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August 9, 2018

The Backroad Diaries: Sausage versus Sisan

The Backroad Diaries: Sausage versus Sisan Written by Sisan Fregene
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Co-operatives First is a non-profit organization funded by Federated Co-operatives Limited and the Co-operative Retailing System. Founded in 2015, the organization provides co-op start-up resources, such as feasibility studies, business plans, online courses, and incorporation support to rural and Indigenous entrepreneurs across western Canada. Our goal is to help leaders in these communities build new businesses, grow local economies, and support community development.

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