"Someone should do something with this fruit."

The Christmas of 1988 Barbara Isaac had her first taste of a saskatoon berry which left her proclaiming "someone should do something with this fruit."

Last Mountain Berry Farms was first established as "Wildlife Farms" on the "home quarter" of the family farm homesteaded by Edgar Hillier in 1905.

In 1990 Phase 1 of the saskatoon orchard began, 5 acres of trees were planted.  As well as phase 1 of the manufacturing plant was underway with a 44' x 100' space that was used as a temporary living space for Barry and Barbara Isaac.  The space also hosted a kitchen, packing shipping and receiving area, a walk in freezer and undeveloped area with big plans for future use.

the farm joined the Saskatchewan Food Processors Association (SFPA) under their original name but later changed the name to Last Mountain Berry Farms due to the confusion of the purpose of the farm; many thought the farm was host to Elk, Deer, or llamas!

The Business also started to prepare for their Hazard Analysis and Critical Control 

Points (HACCP) Certification.

 The plant was certified and registered October 31, 1991 ready for production

November 1, 1991 was a great milestone with Last Mountain Berry Farms attending Southey Trade Show and first sales!  An established “route” to small retail outlets was also implemented.

1993 was a big year for the growth of the saskatoon orchard when 2000 trees were added, and for good reason; Costco Regina, Safeway in western Canada and western Canada Loblaws had begun to place orders.

In Febraury of 1994 Last Mountain Berry Farms became an incorporated business.

1995 saw the growth of the manufacturing plant.  The remaining part of the first phase was completed and mass production with automated implements was a great milestone for the company.  a walk in freezing unit was added and another addition of 3080sqft allowed space for shipping and receiving, labeling and storage.

Production capacity increased thanks to the continued growth of the automation of the production line.

Another big year for the growth of the production plant, 2002 saw another addition of 7200sqft paving the space for a drive in freezer, and semi automated cleaning line.  The #2 well was added and a reverse osmosis system for additional cleanup use as well.

In 2003 Last Mountain Berry farms was producing 6 flavours of jam in 3 different sizes.  Saskatoon, blueberry, blackberry, strawberry, raspberry, and red cherry jam were the flavours in 250mL, 454mL and 950mL jars.  2003 also saw the introduction of the saskatoon berry pie filling in tin cans.

January was also an important month for growth when contacts were made with eastern Canada distributors.

You could find a jar of Last Mountains old fashioned jam in Costcos, Wal-Mart, Loblaws, and Sobeys across nearly the whole country.

Automation and efficiency allowed for production to triple.