Olymel to reopen Red Deer plant in stages 03.04.2021 By Erica Shaffer An outbreak of COVID-19 led the company to temporarily close the facility for 14 days.Read More
Olymel temporarily closes Red Deer pork plant 02.16.2021 By Erica Shaffer The move is a direct response to another outbreak of COVID-19 among workers.Read More
Local union urging Olymel pork plant to close due to COVID-19 02.09.2021 By Ryan McCarthy UFCW is pushing for a two-week shutdown to stop the spread of the virus.Read More
Olymel to invest $9 million in Ange-Gardien hog plant 02.05.2021 By Bob Sims The investment will increase production and create 250 new jobs.Read More
Olymel takes precautions against COVID-19 11.23.2020 By Erica Shaffer The company tested all employees at its processing plant in Red Deer, Alberta.Read More
Olymel invests $31.5 million to expand poultry plant 09.29.2020 By Kimberlie Clyma The expansion will also bring 80 additional jobs to the facility.Read More
Olymel employees work overtime for the greater good 06.01.2020 By Bob Sims Over 800 workers volunteer for extra shifts to avoid euthanization of excess hogs.Read More
Olymel announces plan to reopen Yamachiche plant 04.14.2020 By Erica Shaffer Employees on a list of approved workers can return to the facility.Read More
Olymel closes plant due to coronavirus cases 03.30.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The company reported nine people tested positive for COVID-19.Read More
Processors increase worker pay in response to coronavirus 03.26.2020 By Erica Shaffer In Canada, Maple Leaf Foods, Cargill and Olymel also have implemented additional safety measures.Read More
