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MGBHLM First Nation cattle company making progress

A First Nation cattle company in the Battlefords area is enjoying success, after starting for the first time last year.

Mosquito, Grizzly Bear’s Head, Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) Economic Development Corp. announced in 2021 that it was developing a new cow/calf operation on the First Nation’s reserve.

Called Three Nations Cattle Company, the operation currently runs with a 160-cow herd, along with eight bulls.

MGBHLM Economic Development Corp. CEO Grant Beaudry said the project has been progressing well.

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