“Mazda Linda—my noble chariot, my four-wheeled partner in trauma and rebirth—was feeling thirsty after our transcendental motel stay in Rosetown. I spotted Petro-Canada down the street like a desert wanderer glimpsing an oasis of fossil fuel.
First impressions:
Clean lot.
Pumps worked.
Premium fuel? Yes, blessedly yes.
Windshield squeegee: wetter than expected. That’s a plus.
I purchased a Cool Mint air freshener and hung it from Linda’s mirror. It now smells like arctic justice.
The transaction was simple. I walked in, nodded at the clerk, he nodded back. There was an unspoken energy between us. He knew I was on a journey. I could tell he had once traveled by mattress.
Then… things began to shift.
As I waited for the tank to fill, the convenience store lights flickered three times. A humming began—high-pitched, like a choir of bees chanting in Latin. A rack of beef jerky turned to face me. I didn’t touch it. It knew.
I went to buy a bottle of water, but when I opened the cooler door, I swear I saw my childhood bicycle submerged in glacier melt. I blinked. It was gone. Just Dasani now. Normal. Too normal.
I approached the counter again. The clerk smiled. His name tag said “Kyle.”
But earlier… it said “Grant.”
And before that? Nothing. Just a sticker that read “Let Go.”
I handed him a twenty. He said, “You’ve paid enough, traveler.” I insisted. He said, “The car accepts you.”
I fled.
Why four stars?
Because the fuel was divine, the pumps worked, and my car now glows faintly when parked near pine trees.
But I’m docking one star because:
The bathrooms were out of order.
And I may have accidentally triggered an ancient prophecy when I stepped on the faded Esso logo behind the dumpster.
Still… solid service. Would recommend.
Bring exact change and do not anger the sunflower seed display.”
“Co op is on the Main Street and it is convenient for everyone who is from the town. It is also near the highway so if anyone who is coming from out of town but passing by, wants to have some food and stock up the grocery on the way home, it is your choice to find what you want. It is close to the mall and not far from the post office. I reckon people can do all the chores in one go when they are here. You can always see familiar faces here and they are your neighbours and friends. Enough parking for the people who go to shop and the disabled parking near the entrance and exit is available.
There is also a notice board so in case you need to find something or would like to promote what you’re offering, you can kindly ask the staff for the permission to put them on.
The staff is friendly, cheerful and helpful. We can always hear greetings at the counters and all around the shop. Yes, it is a small town that most people know each other. They may be from the same school, same church, same activities that you do together …
It is easy to go shopping here and most of the time you get what you look for.
From time to time there are different items on sale. Do you know during the Christmas holiday there is a draw so you can enter the codes to enter?
Good luck and hopefully we also will hear the good news soon!
After tariff we see the sales in more specific items and the Canadian sign for people to support our local farmers and manufacturers.
I would really recommend this grocery store to everyone - the staff is hospitable!!!
1. I was buying some grocery items by myself. The staff (I think he’s the senior staff because I have seen his photo in the presentation of gifts to the award winner of the shop before) was there behind the cashier and took the initiative to ask me if I would like him to help me pack. I thought i didn’t have a lot of items but he is a very cheerful and friendly person who talks to every customer. You really make the day brighter and you have a very lovely smile indeed. Thank you for your kindness.
2. The staff at the cashier is nice. Her greeting and smile truly warms every heart beat. Thanks for your service and caring conversation.”