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Father-son duo working at Allan potash mines: A fantastic asset to have through those years [Video]

People say never work with your significant other, but what about your parents?

“Every once in a while, I bring him lunch his Mom sends him,” says Bob Boehm who works with his son, Justin, at Nutrien’s Allan mine outside of Allan, Sask.

Together, they have more than 66 years experience with the company. And with that experience, they agree innovation and safety make it possible for families like theirs to work together.

“(We) see the use of technology in our in our workplace, in the mill, moving towards more automation in our process,” Justin says. “Looking how can we recover just a little bit more… And the more in the railcars, the better for everybody.”

Bob adds, “getting to work and getting home is very important to this company now. So, you know, get to work safely, work in a safe environment, get home safely. Those are those are constant positives that I hear.”

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Burlington businesses optimistic for holiday season amid ongoing construction [Video]

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