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OK Tire Prince Albert Named National Store of the Year 2016

Mar 1, 2017 | 1:00 PM

Regional Store of the Year Awards Also Presented to Five OK Tire Locations

TORONTO – March 1, 2017 – OK Tire Prince Albert, Saskatchewan has been awarded OK Tire Stores Inc.’s, “National Store of the Year” for 2016 – the first Prairies location to win this award at a national level.

At OK Tire’s recent annual conference in Cancun, store owners Colin and Lisa Fraser were presented with the award, surrounded by colleagues and friends.

“Lisa and I are so proud to be able to take this award back to our community in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. With a population of 36,000, it is truly amazing to be recognized for this high distinction with so many other fantastic stores also nominated in much larger markets than ours across Canada,” says Colin. “We proudly serve our community and strive to bring our customers the best in automotive service and tires.”

Colin and Lisa Fraser are active builders of their community, supporting numerous minor sports teams. Colin was a member of the Kinsmen Club of Prince Albert, serving as President in his last year. He is also a current member of the Board of Directors for the Prince Albert Raiders and has been an elected member of OK Tire’s Board of Directors for thirteen years.

“Colin and Lisa Fraser are a couple who pride themselves on their store’s top-quality staff,” says OK Tire President and CEO, Robert Downs. “As long-time members of the OK Tire family, their focus on customer service has been unparalleled.”

Also presented at the event were OK Tire Stores Inc.’s “Regional Store of the Year” Awards, recognising the best service providers from a group of over three hundred OK Tire retail locations nationwide. Stores awarded include:

OK Tire Cochrane, Alberta – Pacific Region
OK Tire Park Street, Regina, Saskatchewan – Prairie Region
OK Pneus Ville-Marie, Quebec – Central Region
OK Pneus Beloeil, Quebec – Eastern Region
OK Tire Campbellton, New Brunswick – Atlantic Region

About OK Tire
OK Tire has been part of the Canadian landscape since 1953 when a group of independent tire shops came together to increase the selection and service that they could offer to their customers. OK Tire is the largest independent tire and auto service retailer in Canada with over 300 locations coast to coast. Each OK Tire store is locally owned and operated.

OK Tire is 100% Canadian owned and operated. Customers receive nationwide warranties on tires, automotive services and the personal service of a local owner/manager who lives in, shops in, and supports their community.