Grand Forks has a new meat processing facility

This project was a team effort on the part of the Grand Forks and Boundary Regional Agricultural Society (GFBRAS). — Photo courtesy the Grand Forks and Boundary Regional Agricultural Society

Boundary Country Meatworks is a versatile abattoir that is owned and operated by the Grand Forks and Boundary Regional Agricultural Society (GFBRAS).

The new facility is equipped to process local poultry, pork, sheep, goats and cattle (under 30 months of age).

The abattoir is located two kilometres east of Grand Forks, off Highway 3, providing easy access for its users. It can be self-powered with its own diesel generator, and incorporates a walk-in cooler (for chilling and hanging meat), a multi-corral system for red meat and an on-demand water heater that brings the temperature to sterilization point.

The staff there can also custom-label poultry with their digital labelling system and vacuum packer. They are currently working on obtaining a licence to cut and wrap poultry on site. All animals are government inspected allowing farm gate sales, as well as sales to stores and restaurants. Boundary Country Meatworks is licensed by the Ministry of Agriculture as a Class B slaughter establishment (license no. 56). If you want to learn more, feel free to call 250-443-3276, or visit the company website.