By Sarah Rae

Delta Co-op taking on privatized liquor stores in Unity and Wilkie

Nov 25, 2016 | 5:00 AM

The Delta Co-op will be adding to its services in Unity and Wilkie after being selected for two of Saskatchewan’s new privatized liquor store licences.

General manager Joe Reddekopp said the government’s decision to privatize the liquor stores provided a business opportunity for the Co-op, and thinks it will result in more convenience for customers.

“It’s a chance to serve our people better, our members,” he said. “They’ll be able to have a one-stop shopping experience.”

Reddekopp said the Co-op may also be able to provide more competitive prices for customers.

He said the locations of the stores have not yet been confirmed, but it’s likely they could be brought inside the existing Co-op food stores in both Unity and Wilkie.

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Fourteen of the 50 new private liquor stores in the province will be operated by Co-ops.

The private stores must open within 12 months, and the existing provincial stores will continue to operate until they do.

Sarah Rae is battlefordsNOW’s court and crime reporter. She can be reached at Sarah.Rae@jpbg.ca or tweet her @sarahjeanrae.