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Julie Lacroix (left) owner of the Melfort Nutters and Janine Favreau, owner of the Prince Albert Nutters. (Hodgson Farms/Facebook, Marlene Stein/paNOW Staff)
40 YEARS

Saskatchewan business owners celebrate huge milestone for Canadian company

May 14, 2022 | 8:00 AM

Prince Albert and Melfort business owners are getting ready for a massive celebration at their stores this weekend.

Nutters Everyday Naturals is celebrating 40 years across the country today. The event is being celebrated by stores across Saskatchewan, including Prince Albert, Melfort, and North Battleford.

Janine Favreau has owned the Prince Albert location for 38 years. When looking back at her time in business, she said the years have gone by quickly, which she attributes to the ongoing support from the community.

“I guess that reflects on how enjoyable business has been. Without the support that we received from the day we opened our doors; this business wouldn’t be the business it is today.”

Favreau is the longest-serving franchisee for Nutters and the original owner of the Prince Albert store. She said the relationships she’s built with her suppliers are another reason behind her success over the years.

Over in Melfort, owner Julie Lacroix is looking forward to the day of festivities. She has owned the Melfort location for six years now, but the store has been in the city for 36 years.

She said she has enjoyed every minute of owning the franchise, knowing she has the support of other business owners.

“It’s always been good in the way that we’ve been able to interact with other business owners. For the city of Melfort, we find that we’re very welcomed by other business owners. We kind of go out of our way to look out for each other and welcome each other. It just feels good to be a part of the business community in Melfort.”

Both locations will feature pop-up shops and demonstrations from local suppliers from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will also be prizes, treats, and a barbecue at the Melfort store organized by the Northeast SPCA.

Favreau and Lacroix point out that Natural Factors products will be on for 40 per cent off to commemorate the anniversary.

derek.craddock@pattisonmedia.com

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