2006-07-23
Author: Rae Hathaway
This is an important year for Portage la Prairie's Can-Oat Milling. 

They've been here for 15 years, and are celebrating. A banquet was held in the city recently, which saw 195 employees from across western Canada attend. 

President Karl Gerrand credits those people for the success the company's attained. He points out they've overcome a number of challenges over the years, thanks to the people working for them.

Gerrand says Can-Oat's organization is healthy, and the mood of the gathering was upbeat and optimistic.