Prairie Cresting under new ownership

By Joan Janzen

KINDERSLEY - There’s a new business owner on the 500 block of Main Street in Kindersley. Carissa Graham is excited to step into her new role as owner of Prairie Cresting Company.

“It felt like the next adventure for me,” Carissa explained. “Kolby Belitski, the previous owner, was ready to move on to her next adventure, and it seems like it all fit.”

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK! Carissa Graham is the proud new owner of Prairie Cresting Company on the 500 block of Main Street, Kindersley. PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN

Now, Carissa is on a learning curve as Kolby and Zoe are helping her “learn the way” of the embroidery machine and heat press services. “I’ve had experience in every part that’s involved, but now I need to do it as a business and have to learn how to physically do it,” she explained.

It was only her first day in the shop; however, Carissa was already primed, confident and ready to learn. “I can take classes, but give me a minute, and I can figure anything out,” she said. “I like to be efficient, and I’m a perfectionist. Everything will have to be perfect, or it won’t go out.”

Carissa comes equipped with the support of her family; her husband has already been fixing things and doing snow removal. Her three children, aged 9, 12 and 15, may also offer their contributions. “My 15-year-old might work after school to make extra money, and my 12-year-old son is very artsy, so this is totally up his alley,” she added.

Carissa and her family are excited to be doing something for the community and being able to contribute. Because her kids are very involved in sports and Carissa has managed sports teams, she is aware of what people need, which is a definite advantage.

As for new projects getting underway at Prairie Cresting, she said they’re already looking at new equipment and new things they can offer. “We want to make things quick and efficient for businesses that need things but don’t have time,” she said.

As a busy mom who works full-time, she realizes the importance of convenience. “I’d like to have more things up front for people to look at … quick gifts for people. I want to know what they need, think ahead for them, and deliver it right to their door,” she concluded.

It sounds like a recipe for success, and we wish Carissa all the best on her next adventure.