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a move in the right direction.

It shouldn't have been permitted to begin with.  
 
I wish we would get a No Frills. I love going there when I'm in other cities. I find Superstore overwhelmingly big and Sobeys/Safeway and Coop too expensive for most things.

I've never been to Save On Foods, so it be nice to see one of them. If I recall, it's not owed by any of the conglomerates that are already in town.  
 
As for the bigger picture, I would love to see Canadian Tire corporate bring back the Zeller's brand as a discount grocery brand (like Giant Tiger). I feel like they would have the resources to pull it off, if they so choose.  
 
I guess we shall see.

In leiu of this, it be nice to see some of these giant wasted retail spaces repurposed as semi-permanent or permanent marketplaces for various venders (like farmers markets). The rental fee may be higher than elsewhere, but the onsite walk in cooler and freezer facilities could simplify things if divided up and rented to individual tenants.  
 
I know Brandon only has one (not counting Peavey Mart) at the moment, but i'm talking Canada wide.  
 
Edited by Simonwalcal, 2026-07-31 07:00:58