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READERS’ CHOICE WINNERS
CATEGORY
GOLD WINNER
ACADEMIC TUTORIAL SERVICES
AIRLINE
ALL AROUND RESTAURANT
ANTIQUE STORE
APPLIANCE STORE
ART GALLERY
AUCTION HOUSE
AUTO ACCESSORIES
AUTO BODY SHOP
Academy of Learning
WestJet
Earls
Old Strathcona Antique Mall
Trail Appliances
Alberta Art Gallery
Ward’s Auction
Canadian Tire
Herbers Autobody
AUTO DEALER - IMPORT
AUTO DEALER - NORTH AMERICAN
AUTO DEALER - PRE-OWNED
AUTO GLASS SHOP
AUTO LEASING
AUTOMOTIVE DETAILER
BAKERY
BANK/FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
BAR/CLUB WITH LIVE MUSIC
Mayfield Toyota
Westgate Chevrolet
Go Auto
Crystal Glass
Driving Force
Ming Auto Shine
Duchess
Royal Bank
Starlight Room
BICYCLE STORE
BOOK STORE
BOWLING ALLEY
United Cycle
Audreys
Bonnie Doon Bowling Lanes
BREAKFAST SPOT
BRUNCH SPOT
Cora
Cora
BUFFET RESTAURANT
CAJUN AND CREOLE
New Asian Village
Creole Envie
CAMERA STORE
CAR WASH
CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
CARPET CLEANING
CASINO
CELLULAR PHONE SERVICE
CHARTER/PRIVATE SCHOOL
McBain
Bubbles
Irie Foods
Alberta Carpet Cleaning
River Cree Resort and Casino
Telus
Academy of Learning
CHINESE RESTAURANT
CLEANING/MAID SERVICE
CLOTHING - CHILDREN’S
The Lingnan
Green Clean Squad Organic
Cleaning Co.
Children’s Place
CLOTHING - MEN’S
CLOTHING - WOMEN’S
COLLEGE
COMPUTER REPAIRS
CONSIGNMENT STORE
COURIER COMPANY
CRAFT BEERS
Mark’s
Simons
MacEwan University
Memory Express
Vespucci Consignment
FeD Ex
Alley Kat Brewing Company
CRAFT STORE
DANCE STUDIO
DELI
DEPARTMENT STORE
DESSERT SPOT
DIM SUM
DIVORCE LAWYER
DRIVE-IN OIL CHANGE CENTRE
DRUG STORE
DRY CLEANING
EDMONTON BUILDING
EDMONTON HOTEL
ELECTRICIAN
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
ESKIMOS PLAYER
FAMILY RESTAURANT
FARMERS’ MARKET
FITNESS EQUIPMENT STORE
FITNESS FACILITY/GYM
FLEA MARKET
FLOOR COVERINGS
FLORIST
FOOD TRUCK
FOUNDATION WORK
FURNITURE STORE
GARDENING STORE
GOLF COURSE
GOLF STORE
GREEK RESTAURANT
GROCERY STORE
HAIR SALON
HAIRDRESSING BEAUTY SCHOOL
HAMBURGER
HEALTH FOOD/VITAMIN STORE
Michaels
J’Adore Dance
Italian Centre Shop
The Bay
Duchess Bake Shop
Golden Rice Bowl
Jonathan Healey
Mr. Lube
Shoppers Drug Mart
Page the Cleaner
Art Gallery of Alberta
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
Canem
Academy of Learning
Mike Reilly
Boston Pizza
Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market
Flaman Fitness
No More Excuses
Super Flea Market
World Floor Coverings
Bunches
Drift
Dreams Take Flight
Leon’s
Kuhlmann’s Market Garden
Lewis Estates
Golf Town
Koutouki Taverna
Safeway
Chanti Extensions
Marvel College
5 Guys Burgers & Fries
Planet Organic
SECONDARY WINNERS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER
Excel Academy, Grant MacEwan, Kings University College
Air Canada, Air Transat, Iceland Air
Famoso, Parlour Italian, The Marc
Blue Jar Antique Mall, My Grandma’s Attic, The Junque Cellar
Coast Appliances, Sears, The Brick
Latitude 53, West End Gallery
Kastner Auctions, Michener Allen, Yellowhead Auctions
Aero Car Parts, PowerSource Performance, Princess Auto
Doug’s Place Collision Repairs, Eastwood Auto Body,
Reflections Auto Body
Gateway Toyota, Lexus South Pointe, Southgate VW
Derrick Dodge, Koch Ford Lincoln, Sherwood Ford
Gateway Toyota, Sherwood Buick GMC, Southtown Chrysler
Crackmasters, Glass Masters, Windshield Surgeons
Enterprise
Auto Obsessed, Bubbles
Bon Ton Bakery, Cobs Bread, Italian Bakery
BMO, Servus, TD Canada Trust
BlackDog, Blues on Whyte, On the Rocks,
Wunderbar, Yardbird Suite
Red Bike, Revolution Cycle, Western Cycle
Chapters, Coles, Wee Book Inn
Gateway Entertainment Centre, Sherwood Bowl,
St. Albert Bowling Lanes
Denny’s, High Level Diner, Ricky’s
Sawmill, The Empire Ballroom at the Fairmont Hotel
Macdonald, Urban Diner
Buffet Royal, River Cree, Sawmill
Dadeo New Orleans Diner & Bar, Louisiana Purchase,
The Cajun House
Blacks, London Drug, Visteck
Cupids, Hughes, Rock N Wash
Ah-Yah-Mi-Deh, Saffron
Crystal Clear Cleaners, Green Clean Squad Cleaning Co.
Century Casino, Palace Casino, Casino Yellowhead
Bell, KooDoo, Rogers
Aurora Charter School, Edmonton Christian
Progressive Academy
Lee Garden, Pearl River, Sai Woo
Clean Corners Maid Service, Dust Queen, Molly Maid
Carter’s, Head Shoulders Knees and Toes,
Once Upon A Child
Moore’s, Simons, Tip Top Tailer
Addition Elle, Avenue Clothing, Blu’s
Academy of Learning, NAIT, NorQuest College
Geeks on Whyte, PC Aide, Western Computer Shack
My Favourite Aunt’s, Once Upon A Child, Red Pony
Purolator, UPS
Brewsters Brewing Company, Craft Beer Market,
Yellowhead Brewing Company
Beed Works, Colours
Casey’s Dance, Sugar Swing / Sugar Foot
Ben’s Meats, Earth’s General Store, K & K
Sears, Simons, Target
Block 1912, Italian Centre Shop, Vi’s For Pies
Cha for Tea Palace, New Tan Tan, Tasty Noodle
Jiffy Lube, Lube City, Lube-X
Belmead Pharmacy, London Drugs, Rexall
The Press Gallery, Todd Cleaners
City Hall, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, Alberta Legislature
Matrix Hotel, Union Bank Inn, The Westin Edmonton
Fred Stamps
Earls, Red Robin, Swiss Chalet
City Market Downtown, St. Albert Farmers’ Market
Lucki’s Exercise Equipment
World Health, YMCA
111th Ave Flea Market
Action Flooring, End of the Roll
Laurel on Whyte, Zocalo
Bully, Little Village, Sailin On
29 Armstrong, Ashley Home Furnishings, IKEA
Ellerslie Gift and Garden, Greenland Garden Centre
Red Tail Landing, The Ranch
de Boer’s Golf
Grub Med, Yianni’s, Yianni’s Back Yard
Earth’s General Store, Save-On-Foods, Sobey’s
Aveda on Whyte, Evelyn Charles, Mousy Brown’s Salon
Est-elle Academy, Eveline Charles
A & W, Delux Burger Bar, Fat Burger
Earth’s General Store, Optimum Health,
Sangsters Health Centre
2014-15
CATEGORY
GOLD WINNER
SECONDARY WINNERS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER
HOME BUILDER
HOME ELECTRONICS STORE
HOME IMPROVEMENT
HOME RENOVATOR
HOME SECURITY
ICE CREAM SHOP
INDIAN RESTAURANT
INNER CITY CONDO TOWER
INSURANCE COMPANY
ITALIAN RESTAURANT
JAPANESE RESTAURANT
JASPER HOTEL
JASPER RESTAURANT
JEWELRY STORE
LANDSCAPING/ LAWN CARE
LAWYER
LIGHTING STORE
LINGERIE STORE
LIQUOR STORE
LIVE THEATRE COMPANY
Homes by Avi
Best Buy
The Home Depot
Ackard Contractors Ltd.
ADT
Marble Slab Creamery
New Asian Village
The Pearl
AMA
Chianti Cafe & Restaurant
Mikado
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Jasper Pizza Place
Peoples Jewellers
Green Drop
Aaron Hymes
Park Lighting
Victoria’s Secret
Sherbrooke Liquor
Rapid Fire Theatre
Landmark Builders, Sterling Homes
3db Sound Company, Future Shop, Visions Electronics
Home Hardware, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Rona Home & Garden
Granite Transformations
Alarm Force, Telsco Alarm Systems, Vivint
Block 1912, Dairy Queen, Menchies Frozen Yogurt
Guru, Haweli, Zaika Indian Bistro
Icon, Tower on the Park
Canadian Direct Insurance, The Co-operators, Meloche Monnex
Café Amore, Corso 32, Sicilian Pasta Kitchen, Sorrentino’s
Japanese Village, Kobe, Kyoto
The Rimrock Resort Hotel, Sawridge Inn, Tonquin Inn
LUNCH SPOT
MASSAGE THERAPY
MEXICAN RESTAURANT
MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT
MOTORCYCLE SHOP
MOVIE THEATRE
MUFFLER SHOP
NAIL SALON
NEW COMMUNITY
NEWSPAPER COLUMNIST
OIL KINGS PLAYER
OILER’S PLAYER
PET GROOMER
PET STORE
PHYSIOTHERAPY
PLACE FOR CONCERTS
PLACE FOR LIVE THEATRE
PLACE FOR PRIME RIB
PLACE TO PLAY POOL
PLUMBER
PUB
RADIO MORNING SHOW
RADIO STATION
RADIO TALK SHOW
REAL ESTATE COMPANY
RV DEALER
SENIORS’ RESIDENCE
SHOE STORE
SHOPPING CENTRE
SHOPPING DISTRICT
SHWARMA/DONAIR SHOP
SKI RESORT
SKI STORE
SOCIAL MEDIA PERSONALITY
SPA/ESTHETICS STUDIO
SPORTING GOODS STORE
SPORTS BAR
Chopped Leaf
River Valley Health
Tres Carnales
Parkallen Restaurant
Harley-Davidson of Edmonton
Cineplex Odeon Windermere
Midas Muffler
Vo’s Nails
Windermere
Paula Simons
Curtis Lazar
Andrew Ference
PetSmart
PetSmart
Leading Edge
Winspear Centre
Citadel Theatre
Sawmill
The Billiard Club
Always Plumbing
The Next Act Pub
Garner Andrews
Sonic
Jason Gregor
ReMax River City
Trail Blazer RV
Lifestyle Options Riverbend
Kunitz Shoes
Southgate
Old Strathcona
La Shish Taouk
Marmot Basin
Pacesetter Sports
Paula Simons
Bliss Yoga Spa
Sport Chek
Schanks
STEAK HOUSE
SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS
SUSHI
SWIMMING FACILITY
TAILOR
TAX/ACCOUNTING SERVICE
THAI RESTAURANT
TIRE STORE
TOURIST ATTRACTION
TOY STORE
TRADE SCHOOLS
TRAVEL AGENCY
TV MORNING SHOW HOST
TV NEWS ANCHORPERSON
TV SERVICE PROVIDER
TV SPORTS ANCHOR
TV STATION
TV WEATHER PERSON
UNIVERSITY
VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT
VIETNAMESE SUB SANDWICH
WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM
WINDOW COVERINGS
WINE STORE
The Keg
YMCA
Mikado
Terwillegar Rec Centre
Capital Tailors
H & R Block
The King & I
Kal Tire
West Edmonton Mall
Toys “R” Us
NAIT
AMA
Stacey Brotzel
Gord Steinke
Shaw
Kevin Karius
Global Edmonton
Josh Claussen
University of Alberta
Doan’s
V Sandwiches
Weight Watchers
Wigger Draperies
Wine and Beyond
Birks, Crowley’s Jewellers, Independent Jewellers
4 Seasons, RCL Landscaping
Julia Renouf, Minsos Stewart Mason
La Senza, La Vie En Rose, Night Owl Imports
Liquor Depot, Real Canadian Liquore Store, Wine and Beyond
Citadel Theatre, Jubilations Dinner Theatre, Mayfield Dinner Theatre
Chicken For Lunch, Doan’s Vietnamese Restaurant, Fife and Dekel
Odette Youzwischen, Serenity Massage Sherwood Park
The Three Amigos, Café Del Sol, Julio’s Barrio
La Shish Taouk, Phoenicia, Sofra
Argyll Motor Sports, Cycle Works, Scona Cycle
Cineplex South Common, Garneau, Princess Theatre
Capilano Muffler & Brake
Binh’s Nails, Q Nails
Allard, Griesbach, Summerside
David Staples, Graham Thompson, Jim Matheson
Mitch Moroz, Trisan Jarry
Jordan Eberlie, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Taylor Hall
Dazzling Dogs, Groomingdales, Hollywoof
G&E Pharmacy, Global Pet Foods, Pet Value
Academy Place, Cura Physiotherapy, Pivitol
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Rexall Place, Starlight Room
Arts Barn, Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Varscona Theatre
Chop, The Keg, Vons Steak House & Oyster Bar
McNally’s High Run Club, The Metro, Schanks
Oliver Plumbing
Kelly’s Pub, O’Byrne’s Irish Pub, Sherlock Holmes
CBC, Crash & Mars, Pepper & Dylan
102.3 Now, 630 Ched, CBC
CBC, Portia Clark
Aarkan, RV City, Woody’s RV
Canterbury Manor, Rosedale Manor
Aldo, Gravity Pope, Town Shoes
Edmonton City Centre, Kingsway, West Edmonton Mall
124 Street, South Common
Queen Donair, Swiss Donair
Lake Louise, Rabbit Hill, Snow Valley
Sport Chek, Sundance
Brittney Leblanc, Kathleen Smith, Mack Male
Ahava Day Spa, Eveline Charles, Focus on You
Cabela’s, Mountain Equipment Coop, United Cycle
The Canadian Brewhouse, Hudsons Canadian Tap House,
The Pint Public House
Chop, Coliseum Steak & Pizza, LUX Steakhouse & Bar
Camp Nakamun, WECA Wave Camp
Furusato, Kyoto, Maki Maki
Commonwealth Rec Centre, Kinsmen Sports Centre, YMCA
Tony the Tailor
Liberty Tax, MNP, Shuster & Associates
Boualouang, Numchok Wilai, Viphalay
Canadian Tire, Costco, The Tire Warehouse
Fort Edmonton Park, Muttart Conservatory, River Valley
Kites and Other Delights, Laugh and Learn
Academy of Learning
Marlin Travel, Sears Travel, Travel Gurus
Bridget Ryan, Ryan Jesperson, Shaye Ganam
Darryl MacIntyre
Bell, Telus
Adam Cook, Grayson Knudson
CBC Edmonton, CTV Edmonton
Mike Sobel, Nicola Crosby
Concordia University, MacEwan University
Lemongrass Café, Pagolac, Thanh Thanh
Nhon Hoa Sandwich Bar
Dr. Bernstein, Jenny Craig, U Weight Loss
Budget Blinds
Bin 104, deVine Wines and Spirits, Vinomania
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PLACE FOR CONCERTS
EDMONTON JOURNAL READERS’ CHOICE AWARD GOLD WINNER
Winspear Centre
leaves the stage
I fatthethespotlight
Winspear Centre, it’s
never for very long. The awardwinning venue hosts more than
380 events a year, and is home
to the Edmonton Symphony
Orchestra (ESO) and vocal group,
Pro Coro Canada. The vision for
the centre began with Dr. Francis
G. Winspear, a British-born
Canadian, and lives on in the hearts
of Edmontonians. Dr. Winspear’s
donation to the Edmonton Concert
Hall Foundation made history as
the largest single private donation
ever made to a performing arts
organization in Canada.
The Winspear Centre is the
Edmonton Readers’ Choice Award
winner for Best Concert Venue in
2014. As director of community
relations, Michael Schurek is part
of a team that makes sure there
is something for everyone at
the Centre. “We make live music
accessible to everyone, servicing
the Greater Capital Region and
Northern Alberta. Symphony for
Kids and the Live at the Winspear
series are two examples that
continue to enrich a cross-section
of communities in Edmonton.”
After the centre’s grand opening
festival in September 1997, it
quickly gained global attention
for achieving an intimate concertgoing experience—there are just
over 1900 seats in the hall, and
no seat is farther than 30 metres
from the stage.
However, the Winspear Centre
offers more than a desirable seat in
the hall. The on-stage experience
is something sought after by
artists around the world. Tony
Bennett dubbed the Winspear
one of his top five because of
the superior acoustics. The
Edmonton Symphony Orchestra,
David Suzuki, Sarah McLaughlin,
The Winspear Centre
is a cornerstone
in the Edmonton
Arts District. Along
with our partners
the Citadel, AGA,
Edmonton Public
Library, Edmonton
Opera and Alberta
Ballet, we create
a more vibrant
downtown.
—Michael Schurek, director of community relations
and John Legend represent only
a handful of the amazing artists,
presenters,
comedians,
and
thinkers who graced the stage in
2014 alone.
The Winspear team is dedicated
to artistic development, event
management,
subscriptions,
and educational outreach. “The
Winspear Centre is a cornerstone
in the Edmonton Arts District,”
says Mr. Schurek. “Along with
our partners the Citadel, AGA,
Edmonton
Public
Library,
Edmonton Opera and Alberta
Ballet, we create a more vibrant
downtown.”
There is no doubt the Winspear
Centre will continue to fulfill Dr.
Francis G. Winspear’s dream “To
have a place where the people
of our region can make the most
beautiful music they are capable
of—and share it with each other.”
For more information about the
Winspear Centre, to view upcoming
calendar of events, and to order
tickets, visit winspearcentre.com,
or download the Winspear Centre
app for Android or iPhone.
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COBS BREAD
one of your
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bakeries!
BAKERY
EDMONTON JOURNAL READERS’ CHOICE AWARD WINNER
COBS BREAD
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OBS Bread is part of the world’s most successful franchise bakery
Delight has been in operation for more than 30 years and has more
than 700 bakeries across Australia, New Zealand and Canada where
the company operates as COBS Bread. COBS Bread opened the first
bakery in Vancouver in November 2003, has grown to more than 75
locations across Canada, and is continuing to expand.
Real Bread, Real People, Real Delight
COBS Bread was built on a promise to bake fresh, high quality products, train and develop excellent people and delight customers each
and every time. COBS differentiates itself in the marketplace through
its fresh baking and creation of excellent customer experiences.
Freshness Promise
We promise to bring you the freshest, highest quality baked goods
every day. Each morning our dedicated bakers are up early making
bread from scratch for you to enjoy. At the end of the day all of our
left over bread is given to local charities.
End of Day Giving Program
COBS Bread is a proud supporter of the local community in which
we do business and committed to giving back. All end of day product is donated to various local charities and food banks, for distribution to the less fortunate, hungry and those in need. Giving back to
the community is part of COBS’ core values and business model; it
is part of who we are and what we do. It allows us to tell the community more about ourselves through these partnerships and who
we support.
For more information about COBS Bread, visit cobsbread.com.
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tourist attraction
shopping centre
EDMONTON JOURNAL READERS’ CHOICE award GOLD WINNER
EDMONTON JOURNAL READERS’ CHOICE award WINNER
West Edmonton Mall
West Edmonton Mall –
Never the same place twice.
Edmonton is the kind of city where we
often let our visitors brag about the great
things we have here. West Edmonton Mall
is no exception. We hear news and statistics
from time to time, but when you step back
and really look at West Edmonton Mall, you
know it’s truly one of the most special places
in Canada, and the world for that matter.
It’s still the largest shopping centre in North
America. And it’s held the distinction of
being the number one tourist attraction in
Edmonton and in Alberta for decades. The
number of visitors that come to the mall
continues to grow. West Edmonton Mall
now hosts over 30-million visitors a year.
People from out of town and out of country
love it for its sheer size and variety of
stores and attractions. Edmontonians love
it because it continually reinvents itself and
it’s never really the same mall twice.
You have to shop it to believe it.
The philosophy behind the success of
West Edmonton Mall is to continually offer
visitors amazing new shopping experiences.
The list of exclusive stores continues to grow
and evolve. Whether it’s the introduction
of the innovative Simons in the mall’s west
end in 2012, or adding exclusive shops such
as Tiffany & Co., DKNY and kate spade
new york, it continues to set the bar high.
Future tenants include stores such as UGG
Australia and Desigual—two worldwide
brands bringing the best to Edmonton.
The fun never ends.
No conversation about West Edmonton
Mall
would
be
complete
without
mentioning its incredible attractions.
Almost everyone is familiar with the world’s
largest indoor waterpark, featuring over 17
unique waterslides and play features and
the biggest indoor wave pool on earth.
And there’s the world’s largest indoor
amusement park at Galaxyland, with over
24 rides and play areas, but did you know
that West Edmonton Mall also holds the
official designation of being host to one of
Alberta’s zoos? It’s true. The mall’s Sea Life
Caverns is home to more than 100 species
of fish, sharks, sea turtles and marine life.
And the California sea lions amaze and
entertain guests every day at Sea Lion’s
Rock.
A great place to unwind.
Guests who visit and stay at the mall rave
about its diversity. After experiencing a
day of shopping or an afternoon at the Ice
Palace, World Waterpark or Galaxyland,
there’s a world of choice for dining and
relaxing. Bourbon Street is the place to go
to catch the game, meet friends or have
a quiet dinner. If you’ve never stayed at
Fantasyland Hotel, you don’t know what
you’re missing. There are over 355 guest
rooms, including luxury suites and, of
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course, 12 different styles of theme rooms,
among them the all-new Polynesian Room,
which will make you feel like you’re on a
Hawaiian holiday.
Rediscover the magic.
Some of the best experiences visitors
share with the mall come from people right
here in Edmonton. Many have decided to
put on their tourist caps and take a minivacation right in their own backyard at the
mall. They see the mall with fresh eyes, the
way a tourist would, and fall in love with
the shops and attractions all over again.
If you haven’t been to the mall in a while,
you might be surprised at all the great new
stores, restaurants and attractions you’ll
find. That’s one of the best things about
West Edmonton Mall. It’s always changing
and making the experience for visitors
better than ever before.
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EDMONTON JOURNAL READERS’ CHOICE AWARD WINNER
Sherwood Ford
Ford is nicknamed
S herwood
“The Giant”—and it definitely
towered over the competition
in this year’s Readers’ Choice
Awards, winning the top favourite
in the New Auto Dealer Domestic
category.
With a history in Edmonton and
area going back to the 1930s—it’s
been in Sherwood Park since 2011—
a mixture of superior customer
service and diverse inventory are
two things that make Sherwood
Ford stand out, says president
Mark Hicks.
“We’ve had as much as $64
million in new inventory on the
ground at one time,” says Hicks. “If
you’re looking for a Ford Vehicle
we will have it, with the equipment
you want, and in the colour you
desire.”
Sherwood Ford’s main location
covers more than nine and a
half acres, with another eight
acres of off-site storage. That
large inventory base helped In
September, as Sherwood Ford
ranked third in all of North America
for Ford F-Series Retail truck
delivery. But it’s the attention to
service, and customers that have
made the dealership really stand
out among Journal readers.
“Our staff is very professional
and well trained in customer
service—we don’t sell people
cars, we help them buy cars,” says
Hicks. “Our job is to simply help
them find the right vehicle for their
personal requirements. And if we
do the job correctly and satisfy
their needs, that customer will
leave our dealership driving a new
or used vehicle from us.”
Sherwood prides itself on having
sales staff that is committed to
the brand. Perhaps none more so
than Ed Solkowski, who recently
turned 80 and is still
going strong in the
showroom, Hicks says.
While our primary market
In fact, he’ll celebrate
is here in the greater
his 60th anniversary
with the dealership
Edmonton area, I think
next spring.
“He’s the longestpeople will travel for good
standing employee of a
service, a good price, and
car dealership that we
know
of…anywhere—
a good reputation.
he still sells vehicles
—Mark Hicks, president
every day,” says Hicks.
“There’s
generally
a
lot of longevity here,
we
have
dedicated
knowledgeable employees, and you need to get an oil change,
when you have that, you can build a winter tires installed, or even an
team that gels well and makes sure engine replaced. To make things
you can focus on good customer even more convenient, Sherwood
service and happy people.”
Ford introduced a “Rapid Service”
After sales, service is also a on-site four bay facility this spring,
passion of the dealership. With where no appointment is required
close to 50 service bays open six for minor work, and customers
days a week, and a large retail and enjoy a fast turn-around.
commercial vehicle component,
“Whatever is needed, we can fix
there is little waiting required if it,” says Hicks, noting his service
department has multiple lifts
that can carry up to 30,000 lbs.
We have great service and parts
management and our technical
staff has incredible depth with
unique specialization within our
dealership to ensure proper
diagnosis and repair. So our
ability to service both consumer
and
commercial
vehicles
is
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Sherwood
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“While our primary market is here
in the greater Edmonton area, I
think people will travel for good
service, a good price, and a good
reputation,” Hicks says. “That’s
part of being ‘The Giant’: we have
the selection and the service
that attracts customers to our
dealership”
While we have an incredible
product line now “We at Sherwood
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starting to arrive and are in our
showroom now.”
“On behalf of myself and our
team, I’d also like to say thank you
to our customers, we appreciate
all the support we’ve been given
and we really appreciate being
recognized by the Journal and its
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EDMONTON JOURNAL READERS’ CHOICE AWARD GOLD WINNER
The Pearl
E people
very year, more and more
make Edmonton
their home. We are a city plump
with participators, doers, innovators and visionaries. It was
a clear vision of condo living
in Edmonton’s downtown and
surrounding neighbourhoods
that led our Edmonton-based
company, Regency Developments, to become leaders in
supporting infill communities
in our thriving city. With 1500
brand new condominiums developed since 2008, Regency
is just getting started.
Years of dedication and creative architecture have contributed to our sold-out properties
south of the river at Madison
on Whyte and Serenity Gardens and downtown at Quest
Condominiums and High Street
District Properties. Edgewater
Village on Jasper has 276 units
rented and construction of
both towers is well underway
changing the city skyline on
the east side. Standing proud
to the west, the iconic 36-storey Pearl Tower is the jewel of
Regency’s portfolio. But it is
the rooftop patios, proud foyers, inviting courtyards, and attention to community integrity
that set us apart, giving great
present and future appeal to
living a fulfilling life in our city.
Regency builds with the intention of transforming our
valued purchasers into neighbours and not just people who
share an elevator. Our vision
for growing Edmonton involves offering homebuyers a
safe, quality investment, as well
as a chance to take advantage
of existing infrastructure and
join and contribute to established communities. However,
the focus on infill developments
comes with great responsibility.
Regency listens to and invites
conversation with the members of existing communities
in which we build and we seek
balance between city preservation and smart, insightful development to uphold Edmonton as
a major city and meet community expectations. Our impressive Pearl Tower, now over 75
percent sold and within weeks
of possessions, illustrates one
example of successful community discussion; a public park is
part of the private property to
accommodate walkability in the
area, features local art and offers a gathering place that reflects the values of the Oliver
community.
Three exciting new Regency
projects will be breaking ground
in the coming months: two in
Edmonton’s core and another in
the South which will offer buyers
impeccable living space choices.
The first of the three projects
is a 244-unit condominium at
121 St., and 105 Ave., across the
way from Regency’s sold-out
High Street District properties.
In the heart of the 124th Street
community, development of the
new concrete mid-rise complex,
slated to commence November
2014, will feature modern-style
architecture with a combination
of six- and eight-storey structures. Buyers will have a choice
of one- and two-bedroom units
and a large central courtyard
area to entertain friends and
mingle with neighbours.
The second concrete mid-rise
development will also break
ground in November 2014, just
off 111 St., and Ellerslie Road.
At this southern gateway, the
Ellerslie Road development will
feature 105 units inside eight
storeys with a roof-top patio,
an attractive price point and
a location with easy access to
lifestyle amenities, schools and
major thoroughfares, including
Anthony Henday and the LRT at
Century Park.
The downtown buzz in 2014
has reached a new height. Increasingly, people venture to
the core to work, find amazing meals, quality education,
boutique fashion and a place
to live. Regency’s third upcoming development will speak
to the strong desire of many
Edmontonians to live close to
an increasingly vibrant community. The project will also
continue Regency’s legacy of
leaving a mark on Edmonton’s
ever-changing skyline, which
began with Pearl Tower, and will
continue with this anticipated
40-storey, mixed-use development at Jasper Ave., and 113 St.
Regency hopes to break ground
in 2015.
With these three new developments, Regency continues to
build a reputation through their
actions and the living spaces
they create. We are not only
part of the city’s new development, but part of the ongoing conversation in Edmonton
about how to increase density
and entrench lives in enriched,
established communities, and
change people’s perceptions
about Edmonton’s future, not
only as a place to live, but as the
place to stay.
Connect with a Regency
Development team member
at 780-497-1700 to find out
more about Regency’s latest
developments.
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HOME BUILDER
EDMONTON JOURNAL READERS’ CHOICE AWARD GOLD WINNER
Homes by Avi
a drive through one of
T ake
Edmonton’s newer neighbourhoods,
and you can quickly figure out which
homes were built by Homes by Avi,
before you even step inside a front
door. “There’s so much attention paid
to the exterior design,” says Renny
Wong, Homes by Avi’s marketing
manager. “There’s more intricate
gable work, for instance, higher-end
siding, more stonework, finishings that
help enhance the curb appeal of our
homes.”
That beautiful attention to details
is partly what has made the Alberta
“Maybe they can’t afford to pay
home builder such a standout
league fees, or the equipment
amongst Edmontonians. This
to play that sport. KidSport can
is not the first big award the
It means a lot. It means that
help.”
builder has received in the
Homes by Avi staff are also
past couple of years. Earlier
we are continually providing
very busy with annual food bank
this year Homes by Avi won the
a product that people like to
fundraisers, and many staff
2014 New Home Buyer’s Choice
participates in The Inside Ride,
Award, and the Awards of
purchase and are happy with.
a fundraiser to help kids with
Excellence in Housing Builder
cancer and their families. This
of the Year – Large Volume.
We have to continue that, to
Christmas season, Homes by
Most recently Homes by Avi
provide the best customer
Avi is accepting donations to
was named Alberta Multifamily
Santa’s Anonymous at all their
Builder of the Year in 2014. But
—Renny Wong, marketing manager
service possible.
showhome locations and their
every award is special, says
main office.
Wong.
Even amongst their own
“It means a lot,” he says. “It
teams, Homes by Avi staff are
means that we are continually
always ready to jump in and help one
providing a product that people like to
and Paisley are just a few of the
another, Wong says. Fall, for instance,
purchase and are happy with. We have
Edmonton communities where you’ll
is a particularly busy time for Site
to continue that and provide the best
find Homes by Avi.
Superintendents because they are
customer service possible.”
In fact, by the end of 2014, Homes
finishing jobs and putting the lastA certified master builder, Homes by
by Avi will have built more than 350
minute touches on homes to ensure
Avi was started in Calgary in 1978, as a
new homes in Edmonton this year
they’re ready for pre-Christmas
builder of new townhomes and houses
alone. And across the province, the
possession dates.
throughout some of the city’s most
number of Homes by Avi houses is in
The corporate culture is all about
desirable neighborhoods.
Homes
the thousands, says Wong.
teamwork, says Wong. With that in
by Avi then entered the Edmonton
Yet throughout all the work, Homes
mind, Homes by Avi’s office staff will
housing market in 1998 for what was
by Avi staff have never forgotten
often show up to pitch in and help
to be a temporary project, but quickly
their dedication to the communities
with site clean-up, painting, whatever
became one of the city’s most soughtthey serve, Wong says. This past
needs to be done.
after builders.
year, they partnered with KidSport
“Even a one-day delay can throw a
Henley Heights, Rosenthal, Maple
Edmonton, and donated $10,000
wrench into a family’s plans— they’ve
Crest,
Summerside,
Chappelle
toward programs that keep kids
booked movers, taken the time off
Gardens, The Village at Griesbach,
active. “KidSport helps children play
work to setup their new home” Wong
Trumpeter by Big Lake, Glenridding
the sports they want,” Wong says.
says. “We’re all here to work together
and make things happen. It’s about
making sure the product is ready
when the customer expects it.”
Homes by Avi use a six-stage
quality control process as well as
two third-party inspections before
each new owner moves in. And the
good customer service and teamwork
doesn’t end when a family moves into
their new home. Not at all, Wong says.
“A lot of home buyers believe that
once they move in, the relationship
with the builder ends,” he says. “But
we have our warranty and service
work that we continue to offer. We
want to ensure our homeowners are
always happy with our work.”
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FURNITURE STORE
EDMONTON JOURNAL READERS’ CHOICE AWARD WINNER
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Ashley Furniture
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it can be difficult to find one that
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“From our perspective, it starts
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vice president of Ashley Furniture
HomeStore. “We have differentiated ourselves from the masses by
developing and displaying distinct
Lifestyle Collections in our show
rooms.”
There are 13 Ashley stores in western Canada, with two of them located in Edmonton. And having invested in product development over
the last few years, they have made it
easier for customers to come in and
get their homes set up with the use
of these collections.
“We are more than just pieces – we
offer the complete room, making
the shopping experience easier for
our guests, who we know are very
busy in their lives,” says King.
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to our trained sales professionals, to
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guests appreciate this.”
In addition to the services they provide their customers, Ashley Furniture HomeStore is also committed
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Founded in 2010, the ‘A Hope to
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of funds from each mattress that is
sold.
“We reach out to the community
for nominations of children who
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sleep,” describes King. The funds
collected from the sale of their mattresses are used to “provide beds to
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MOTORCYCLE SHOP
EDMONTON JOURNAL READERS’ CHOICE AWARD WINNER
Cycle Works
New Showroom
Now Open
its humble beginnings as a
F rom
260 feet service bay and snow-
mobile machine shop, Cycle Works
never would have imagined becoming the motorsports industry
leaders that they are today. Now
with five locations and numerous
awards to their name, Cycle Works
is honored that Edmonton Journal
Readers voted for them.
“It’s very humbling,” says Jay Padilla, partner and unit sales lead at
Cycle Works. “We very much appreciate the recognition from Edmonton readers.”
In 1980, Don Galloway founded
Cycle Works when he opened a
260 feet service bay to build snowmobiles from the ground up. Passionate about motorsports, he built
custom-made machines for his
customers. Cycle Works has grown
over the last 34 years to open locations in Calgary, Okotoks, Red Deer
and west of Edmonton in Acheson.
They’ve also won numerous awards,
including their proudest achievement: an induction into the Polaris
Hall of Fame in 2008.
While the awards are
nice, it’s not why they
are in the business, says
Padilla. The passion for
the industry is what
drives the people behind
Cycle Works. Combined,
department heads have
120 years of retail experience between them and partners form a
unique ownership team that drives
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their success. Motorsport enthusiast themselves, several staff members have been working with Cycle
Works from the beginning, building
the machine their customers love to
ride.
“There is nothing like the ultimate
freedom that our industry brings to
an individual,” says Padilla. “It’s just
you, the open road or the open trail,
and one hell of a grin.”
What surprises Padilla is that, over
the years, his customers have become his friends. By going for rides,
he has created long-lasting friendships with his customers. Generations of customers are now coming
to Cycle Works for their motorsports needs. Padilla has countless stories where kids, who would
come in with their parents to look
at machines, are now buying their
own quads, snowmobiles or motorcycles.
Having just expanded the business
to include a second floor and an Indian motorcycles showroom, Cycle
Works is thinking of the future and
building the next 30
years of motorsports in
Edmonton. Focusing on
its love for the industry,
Cycle Works provides
customers with the machines they need to pursue their passions.
Find Cycle Works at
5688 75th St. For more information
visit cycleworksedmonton.com or
call 780-440-3200.
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AUTO BODY SHOP
EDMONTON JOURNAL READERS’ CHOICE AWARD WINNER
Reflections Autobody
day, we’re a vibrant, full service
Byautobody
shop,” proclaims the Re-
flections Autobody Ltd. website. And
“by night, a band of highly-trained, elite,
special autobody repair techs on the
lam from the law.”
It’s clear the Reflections Autobody
staff like to have fun, but they take their
work seriously as well.
“All of us, from front office to the guys
in the back, just have a real passion for
what we do,” says Gary Laschuk, owner
of Reflections Autobody Ltd. “Whenever we hire someone new, I always advise
them to treat the car they’re working on
like it’s their mother’s car.”
Located in south Edmonton, Reflec-
tions Autobody is a member of CSN,
an association of the top collision repair
body shops nationwide. “In 2009, we
were first in western Canada to be handpicked by CSN to join their association,
which is a great honour,” adds Laschuk.
And while he and his staff take pride
in their show-room quality work, they’re
also proud of their community involvement. Specifically, in the Wheels for
Charity program, several staff members
donate their time to provide a professionally refurbished vehicle to a deserving family.
“We hope to have the next vehicle
ready by December 2015, just in time for
Christmas.”
• Recognized by all Insurance Companies
as a Collision Repair Specialist
• National Lifetime Warranty • 24 Hour Towing
• Glass Replacement • Paintless Dent Repair • Rust Check
• And Above All, QUALITY, TRUST & INTEGRITY
All of us, from front office to the guys
in the back, just have a real passion
for what we do.
— Gary Laschuk, owner
5365 93 ST NW • 780.437.6321 • reflectionsautobody.com
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HAMBURGER
EDMONTON JOURNAL READERS’ CHOICE AWARD WINNER
Fatburger
I unique. A culture. A phenomenon, if you will. She
n 1952, our founder Lovie Yancey created something
created the biggest, juiciest hamburgers anyone had
ever seen. So obviously, there was only one name for
them – Fatburger.
What makes our award winning burgers so special?
Premium ingredients. We start with fresh, never frozen
AAA Angus beef. No additives, binders or fillers. Then
we add hand-cut lettuce, tomatoes and onions and your
choice of free toppings. One bite and you’ll know why
Fatburger has been a burger icon since 1952!
Our extensive menu also includes a variety of specialty
burgers, marinated chicken breast sandwiches, sage &
rosemary infused turkey burgers, veggie burgers, and
hand-scooped “best anywhere” ice cream milkshakes.
There’s also Buffalo’s chicken tenders – plump and
juicy chicken tenderloin, lightly battered,
hand breaded and cooked to perfection,
accompanied by your choice of Buffalo’s
signature dipping sauce. We’re pleased to
offer “Lettuce Wrap Your Burger,” a glutenfree, low carb option for beef, chicken, turkey
and veggie burgers or sandwiches.
With 20 Alberta locations - 8 in Edmonton
- Fatburger offers quality, value, variety, and
exceptional customer service in an upbeat,
family friendly environment.
Big. Juicy. Tasty. Now that’s a Fatburger!
8 Locations throughout
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LIVE THEATRE COMPANY
EDMONTON JOURNAL READERS’ CHOICE AWARD WINNER
Mayfield Dinner Theatre
F
or four decades, Edmonton’s Mayfield Dinner Theatre has been a favourite stop for both theatre-goers and
culinary fans.
“We are so excited that Edmontonians
have chosen us for this award,” says
Jessica Rogers, Mayfield’s marketing
manager.
“Edmonton has so much amazing theatre going on, but for a lot of people,
the Mayfield is a local icon. They went
to the theatre for special occasions:
birthdays, anniversaries. We have ticket-holders that have been with us since
the early days.”
The theatre was started in 1972 in the
then-Mayfield Inn and Suites. But the
hotel recently underwent a renovation
and rebranding. It
is now the DoubleTree by Hilton.
The
theatre’s
name,
however, remains the
same. “We wanted to pay our respects to history.”
That said the
Mayfield has certainly seen changes. In the past three
years, the dining room has received
new seating, sound equipment and
buffet tables.
The famous prime rib hasn’t changed,
but Chef Willie White has updated other dishes to reflect modern trends.
“He’s using a lot more local and seasonal vegetables, meats and cheese,”
Rogers says. “The salads have been redone, and the desserts, too.”
However, the buffet’s legendary size
hasn’t changed. “Our buffet is huge. It’s
unlike any other buffet.”
Indeed, the Mayfield offers experiences unlike anything else. Celebrities, including Jamie Farr and the Waltons’ Michael Learned, have graced the stage.
And some of the world’s greatest
plays — Chicago, Hairspray, Cabaret,
and Driving Miss Daisy — have been
performed on stage.
“It’s so much fun,” Rogers
says. “We’re thrilled that
everyone loves our new
changes.”
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LIQUOR STORE
EDMONTON JOURNAL READERS’ CHOICE AWARD GOLD WINNER
Sherbrooke
Liquor
Liquor Store is a family owned business offering
S herbrooke
Edmontonians a unique liquor shopping experience.
As “one of Canada’s best” and known as “the beer store”
Sherbrooke Liquor Store boasts an impressive selection of
beers, wine and spirits. As David Owens, one of the family
owners will joke “if we don’t have it, we’ll find it and if we can’t
find it, you don’t want it.”
With the largest selection of craft beer in Canada, and one of
the best collections of wine and spirits in Alberta, it’s a store
that must be seen to believe. It’s easy to see why they are so
popular in and outside their community and how Sherbrooke
Liquor is just as passionate about liquor as their customers.
Their attention to the customer is a significant part of their
success. Besides having or finding a particular product,
Sherbrooke Liquor runs two clubs; A Beer Club which runs
outside of the store every quarter and an in house Wine Club.
This is a great way to introduce people to unique products. If
you’re not ready for a club, feel free to ask the staff questions.
They are always willing to offer advice and help make your
picks a worthwhile experience.
D’AwwW
Shucks!
Thanks, Edmonton
for voting us
If we don’t have it, we’ll find
it and if we can’t find it, you
—David Owens, owner
don’t want it!
readers choice.
we think you’re
real swell too!
Sherbrooke Liquor Store also runs several events to help
the new and experienced patron. Every week they have an
in-store product tasting event like WINESDAY and Thirsty
Thursdays, focusing on beer and the occasional Tap take over
on their Growler bar. They also put on Edmonton’s beer and
wine tasting event Urban Craft & Beer Festival with proceeds
going to the Urban Spirits Rotary Club.
In the last several years Sherbrooke Liquor Store is proud to
have sponsored the Live at the Winspear concert series and
participate in events like, Zin on the River, Pinot on the Patio,
Shabam and the Rum festival to help such charities like the
Stollery Children’s Hospital, Arthritis Society and the Kidney
Foundation.
You’ll find something for everyone and every occasion at
Sherbrooke Liquor Store. You can find them at 11819 St. Albert
Trail. For more information visit sherbrookeliquor.ca or call
780-455-4556.
11819 ST ALBERT TRAIL | 780.455.4556
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We strive to be the best we can;
we are always very price conscious.
We’re doing corporate purchasing
to make sure we’re going to market
with the best prices we possibly can.
— Colin Wilson, sales and marketing manager
HOME BUILDER
EDMONTON JOURNAL READERS’ CHOICE AWARD WINNER
Sterling Homes
you’re a first time home buyer or an empty nester,
W hether
a large family or small, Sterling Homes has a quality
product for you.
Sterling Homes has been working hard to diversify its
offerings with multiple product lines in order to cater to
all demographics. The company has added duplexes with
attached front garage, detached garage and attached rear
garage; townhouses with attached front garage and rear
attached garage; and rear lane homes to its line up.
Sterling Homes has also changed the specifications on its
Simply Sterling and Sterling Standard product lines, to be
more contemporary than ever before.
Simply Sterling includes duplexes, townhouses, rear laned
homes, and attached front garage single family homes; while
Sterling Standard features homes over 1,700 square feet in
size.
“We strive to be the best we can,” says Sterling Homes sales
and marketing manager, Colin Wilson. “We are always very
price conscious. We’re doing corporate purchasing to make
sure we’re going to market with the best prices we possibly
can.”
Sterling Homes was named 2011 Builder of the Year, Canadian
Home Builders Association - Edmonton Awards of Excellence;
2012 finalist Builder of the Year; 2014 finalist Large Volume
Builder of the Year; Multi-Family Builder of the Year. Alberta
Awards of Excellence, finalist 2013 Multi-Family Builder of the
Year; 2014 Multi-Family Builder of the Year.
Sterling Homes has been expanding its land positions
throughout Edmonton and in 2015 the company is set to
open in four new subdivisions. Building homes in a total of 19
subdivisions.
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PET GROOMER
EDMONTON JOURNAL READERS’ CHOICE AWARD WINNER
Dazzling Dogs Grooming
sets Dazzling Dogs apart from other groomers is they
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let the dogs socialize with the other dogs while waiting to
be groomed in their small dog park. The only time they don’t is
if the owner of the dog requests that they don’t. This causes less
stress for the dogs and allows them to feel more relaxed. The
owners are dog lovers and with their experienced staff they offer
a friendly and PAW-sitive environment with reasonable pricing.
For more details visit dazzlingdogsgrooming.net
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to eight treatment rooms that include a couple’s
massage room and two laser rooms. The manicure
and pedicure room envelopes you with warmth as
you sit in vibrating massage chairs. Yoga and spa
patrons can enjoy a fully-stocked lounge, locker
room and retail offerings. Visit blissyogaspa.com.
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Thank You
for your Vote!
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Yellowhead Auctions
Thank you Edmonton
for choosing us as one
of your Favorites in the
category of
Auction House
For more information visit
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call 780-471-4039
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EDMONTON JOURNAL READERS’ CHOICE AWARD WINNER
Blue Jar Antiques
Jar AnBlue
tique Mall
They currently
represent
apwas conceived
proximately 50
in late 2012 by
antiques
and
four partners
collectibles
to complement
dealers in their
the industry by
7,000
square
offering yet anfeet showroom.
other venue for
It’s filled with
collectors and
antique to retro
would be colto shabby chic
lectors to enfurniture, counjoy. They have
try store, china &
been open for
glass, advertising
just over a year
signs, oil & gas,
and a half and already we’re farm, architectural, vintage
hearing nothing but praise toys, oddities & notions and
from customers who just everything in between. Visit
bluejarantiquemall.com.
love our new place!
favourite spa.
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VOTING
EDMONTON!
Thank you
Edmonton Journal readers
for choosing us
as one of your top antiques
and collectibles destinations.
bluejarantiquemall.com
15230 Stony Plain Rd NW,
Edmonton
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CAR WASH
EDMONTON JOURNAL READERS’ CHOICE AWARD WINNER
Rock-N-Wash
in the 1950s, the car wash
Back
was a social hub where cruisers
I’d like to
thank the
community
at large for
trusting us
with their
service and
we look
forward to
growing this
relationship
as we move
along.
— Sylvain Blouin, founder and pPresi-
would gather to show off their fancy
cars as the sounds of Elvis, Bill Haley
and Chuck Berry filled the air.
After just over a year in business,
it won the top favourite in the
Car Wash category in this year’s
Reader’s Choice Awards. Thanks to
how it invokes nostalgia for years
gone by, it won the hearts of Journal
readers.
“The car wash industry has been
operating the same way for years
and years, so when
I
committed
to joining the
industry,
I
wanted to do
it—as
Frank
Sinatra
once
sang—my way,”
says
president
and
founder
Sylvain
Blouin,
who spent 20
years
climbing
the
corporate
ladder, including
time at a Fortune
500
company,
before
leaving
it
all
behind
and going into
the car wash
business.
“I’ve always had
a passion for rock
and roll music—it’s the authenticity,
the 1950s and ‘60s cars—the ’57
Chev is my favourite. I wanted to
create a fun environment, because
I know going to wash a dirty car
when it is -20 Celsius is not the most
pleasant thing to do. So we try to
create a bit of an experience here.”
Besides the ‘50s-era trappings,
Rock-N-Wash features state-ofthe-art car wash services, with an
automatic touchless system that
can handle 85 cars per hour. There
are also 12 drive-through advanced
self-wash bays that feature a global
patent-pending design. Several
huge 110-foot truck and RV bays are
available, too.
“We’ve
introduced
detailing
services, such as dry carpet
shampooing, and our clients can
put air in their tires in a warm,
pleasant environment,” says Blouin.
“We even have a vanilla-fresh scent
dispenser.”
After your car is Groovy Clean, you
can hop into Rock-N-Wash’s retail
store, where you can find classic
retro candies like Pez dispensers,
Gold Mine nugget bubble gum and
wax bottles, get a milkshake, or
check out classic toys of the era like
parachute soldiers.
Rock-N-Wash
offers
special
fleet accounts, with customized
accounting software that lets
owners keep track of how often
their vehicles are cleaned. And all
customers can ask to have detailed
electronic receipts emailed to them.
There’s also the Groovy Club, a
loyalty program that nets clients 10
per cent discounts on washes, free
washes on birthdays, and other VIP
extras (it’s free to join).
This past year, Blouin hosted
popular show-and-shines at the
car wash, and he says he plans to
resume this popular event next
spring. Who knows, maybe Elvis
and Marilyn will drop by like they did
for Rock-N-Wash’s
first anniversary?
“I’d like to give
a
tremendous
thank you to
Journal readers,”
says Blouin. “I’d
like to thank the
community
at
large for trusting
us with their
service and we
look
forward
to growing this
relationship
as
we move along.”
W a t c h
for
special
promotions
coming
this
C h r i s t m a s
season.
Take a nostalgic
trip back in time
at Rock-N-Wash, located at 4803
55 Ave., just north of the 50th Street
and Whitemud Drive interchange.
You can also visit rock-n-wash.com
or call 780-951-ROCK.
Rock-N-Wash uses 100 percent
fresh, softened water along with
spot free reverse osmosis rinse
water and is open seven days a
week from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and 8
a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays.
Edmonton’s Grooviest
Multi-Service
Vehicle Wash Facility !
“Revolutionizing The Car Wash Experience”
THANK YOU EDMONTON – YOU ROCK!
3 years ago Rock-N-Wash™ was only an idea, a vision, a dream. Designing and developing
a unique multi service points Wash Facility from scratch certainly came with its challenges and
learnings, however, your support has helped make the Dream become a reality, Thank You! If
you’ve never Rock-N-Wash™ with us, here’s a summary of our Rocking Services:
12 DRIVE THRU BAYS
4 TRUCK & RV BAYS
TOUCHLESS AUTOMATIC
GROOVY CLUB
> No Backing Up Ever
> Huge Bays
> Complementary
Undercarriage Wash
> Dry Carpet Shampoo
> Foam Wax Conditioner
> Air for your tires
> Electronic E-Mail Receipt
> Touchscreen Technology
> Fresh Scent Dispenser
> 1300 PSI High Pressure
> Flexible Wand Handle – Soft
Hog Hair Foam Brush
> Coins, Credit Card, Gift Card,
Fleet Card, National Fleet
Card Payment Options at
each bay
> 16’ X 16’ Clearance Doors
> 110’ long, Super B Friendly
> Foam Cannon Degreaser
> Fire Hose
> Heavy Duty Degreaser
> 2100 PSI High Pressure
> Touchscreen Technology
> Electronic E-Mail Receipt
> Clean & Bright LED Lights
> 4 Trucks Can Wash at the
same time with no Pressure
Decrease at all
> Soft Hog Hair Foam Brush
> Credit Card, Gift Card, Fleet
Card, National Fleet Card
Payment Options at each bay
> 100% Touchless
> 85 Cars/Hour Capacity. 4
vehicles can be washed at
the same time!
> 3 Monthly Unlimited Packages
to choose from starting at
only $49.99 +gst/month
> Radio Frequency Payment
Technology
> 2 stage presoak, trifoam
conditioner, 3 High Pressure
Rinse, Spot Free Rinse, Tire
Shine, Undercarriage & 5
Powerful Dryers
> FREE Wash on your Birthday
> 10% Discount on All Washes
(Auto. and or Self-Wash Bays)
> VIP Communication on
promotions, special events
> Obtain $10.00 wash credit just
for joining
> FREE to join
Westernone has been with Rock N
Wash from the start, what impresses us
is how clean it is, the professional staff,
it’s a state of the art facility, convenient
location and hours. We take all our
company vehicles, plus I know most
tak their own vehicles there.
of staff takes
har to
Sylvain and his staff work hard
!
ing
say
are
ers
tom
cus
What our
mak every visit a pleasant one.
make
Dwayne C.
All of our service points use 100% Fresh, Softened Water with 99.7% Pure Salt and we also offer
Pure Spot Free Rinse Water treated by our reverse osmosis system.
WE ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING NATIONAL FLEET CARDS: PHH, EMKAY, FOSS, ARI, ELEMENT
Best, Most Secured and Detailed Fleet Program in Town!
Best
> 100% Detailed Tracking and Reporting of Services used – Preferential Rates!
> Optional, Time stamped, automated electronic receipt. Know exactly when the wash was completed.
> Program Flexibility, assign a card per driver, per unit, or use a Fleet Card for the entire ffleet kept at our front desk
> Higher Security with Unique or Generic PIN Security Number
> No “Miscellaneous Charge” on your statement, each item is detailed and specifically recorded. You can even see if a driver used the Foam Brush, Soap, Etc.
> One PDF of ALL wash transactions can be provided on a monthly basis and or on demand
> Ease of Accounting. Monthly Invoice summarizes wash expenses per unit/ffleet card, no more manual calculation
To see us in action, checkout our video:
www.Rock-N-Wash.com
4803-55 Avenue, north of Leon’s
780-951-ROCK (7625)
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EDMONTON JOURNAL READERS’ CHOICE AWARD GOLD WINNER
Alberta Motor Assocation
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CHINESE RESTAURANT
EDMONTON JOURNAL READERS’ CHOICE AWARD WINNER
Pearl River
35 years with the same staff and serving the same original
Celebrating
menu with some additional and more diversified dishes, it’s no wonder
that it’s a favourite among Journal Readers. With a large extensive menu
offering dine-in and takeout options in Cantonese and Szechuan cuisines
they’ve built a loyal following who keep coming back for more. The owners of
Pearl River Restaurant want to “Thank Edmonton for their support!”
CHINESE
RESTAURANT
Cantonese and Szechuan Cuisine
Live Lobster, Crab and Oyster Available
THANK YOU
EDMONTON!
Fully Licensed Dining Lounge
Lunch Hours: Mon - Fri: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Dining Hours: Mon - Thurs: 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Fri - Sat: 4:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Sundays and Holidays: 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
With a large extensive menu
offering dine-in and takeout
options in Cantonese and
Szechuan cuisines they’ve built
a loyal following who keep
coming back for more.
4728 - 99 Street
Phone: 780-435-2015 or 780-435-2016
Fax: 780-431-2758
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FITNESS FACILITY / GYM
EDMONTON JOURNAL READERS’ CHOICE AWARD GOLD WINNER
No More Excuses
More Excuses isn’t your typical fitness
Nocompany,
and that’s by design.
“There are no mirrors in our studio,” says
Cheryl Schneider, founding owner of No More
Excuses. “We are trailblazers in redefining
what fitness should be. It’s not about how a
person looks but rather how they take care
of themselves and, ultimately, how they take
care of others.”
It’s no surprise that No More Excuses is winner of the Gold Award for fitness, as Schneider and her team’s commitment to promoting
balanced living and making a difference in the
community is widespread.
Whether in their fitness classes, school programs, or fundraising events, No More Excuses’ first priority is to connect with people
and create a joyful, energetic environment in
which all can thrive. Their impact is felt around
the city, which is a huge feat considering how
small they are.
And Schneider warns, “Those who join us
should be prepared to be noticed and cared
for,” as she and her team will contact members who miss classes, and then offer support
where needed.
Moreover, Schneider is also looking to
expand and open two more studios - No More
Excuses x2 in 2015 and No More Excuses x3
in 2016.
A “Best of Edmonton” award-winning company
that offers fitness classes in studio and on the go.
Our classes are for
people just like you!
30 classes per week
9 different types of fitness
classes offered in studio
[email protected]
780.722.6340
www.NoMoreExcuses.ca
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EDMONTON JOURNAL READERS’ CHOICE AWARD GOLD WINNER
Westgate Chevrolet Ltd.
close to 40 years, Westgate
F orChevrolet
Ltd. has been a
“It’s incredible,” says Relling.
“All that technology, it’s like our
Many of the Westgate/Chevy Farm staff
mainstay amongst Edmonton car
homes now.”
buyers and drivers.
While much has changed in
have been working at the dealership
Family-owned and operated,
the world of cars, some things
Westgate Chevrolet/The Chevy
remain the same: the Chevy
for 25 to 30 years. They’ve become
Farm was started in 1976 by
Farm’s famous radio jingle, for
like family amongst each other. That
entrepreneur
Gordon
Gent
one. “The legend of the Chevy
who still owns and operates the
Farm — we’ve been playing
feeling extends to their customers,
dealership today. Located a few
it for 25 years,” says Relling
minutes’ drive from the West
with a chuckle. “It’s a very
too, who keep coming back.
Edmonton Mall, the dealership
distinctive jingle.”
offers new Chevrolet cars and
And Westgate’s dedication
trucks, as well as top-quality used
to customer service has always been a
vehicles.
pretty special.”
major part of the dealership’s success, says
Gary Relling, Westgate’s chief operating
So is the new Colorado mid-sized pick-up Relling. Many of the Westgate/Chevy Farm
officer, began as a salesman in the used car truck, Relling says. “It’s a fully redesigned, staff have been working at the dealership
division in 1984. He says a lot has changed beautiful truck, with five configurations, for 25 to 30 years. They’ve become like
since his early days with the dealership.
from a base model right up to a fully loaded family amongst each other.
“Vehicles these days are so much better LTZ, luxury touring model,” he says.
That feeling extends to their customers,
and safer than they were then,” he says.
And the Silverado — a full-size pick-up too, who “keep coming back because
“Some have 10 air bags in them now, and truck and Chevrolet’s biggest seller — was we’re all familiar to them,” says Relling.
they’re so much more fuel-efficient, too.”
completely redesigned last year, to include
While the dealership has won plenty
A long-time customer favourite, the 110-volt plug-ins for laptops and much of awards this year and in the past, the
Corvette has gone through myriad updates more.
Reader’s Choice Award is extra-important
over the years but it’s always popular. The
With that in mind, one of the most because potential car buyers have so many
2014 Stingray Corvette sold out across exciting changes for Chevrolet next year is options available to them these days, says
North America in less than two months, integrated Internet capabilities through the Relling.
and the 2015 model is looking to be much OnStar navigation and communications
“The fact that our customers chose us—
the same, notes Relling.
systems. The integration turns pretty that makes this award really special” he
“General Motors has a proud history much every upscale 2015 model vehicle says. “It’s a family-oriented business, and
of sports cars,” he says. “And this one is into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
we really prize repeat business.”
THANK YOU EDMONTON
FOR VOTING US #1
2014 CRUZE LT
2014 ½ TON 4X4 DOUBLE CAB
#41692, Air, Auto, Cruise, Remote
starter, PW, PD:, USB connect,
Bluetooth, Onstar.
SALE PRICE
MSRP $23,760
0
22,200
$
#42084, Air, Auto, Remote
starter, Cruise, USB connect,
Bluetooth, PW, PDL, Onstar.
$
131.74 B/W
84mos @ 0%
MSRP $41,310
SALE PRICE
35,700
$
$
209.62 B/W
84mos @ 0%
170 St
102 Ave
780.483.3320 10145-178 STREET
TOLL FREE 1.877.483.3320
HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 9-9,
SATURDAY 9-6, SUNDAY CLOSED
100 Ave
178 St
Stony Plain Rd
DISCLAIMER:
Example: 2014 Cruze LT pmt
based on purchase price of
22,200, incl freight & PDI, on
84 mos at 0% COB $0. OAC.
See dealer for details.
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