Four Saskatchewan liquor stores will soon be rural franchises.
Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority is converting its stores in Langenburg, Ituna, Ponteix and Kerrobert. The changes affect four full-time and eight part-time employees, who have options under their collective agreement that could include bumping to another SLGA store.
Minister responsible for SLGA, Donna Harpauer, said three of the stores have high operating costs and the building housing the Kerrobert store is 94 years old and in need of work.
“Converting these locations to rural franchises, rather than closure, will ensure these communities continue to have access to a full line of alcohol products at SLGA prices,” she said.
There are about 190 rural franchises operating in grocery stores, insurance agencies, pharmacies and other businesses.
The four new opportunities will be advertised next week and should be in place by summer. The SLGA stores remain open in the meantime.
