Great Western
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Something is brewing for Saskatoon’s Great Western Brewing CompanyGreat Western Brewing Company in Saskatoon is looking to expand operations and update its current technology, while maintaining historical portions of the brewery.CanadaDec 21, 2021
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Saskatoon brewery Great Western criticizes ‘automatic’ tax hikes on beerGreat Western Brewing Company CEO Michael Brennan said the federal excise tax accounts for one-third of the cost of a typical can of beer.CanadaMar 14, 2019
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Great Western expanding product line into the U.S.Great Western Brewing Company said four of its Original 16 premium products will soon be available in the southwest United States.ConsumerMay 22, 2018
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Alberta beer-tax court challenge pushed to SeptemberToronto-based Steam Whistle Brewing has argued that Alberta violated trade rules when it imposed a separate tax system on small breweries outside of the New West Partnership provinces of British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Alberta in October 2015.ConsumerJun 23, 2017
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Canadian breweries take on Alberta government’s beer taxTwo Canadian brewing companies head to court in Calgary on Thursday, arguing that a mark-up on out-of-province beer is unconstitutional. Last summer a markup was introduced on all beer, but Alberta brewers were given access grants that offset the tax.CanadaJun 21, 2017
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Great Western enters new era as chemist named brewmasterGreat Western Brewing Company is entering a new era, as chemist Amanda Butt takes over as brewmaster.MoneyMar 4, 2017
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Late harvest hampers Saskatchewan’s beer-worthy barley cropWet weather dampened hopes for many barley producers who expected to harvest crops worthy of beer making.MoneyNov 14, 2016
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Great Western, Steam Whistle earn court injunction in Alberta beer battleTwo brewing companies filed complaints regarding what they consider an unconstitutional markup and grant program imposed by the Alberta government.MoneyNov 10, 2016
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Saskatoon brewery raises glass to 25 years of businessSaskatoon-based Great Western Brewing Company celebrates a quarter century of keeping the beer flowing in western Canada.CanadaApr 22, 2015
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Great Western brews one of world’s best beersSaskatchewan's Great Western Brewery wins 2014 world's best light carb lager title.CanadaOct 8, 2014
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