Salvation Army thrift store opened 34 years ago

By Joan Janzen

The Salvation Army thrift store has been serving Kindersley and area for 25 years. According to an article in the April 12, 1989 issue of The Kindersley Clarion, the store opened its doors in early April, 1989. At that time, volunteer staff watched a steady stream of bargain hunters enter their doors.

Photo: (Kindersley Clarion, April 12, 1989). Opening day of the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Kindersley in April, 1989.

Barry Malindine, a member of the local Salvation Army group, was the coordinator of the store’s operating committee. Upon the opening of the store, Malindine said he was confident of its success, and it appears he was correct, since the store is thriving to this day.

Merchandise in the store came from Eston, Eatonia, Alsask, Marengo and Kindersley. Even though the committee had not asked for donations, their front room was almost full and the storage area was slowly filling with boxes and racks.

The store’s official ribbon-cutting, complete with a band playing, took place on April 22nd at 108 Railway Avenue West.

Hats off to the Salvation Army’s dedicated staff for their faithful service throughout these past 25 years!