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Pepper X® Earns Guinness World Records™ Title As New Hottest Pepper In The World

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Monday, October 16, 2023

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smokin' Ed Currie's Pepper X® has officially set a world record as the hottest chili in the world. GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ announced the title today, following the chili pepper registering an average 2,693,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU) in lab tests at Winthrop University in South Carolina.

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  • GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS ™ announced the title today, following the chili pepper registering an average 2,693,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU) in lab tests at Winthrop University in South Carolina.
  • Pepper X breaks the record previously held by Smokin' Ed's Carolina Reaper®, which more recently measured an average of 1,641,183 SHU.
  • Pepper X® is certified as the hottest chili-pepper by Guinness World Records™.
  • Any other claim(s) to sale of Pepper X® seeds, plants, pepper pods, or other ingredients derived from Pepper X® are false.

Western Now Canada-Wide: From British Columbia to the Maritimes

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Following an initial investment in HIAL in 2021, Western closed a deal to purchase the remaining shares of HIAL effective May 1, 2023.

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  • Following an initial investment in HIAL in 2021, Western closed a deal to purchase the remaining shares of HIAL effective May 1, 2023.
  • This transaction reinforces Western’s service offering to the Maritimes, with physical locations in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
  • Western now owns and operates insurance brokerages from coast to coast and continues to be one of the largest Insurance brokerages in Canada.
  • “It was great to go into the branches and talk with HIAL employees,” said Kenny Nicholls, President and CEO, Western Financial Group.

Western Financial Group Continues Commitment of Giving Back

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

High River, AB, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Giving back to communities across Canada is engrained in the history and culture of Western Financial Group (Western).

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  • High River, AB, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Giving back to communities across Canada is engrained in the history and culture of Western Financial Group (Western).
  • Since 2001, the organization, through the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation (the Foundation), has been actively giving back to the communities where Western employees work and live.
  • See The 2022 Annual Report of Community Giving for stories and endorsements of the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation’s programs and commitments.
  • In 2022, Kenny Nicholls, President and CEO, Western Financial Group and President of the Western Communities Foundation Board, announced that all 69 submitted applications would receive a grant totalling $345,000.

Western Financial Group Continues Commitment to Giving Back

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

High River, AB, Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In December 2022, the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation (the Foundation), the charitable arm of Western Financial Group, hit an exciting milestone.

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  • High River, AB, Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In December 2022, the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation (the Foundation), the charitable arm of Western Financial Group, hit an exciting milestone.
  • Since 2001, over $5M has been invested back into communities where Western Financial Group team members live, work and play.
  • In 2022, Kenny Nicholls, President and CEO, Western Financial Group and President of the Western Communities Foundation Board, announced that all 69 submitted applications would receive a grant, totaling $345,000.
  • The Foundation also announced the appointment of two new Board members to the position of Vice-President: Kristy Rachkowski, Chief People and Culture Officer, Western Financial Group and Craig Kozlowski, Chief Information Officer, Western Financial Group.

Western Financial Group Welcomes New Chief Customer Experience Officer

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

Lisa Colangelo joins Western Financial as the Chief Customer Experience Officer.

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  • Lisa Colangelo joins Western Financial as the Chief Customer Experience Officer.
  • “We’re dedicated to evolving to help propel Western forward and to emphasize and grow our commitment to our customers and people,” says Kenny Nicholls, President and CEO, Western Financial Group.
  • They complement Nancy Green-Bolton, Chief Finance and Risk Officer, Grant Ostir, Chief Growth Officer and Mark Rouleau, Chief Strategy Officer.
  • “Our strategy creates alignment within our organization and supports an industry-leading customer experience,” adds Mark Rouleau, Chief Strategy Officer.

Farmers Business Network and Environmental Defense Fund Announce Major Expansion of Regenerative Ag Operating Lines, Incentivizing Farmers to Implement Regenerative Ag Practices

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

Enrollment for the 2023 growing season begins today, with over 20 farmers already on the waitlist and just 50 spots available.

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  • Enrollment for the 2023 growing season begins today, with over 20 farmers already on the waitlist and just 50 spots available.
  • This means that farmers who have already invested in regenerative practices such as no-till, cover crops and optimized fertilizer use can participate.
  • One of the world’s leading international nonprofit organizations, Environmental Defense Fund ( edf.org ) creates transformational solutions to the most serious environmental problems.
  • The sprout logo, “Farmers Business Network”, “FBN”, "Farmers First", and “Gradable” are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of Farmer's Business Network, Inc. or its affiliates.

Farmers Business Network Releases Farmer2Farmer Session Previews including Climate in Ag Summit with NASA Harvest

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

SAN CARLOS, Calif. and CHICAGO, Nov. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Farmers Business Network (FBN®), the global AgTech platform and farmer-to-farmer network, today announced that farmer registrations for their Sixth Annual Farmer2Farmer global conference dedicated to driving family farm prosperity have surpassed 3,000 and previewed the three-day schedule of educational sessions, expert presentations, keynote speakers and trade show demonstrations as well as a schedule of on-site news releases and special press briefings at the conference at the CHI Center in Omaha from Dec 6-8.

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  • Credentialled media can register for Farmer2Farmer at no cost prior to the November 29 deadline USING CODE: F2FMEDIA.
  • The Farm Bill has been the main policy vehicle for farmers and rural America, but has its impact shifted in light of recent developments?
  • A huge 2022 harvest following last years drought-induced short crop has produced a record-breaking harvest in Canada.
  • Farmers Business Network ( FBN ) is an independent AgTech platform and farmer-to-farmer network with a mission to power the prosperity of family farmers around the world while working towards a sustainable future.

Western Financial Group is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the second consecutive year

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Friday, November 18, 2022

High River, AB, Nov. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Financial Group (Western Financial), Canada's Insurance Broker, is proud to be recognized as a Canadian Top 100 Employer for 2023.

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  • High River, AB, Nov. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Financial Group (Western Financial), Canada's Insurance Broker, is proud to be recognized as a Canadian Top 100 Employer for 2023.
  • "I'm proud to have Western recognized as a Top Employer in Canada, said Kenny Nicholls, President and CEO of Western Financial Group.
  • For over 20 years, Western Financial Group has been focused on building up the communities where they operate through the programs and partnerships offered by the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation .
  • Western Financial Group is a subsidiary of Trimont Financial Ltd., a subsidiary of The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company.

FBN Redefines E-Commerce in Agriculture with Launch of the Annual Cyber November Online Sales Event with New Crop Inputs Planning Technology for 2023

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

SAN CARLOS, Calif. and CHICAGO, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Farmers Business Network (FBN®), the global AgTech platform and farmer-to-farmer network, today launched Cyber November, its biggest annual online sale of agricultural inputs at FBN.com, during which every product category FBN offers will be on sale, enabling farmers to enjoy discounts on seed, crop protection and livestock products as well as additional discounts for first-time shoppers, returning customers, cash, and large orders.

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  • Designed as a one-stop online shopping experience to help farmers control costs and maximize profit potential by starting their crop inputs planning early, Cyber November will run from Nov. 1 - Nov. 22 on FBN.com .
  • FBN pioneered price transparency in agriculture so farmers could compare prices of critical inputs, something consumers take for granted, but didnt exist in agriculture.
  • This year, were introducing FBN Acre Packs , a digital crop inputs planning tool that gives farmers immediate visibility into their final cost per acre for seed and crop protection based on their crop.
  • FBNs online store features crop protection, crop nutrition, and seed, along with a wide variety of livestock products including vaccines, antibiotics, and nutritional products.

Western Financial Group and Habitat for Humanity Canada form a new partnership

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

High River, AB, Oct. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Financial Group (Western) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Habitat for Humanity Canada .

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  • High River, AB, Oct. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Financial Group (Western) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Habitat for Humanity Canada .
  • This partnership between Western Financial Group and Habitat Canada will see $60,000 contributed to initiatives over two years, as well as employee volunteering organized by the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation.
  • This partnership with Habitat for Humanity Canada is a natural fit for Western as we are focused on our local communities and providing peace of mind and protection to all Canadians, says Kenny Nicholls, President & CEO of Western Financial Group.
  • Through insurance experts across Canada, Western Financial Group works to provide the right protection for all Canadians while being proud community builders.