Cooperative based in Forestburg, Alberta. A local grain farmer, Matt has served as GM since 2015. This new generation co-operative was formed in 2010 when area producers and residents bought the 52-mile stretch of rail from CN. In this episode, Kyle and Aasa talk to Matt about the impact the co-op has had on the region, and some of the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

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