Our History
We are a farmer-owned, independent grain and crop inputs company, with over 520 shareholders that include local farmers, business owners, and individuals. We provide a wide range of services, including grain marketing, crop nutrients, crop protection, and agronomy services that assist in maximizing producers’ operations. We focus on 4R Nutrient Stewardship to ensure sustainable and healthy crops, supporting safeguards for southwest Saskatchewan’s diverse soils.
Back in 1994, a group of area producers had a vision to create an inland grain terminal located on CP main line on the #1 hwy. The landscape of the prairies was drastically changing with wooden elevators closing and efficiencies being developed along the mainline. After 3 years of hard work, their dream came to life with South West Terminal. We opened our doors to producers on January 8, 1997. We became the first producer owned terminal in southwest Saskatchewan. As the years progressed, we believed there was an increasing need for crop protection and fertilizer services. So in 2000, Our first crop inputs location was built at the Gull Lake site where the terminal is located. From there, we expanded our crop inputs services to Hazenmore in 2003, Cabri in 2009, Shaunavon in 2011, Wymark in 2016, Kyle in 2019, and Whitla Alberta in 2024. We are built on the foundation of the original directors visions and continue to service producers needs of south west Saskatchewan.
Founding Members:
- • Ken Logan
- • Ernie Sommer
- • Rhett Allison
- • Ron Taylor
- • Gerald Girodat
- • Gratton Murray
- • Gerald Egland
- • George Fletcher
- • Murray Smith
- • Allen Evesque
- • Ron Caswell
- • Laverne Nobbs
- • Brain Wolfater
- • Allan Haukeness
- • Vernon Horn
- • Conrad Johnson
- • Arland Nelson
Capacity
- • SWT has a total capacity of 52,000 metric tonnes or 2 million bushels. When total capacity is reached, SWT will be able to fill over 600 rail cars with grain in store.
Shipping & Receiving
- • 2 receiving legs, each with a capacity of 16,000 bushels per hour.
- • Shipping leg rated at more than 62,000 bushels per hour.
- • 2 bulk scales (one for receiving and one for load-out).
- • 3 x 85, 000 foot (approximately 420 cars) located on the CP main line.
- • Loading time of 3.5 minutes per rail car.
- • Grain cleaning capacity of 115 tonnes per hour.
- • Shuttlewagon on site to move cars around.
Construction
- • The plant consists of a total of 3.5 million tonnes of concrete.
- • 1.1 million pounds of rebar.
- • 340,000 lbs. Of structural steel.
- • The steel bins have a total weight (empty) of 500,000 lbs.
- • Total plant full of wheat would weigh approximately 120 million lbs.
Our Purpose
Vision
To be the most trusted, innovative and customer centric agri-business.
Mission
Linking safe and responsible food production between the farm and the consumer.
Strategic Statement
Leverage our people, facilities, information, and independence to provide exceptional value through service, supply, and execution.
Values
Wellness
We are committed to the wellbeing of our people, our communities and the environment. We take responsibility for safety, health and environmental stewardship, recognizing that long-term success depends on people and land thriving together.
Trust
Trust is the foundation of our relationships. We earn trust through honesty, integrity and reliability in everything we do, empowering our people and strengthening long-term partnerships with customers and stakeholders.
Relationships
Strong relationships are central to who we are. We value collaboration, respect and connection with our employees, customers, suppliers and partners, recognizing that relationships drive lasting success.
Service
Service defines how we operate and how we compete. We strive to deliver consistent, responsive and meaningful service to each other and to our customers, creating value through execution and care.
Independence
Our independence allows us to make decisions aligned with our values, culture and long-term vision. It enables flexibility, accountability and a focus on doing what is right for our customers and stakeholders.
Accountability
We take responsibility for our actions and results. Accountability turns commitment into execution and ensures we deliver on what matters most.
Our Promise
We are committed to conducting all business activities in a manner that protects the environment, health and safety of our employees, contractors, customers and the public. We will comply with applicable health and safety regulations and establish pertinent policies and procedures. The following statements have been created with the consultation of the Health and Safety Committee.
Environment
SWT will comply with all applicable legislation and policies; promote waste reduction, resource and property conservation and environmental protection, and train employees to be knowledgeable about all environmental matters relevant to their work.
Health and Safety
Management of SWT will enforce all applicable legislation, policies and procedures in the work place and will work with employees and the work place health and safety committee on health and safety issues. Management will also provide employees all training needs required by local, provincial and federal regulations.
Employees of SWT will follow applicable health and safety legislation, employer procedures and be involved in health and safety in the work place through the work place health and safety committee.
Contractors of SWT will follow applicable health and safety legislation and SWT policies and procedures.
