Regina, Saskatchewan
December 11, 2002

Saskatchewan Wheat Pool's AgPro operation in Moose Jaw received two of three annual Quality First Awards presented by the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) to recognize the top western Canadian suppliers of wheat to the U.S.

Moose Jaw AgPro was recognized as the industry's top performer in accurately delivering to specifications and volumes on shipments of low-protein spring wheat and durum wheat. The Pool works with the CWB and destination customers like American mills, bakeries and pasta plants to ensure the right grain is delivered to the right market at the right time.

"The Pool's quality control technology and management processes are recognized by buyers around the world," Murray Stow, General Manager, Food Grains, said. "Destination customers want commodities that meet very precise specifications and our emphasis on best practices, safety and
quality assurance helps us deliver to those specifications."

The Pool's Regina lab was the first of its kind in Western Canada to achieve ISO 9002 registration for its quality control management systems for grain grading and assessment. In addition, the company's Saskatoon AgPro location won the Quality First Award for low-protein spring wheat last year.

"Winning these awards is an honour, but our primary goal is to meet the needs of our customers," Butch Sinclair, Market Centre Manager for Moose Jaw, said. "Our commitment to quality control and assurance gives our end-use customers confidence in the grain we ship and ensures that our producers continue to have a complete range of cost-competitive marketing options."

Saskatchewan Wheat Pool is a publicly traded agribusiness headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan. Anchored by a prairie-wide grain handling and agri-products marketing network, the Pool channels prairie production to end-use markets in North America and around the world. These operations are complemented by value-added businesses and strategic alliances, which allow the Pool to leverage its pivotal position between prairie farmers and destination customers. The Pool's Class B shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol SWP.B.