County already hearing interest in Spitz facility
BOW ISLAND — The Reeve for the County of 40 Mile believes there may be a silver lining to the Spitz Sunflower Seed Factory closure, which is expected this summer.
PepsiCo, the parent company of Spitz, made the announcement in February that they would be shutting down their operation near Bow Island in July, putting 53 people out of work.
The county and town are working together and say half a dozen companies have already come forward, showing interest in the facility.
Steve Wikkerink is the Reeve for the county.