A new clean-tech initiative will be formally introduced to Weyburn City Council Thursday morning, as Prairie Clean Enterprises outlines its plan to bring a first-of-its-kind processing facility to the city.
The Saskatchewan-based company is preparing to launch a new operation that will convert flax straw into industrial-grade fibre and pellets for animal care and consumer markets. The facility will be located at 54 Queen Street, with construction on engineering upgrades scheduled to begin in May.
City officials will learn more about the project during the council meeting, which is expected to highlight both the facility's economic impact and its role in agricultural innovation.
The company estimates the facility will create more than 30 full-time jobs in Weyburn, with additional indirect employment expected in areas such as trucking, straw baling, and field logistics. Prairie Clean Enterprises also plans to purchase around 30,000 tonnes of flax straw from the 2025 harvest, offering potential new revenue streams for local producers.
The Weyburn site is being positioned as the company’s flagship facility. Prairie Clean President and CEO Mark Cooper described the project as a partnership with the local community and an example of how agriculture and technology can intersect.
More details are expected during Thursday’s presentation to city council.