Another Cochrane business is being recognized as the 'best of the best' across Canada.

Cochrane's Canadian Tire has been chosen as the 'Top Seasonal and Garden Centre Store' out of five hundred stores across Canada.

Rob Hatch, Owner of Cochrane Canadian Tire, was thrilled and honoured to learn our local store was selected and singled out for a job well done. "It speaks to how special our team is here at the store, and it is a Team award. We couldn't be successful without our great staff and the wonderful customers who have made all our success possible.”

Local Cochranite Jennifer Montpetit-Ferguson, says thanks to the beautiful arrangements and affordable prices, our local store has kept her backyard looking like an oasis. Besides the unique selection, healthy stock, helpful advice, and great customer service, she says supporting local means so much more. "They have been great with me for a ton of other initiatives whether for our school, donations, or whatnot. They are really helping the community grow and thrive in general, even beyond the garden centre. They are much more than just putting live items in people's hands, they are inspiring people to be more creative in other ways, and this is only one facet they excel in. I will buy everything from there before I buy anywhere else because they support the community and the members that live in the community."

Long-time resident Tannis Zubot, says she has been supporting our local store for several years. "I have bought trees, bushes, perennials, flower baskets, and I love the store because they have really nice outdoor furniture and accessories."

Appreciative of the store's selection and affordable pricing, Zubot shares she has no reason to shop elsewhere. "It's a big roomy store, and I think it is awesome. I love their outdoor furniture and garden centre, they have great prices and rather than go elsewhere I would rather just stay here and support local."

Honoured to receive the award from the Canadian Tire Corporation on behalf of his entire team, Hatch says his staff works hard to offer the local community something different. "They work hard at trying to reflect everyday seasonal life events here in Cochrane by tailoring our assortment and offerings to local families and conditions; Cochrane is a unique place, and we love the challenge to make ourselves relevant to life here. Gardening in Cochrane is not for the faint of heart; it takes lots of perseverance and patience, but thankfully, our customers have what it takes and we hope we can always play a part in helping them make the most out of our short summer seasons.”