Winnipeg grocer closing after nearly 20 years
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An independent grocery store in Winnipeg’s Southeast is closing its doors.
An independent grocery in Winnipeg’s Southeast is closing its doors.
Dakota Family Foods announced on Wednesday they are closing, saying the decision was not made lightly.
“For close to 20 years, our store has been a staple in the community, and we have had the privilege of serving you and your families,” owner Scott Clement said in a post on the store’s Facebook page. “We have cherished every moment, from helping you find the perfect ingredients for a family meal to seeing familiar faces each week. Your loyalty and support have been the cornerstone of our family business, and for that, we are profoundly grateful.”
Long-time customers like Annette Giguere were upset to hear the store is shutting down.
“It’s very heart-wrenching actually that this store isn’t going to be here when I need, when I have last-minute company and I need somewhere to run, and do my regular groceries,” Giguere told CTV News.
While it’s been Dakota Family Foods for roughly 20 years, it was previously an IGA and a Safeway. Regardless of the name, the grocery store has been a hub for people living in St. Vital.
“I certainly appreciate all the work they’ve done and I’m pretty upset it’s closing,” Linda Durham, another long-time customer, said.
