Trusted loves to brag about the businesses we find, and we are so excited to be introducing the 2 latest Trusted businesses to www.trustedsaskatoon.com, as they both fall in the the top 5 NIGHTMARE categories, you know the categories where you are apt to hear the most horror stories of people being ripped off or most stressed about.....we take EXTRA care at Trusted to ensure we only find the best representatives as our goal is to help YOU the public  by saving you TIME, MONEY and STRESS. When we give ' The Thumbs up' to a business it MEANS something.

GLENWOOD AUTO SERVICE

How many times have you heard about people being ripped off when it comes to getting their vehicle fixed? Single women and older people feel especially vunerable. If the vehicle is newer many people choose to pay more and take their cars back to the delaership to get fixed, as they just don't want to risk being taken for a ride ( literally).. I am sure you have heard about women being made to feel very rather stupid because they just don't know much about what go's on underneath the hood of their car...or perhaps because they have had an uncomfortable experience because of the testosterone/ sexist environment in the shop itself..whatever you have experienced personally , or heard about , there is no doubt that Auto Repair and Service fall in that Top5 ..and as we look at the website data for www.trusetdsaskatoon.com it shows that in Saskatoon it is the 5th most viewed category after Contractors, landscaping, Air Conditioning and Dentists categories!

So we are thrilled to close out our 3 Trusted Auto Repair and Service listings and our 2nd Trusted Tire listing with Glenwood Auto Service  . Let us give you a little bit of history about Glenwood and what sets them apart from those ' stereotypical' Garage services.

Glenwood Auto Service was started way back in 1973 by an ambitious 26 year old named Jim Scott. Jim purchased and took over a struggling Esso service station (at the corner of 8th Street and Preston Avenue in Saskatoon) with a loan from his father Jack Scott. One year later Jim had turned the business around and was able to pay his father back. Glenwood Esso was born. Between 1973 and 1988 Glenwood grew from three to five service bays, and became known for their outstanding service in the bays and at the gas pumps. Jim stayed at this location until 1988 when his lease was terminated. Jim decided to go on his own. He purchased an old lumber yard on the corner of College Drive and Central Avenue in Sutherland. Glenwood Auto Service opened its doors for business on July 4th, 1988. Jim brought nine employees over from the 8th Street location – eight of whom are still with the company today, which in itself speaks volumes about what kind of business this is.  Glenwood now employs twenty one fulltime and two part time staff members. Between 1988 and 2002 Glenwood grew from six to ten bays and added a full-service automotive detailing centre to its operations. In the summer of 2002 Jim retired and his oldest son, Rob, took over the business. Rob has worked for Jim since 1995. With Rob in charge, Glenwood’s principles remain the same. They recognize that auto repairs can be costly but they believe you are paying for the best service possible at Glenwood Auto Service. They will never lure you in the door with low prices or free specials that can be misleading. Their prices are based on service, professional workmanship, quality parts, and their extensive experience in the industry. Their slogan also remains the same..,.and they really do LIVE by it at Glenwood. Check out thier listing HERE for Auto Repair and HERE for TIRES

“Service is our discount” 

Our 2nd Business that we are bragging about today is a Movers Storage company in Saskatoon, and there is NO DOUBT that most people have heard or experienced first hand what happens when you have suffered at the hands of a bad moving company....Damaged possessions, rude and lazy staff, stolen items or cherished belongings that have just been thrown into badly packed boxes by packers that didn't care. The Trusted owner herself had a horrendous moving experience early this year with a local firm ....she wishes that she had found the two moving companies that are Trusted to move her 2 households into one....it was a very costly move ...with lots of damages and plenty of additional stress! 

Rays Moving & Storage

The staff at Rays Moving and Storage in Saskatoon make your moving day as stress and hassle free as humanly possible...they move you as if they were moving their own family, and the testimonials that we got from their clients just proved that they deserve the 'Thumbs up' from Trusted. Check out their listing HERE to read some of them for yourself! What is very interesting and quite a coincidence between Rays and Glenwood who we just talked about is that BOTH companies have a connection to 1973..thats 38 years ago....that in itself is an indicator of how good they are at what they do. Lets share the Rays history with you, as it really is a great story!

Originally, Ray and Leona Diehl founded the company in 1949 when they purchased a truck in hopes of making enough money for a down payment on a farm.Rays Transport was founded. In 1954, Ray's diversified into moving and storage. This remained a small part of the operation until Ray's Moving & Storage was incorporated as a separate company in 1973. Since its incorporation in 1973, Ray's has been the recipient of numerous awards, including outstanding quality service as rated by United Van Line customers across Canada for the years in 1999 through to 2003. Ray's Moving & Storage Co. Ltd. has been a member of the Saskatoon & District Chamber of Commerce and the North Saskatoon Business Association for a number of years.Rays also believes in actively supporting its local associations and athletic teams.

So if you are moving now, soon or in the future..or perhaps you have belongings you need to put into storage long or short term be smart and make the simple choice of choosing Rays a verified and approved TRUSTED moving and storage company in Saskatoon! Call Mark and the team and let them help you with your next move!

Just a reminder that Trusted is promoting and sponsoring a WONDERFUL Fundraising event for Child Find Saskatchewan at the Saskatoons Broadway Theater on Wed September 21st at 7pm. Child Find Saskatchewan is a Provincial charitable organization that educates and advocates for the protection and rights of children and youth. They believe all children have the right to be safe. They are excited to present The amazing : Dr. Draw. Dr.Draw is a Canadian electronic band, after the nickname of their leader Eugene Draw. Draw plays electric violin like you have never seen before and incorporates a guitarist, an electronic keyboardist, an electric harpist, an electric cellist, a rock bassist and a drummer. Dr. Draw’s musical repertoire spans the globe, incorporating many different elements such as rock, classical, pop, electronica, fusion, world and new funk, making this eclectic mix appealing to a diverse audience. Dr. Draw made indie music history in Toronto in 2007 as all three of his albums charted on the official Top 30 Nielsen Sound scan sales chart for his CD “Adagio” Monies raised at this fundraiser will help Child Find Saskatchewan promote awareness of the issues relating to missing children...and it will be a darn good show too!

"A MISSING CHILD IS EVERYONES RESPONSIBILITY"

Tickets : $40 Tickets can be purchased by calling Child Find Office (306-955-0070). Broadway Theatre will also have tickets for sale (website and from box office). www.broadwaytheatre.ca/eve​nts.php

What a busy time we are having everywhere in Saskatchewan..this wonderful Summer has put every one in a great mood and that is translating into more and more businesses taking the leap with Trusted...well why wouldn't they ...after all what is the most important thing a business has...it's REPUTATION..and what better a thing to invest in than your TRUST FACTOR!

The next business has a wonderful long history here in Saskatoon, and they have long enjoyed an amazing reputation within the framing industry and beyond!Our first EVER Trusted Photography and Framing Listing ( it is a new category we added recently)

J&S Picture Frame Warehouse

If you have ever beeen into J&S you have probaby met the owner Sherry Morris, she is normally bustling around and smiling away,  and she loves nothing more than to have a good chat with her customers..who after their first or second visit feel like friends not clients. Sherry and her staff really excude warmth and it is obvious they absolutely enjoy what they do, and where they work. The gallery is delightful and you will be amazed at some of the things that are on display...real works of art..boxes of memories displayed perfectly in glass cases and framed by J&S....old pictures and photgraphs that have been lovingly restored and brought back to life, sporting memorabilia that would hang impressively in any man cave or office wall and treasures from Sherrys many trips to exotic locations over the years, that have been mounted and framed to showcase her globe trotting adventures beautifully. Look at this wonderful collection about KENYA below...what a wonderful/artistc/ clever idea ... 

Sherry had lots of GREAT testimonials when we did the survey ..but none quite as impressive as the personal testimonial from the acclaimed local artist Glen Scrimshaw , who was taught how to frame by Sherry..she is the only person he Trusts to frame his originals...need we say anymore? Check out the J & S Listing for your self by clicking here.  What a fabulous edition to our Trusted site! Welcome J&S Picture Frame Warehouse..in the pink building  in Sutherland..they LOVE what they do ..and it shows!

Last but NOT least Trusted is thrilled to announce that it is not only the wonderful businesses we have talked about tonight,  or the many many that will be up and live in the next few weeks as they pass our strict testing and qualification procedure with flying colors that are becoming Trusted..we also have a new Trusted Consultant to add to our impressive staff line up!  Welcome Renee Larre as our first Trusted Regina Consultant, Renee comes originally from Saskatoon and has lived in Regina for a few years, she is a devoted Wife and Mother, and she brings her profesional, hard working, optimistic attitude to Trusted.  After struggling herself when moving to Regina from Saskatoon to find businesses that could be Trusted , she knew exactly how much of a wonderful stress, time and money saving solution  www.trustedregina.com would have been to her ..and still will be when it launches...so that makes a fabulous all women team of Heather Boyko our www.trustedsaskatoon.com Trusted consultant, Sara Wheelwright , Founder/Trusted Owner and Renee to make a TRIO of people out hunting for the next Trusted partner ..and Saskatoon just launched May 30th ..hows that for growth!

The Trusted team are working hard finding great businesses and offering them the unique opportunity to invest in THE most important thing they own..their reputation. By investing in their ' Trust factor' they can differentiate themselves from the 'other companies' in their category that perhaps don't do such a good job...and by partnering themselves with Trusted, they can demonstrate how they are willing to ' put themselves out there' on the Trusted websites as they contract themselves to uphold the 5 TRUSTED GUARANTEES , which are the cornerstone of what Trusted is all about!

We are thrilled to introduce you to our first Trusted Regina business..

WINMAR is our first Trusted business to go live and has a listing in the Contractor and Renovations category in Regina..lets tell you a little bit about why they deserve a place with us.

Contractors has to be in the top 3 top of 'horror stories ' categories and Winmar Regina headed up by the fantastic Anna Tzortzis , who funny enough is the Sister of Selina Baldwin who is owner of Winmar Saskatoon, specializes in dealing with the true EMERGENCY situations that all of us hope we never have to go through......

•24 hour / 365 days a year

•Water / Sewage Extraction

• Structural Drying and Preservation

• Contents Cleaning

• Mould Remediation

• Odor Control

• Board up and Containment

• Fire Clean-up

• Humidity & Indoor climate control

• Document and Media Recovery

• Asbestos Abatement

• Restoration of Essential Services

• Inventory and Content Control

• Temporary Warehousing

• Bio-hazardous Materials Clean-up

PLUS General Construction ..to put EVERTHING back together again.

Anna and her dedicated team were working around the clock to help the unfortunate victims of the extensive flooding this year South of Regina, and they helped many , many Saskatchewan families in their hour of need. We think the list covers it all....but if it doesn't mention what you are looking for, stil call Winmar because they will answer no matter what time of the day or night ..and they will be there to HELP YOU when you need it the most..they are committed to working in your best interests and the positive comments and testimonials from their clients during our survey and on their listiing (CLICK HERE to see it) speak volumes.... call WINMAR FIRST!!

Winmar Regina office and fleet.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT INCREASES OUR TRUST FACTOR WITH OUR COMMUNITIES  

A reminder that we are thrilled to be sponsoring a WONDERFUL Fundraising event for Child Find Saskatchewan at the Saskatoons Broadway Theater on Wed September 21st at 7pm. Child Find Saskatchewan is a Provincial charitable organization that educates and advocates for the protection and rights of children and youth. They believe all children have the right to be safe. They are excited to present The amazing : Dr. Draw. Dr.Draw is a Canadian electronic band, after the nickname of their leader Eugene Draw. Draw plays electric violin like you have never seen before and incorporates a guitarist, an electronic keyboardist, an electric harpist, an electric cellist, a rock bassist and a drummer. Dr. Draw’s musical repertoire spans the globe, incorporating many different elements such as rock, classical, pop, electronica, fusion, world and new funk, making this eclectic mix appealing to a diverse audience. Dr. Draw made indie music history in Toronto in 2007 as all three of his albums charted on the official Top 30 Nielsen Sound scan sales chart for his CD “Adagio” Monies raised at this fundraiser will help Child Find Saskatchewan promote awareness of the issues relating to missing children...and it will be a darn good show too!

  "A MISSING CHILD IS EVERYONES RESPONSIBILITY"

Tickets : $40 Tickets can be purchased by calling Child Find Office (306-955-0070). Broadway Theatre will also have tickets for sale (website and from box office). www.broadwaytheatre.ca/eve​nts.php DR. Draw Himself

The Trusted team are relaxed and tanned from the long weekend and this great blast of summer weather we have been enjoying in Sunny Saskatchewan, and we are eager to brag about our third and final Trusted Flooring company End of the Roll.. after that we will tell you all about the local event we are involved in promoting/ sponsoring in September here in Saskatoon for Child Find Saskatchewan  

End Of the Roll

We are so proud to have a wonderful TRIO of Trusted Flooring stores to promote on trustedsaskatoon.com , and End of The Roll is an extremely worthy 3rd and final listing to close the category. All you have to do is take note of the fact that they are winners of the 'Consumer Chioce Awards' for Top Flooring Store 2010, Top Flooring Store 2011 and Top Flooring Distributor 2011 , and you will see why they came highly recommended to Trusted. The owner Rod Mellquist leads from the front and loves what he does for a living ..the staff are helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and you can tell they enjoy working in the store and for Rod....which makes for a great shopping environment...NO PRESSURE at all! The selection of flooring available is very impressive...you name it they have it..aswell as some bargain 'end of the rolls ' too!  

 They believe that customer service doesn’t end with you choosing your flooring; they will help you schedule your installation, provide product education, and choose accessories. Your experience should be nothing but the best. End Of The Roll is a company that stands behind their products and services (each locally owned franchise is part of the End Of The Roll family and being a part of each community is important to them)

As they say " SEE IT..LOVE IT....GET IT" and at those prices we can see why they do so well..check out their listing here on  www.trustedsaskatoon.com

 Trusted community involvement

Trusted believes in giving back and will be having a consistent presence in community charities/ non profits and events  in all of the Trusted cities we service..in July we sponsored the Tourism Saskatoon golf tournament , we are partners with Tourism Saskatoon , as we know many newcomers visit places they are moving to BEFORE they move and we want to be able to provide them with Trusted resources..think about it .. things like Trusted Hotels for when they visit ...and then Trusted realtors, mortgage brokers, legal and financial services to assist them if they are considering relocation to the city..then of course we have all the Trusted services and stores they need once they get here..how better to give a good impression to potential newcomers than to provide a helpfull resource like www.trustedsaskatoon.com to ensure their first experiences are positive ones...check out Tourism Saskatoons banner ad below that appears on our home page! 

With that in mind, we are thrilled to be sponsoring a WONDERFUL Fundraising event for Child Find Saskatchewan at the Saskatoons Broadway Theater on Wed September 21st at 7pm.

Child Find Saskatchewan is a Provincial charitable organization that educates and advocates for the protection and rights of children and youth. They believe all children have the right to be safe.

They are excited to present The amazing : Dr. Draw. Dr.Draw is a Canadian electronic band, after the nickname of their leader Eugene Draw. Draw plays electric violin like you have never seen before and incorporates a guitarist, an electronic keyboardist, an electric harpist, an electric cellist, a rock bassist and a drummer. Dr. Draw’s musical repertoire spans the globe, incorporating many different elements such as rock, classical, pop, electronica, fusion, world and new funk, making this eclectic mix appealing to a diverse audience. Dr. Draw made indie music history in Toronto in 2007 as all three of his albums charted on the official Top 30 Nielsen Sound scan sales chart for his CD “Adagio” Monies raised at this fundraiser will help Child Find Saskatchewan promote awareness of the issues relating to missing children...and it will be a darn good show too!  

"A MISSING CHILD IS EVERYONES RESPONSIBILITY"

Tickets : $40 Tickets can be purchased by calling Child Find Office (306-955-0070). Broadway Theatre will also have tickets for sale (website and from box office). www.broadwaytheatre.ca/eve​nts.php

DR. Draw Himself

Trusted has been busy in Saskatoon meeting with potential Trusted businesses and we have lots going through the verification process as we speak, so keep checking in to see who is new!

In Regina we are taking our time to check out the good businesses , to ensure we are only approaching the businesses that are already doing business at the level that Trusted demands..we don't like to waste anyones time meeting with businesses that won't pass the required standards.

Did you know we also fully check out our banner advertisers too? As you know Trusted doesn't have categories for every kind of business...we chose the 40 most needed categories to keep it simple, but we will happily promote any business in other industries that are doing a wonderful job...as long as they pass the same verification procedure as our other Trusted businesses of course...and we only allow 1 in each industry to make it more user friendly!

So lets tell you about the latest Trusted businesses that have recently been uploaded onto www.trustedsaskatoon.com

1.Fitness Focus

We are thrilled to announce that Fitness Focus is our 2nd Trusted fitness & gym in Saskatoon

Here is some history of the company. In 2002 Jason and Tammie fulfilled a dream of owning a Fitness and Health Centre. Being an owner operated business allowed Jason and Tammie to work hands on affecting the success of the business and ensured that a quality experience was delivered on an ongoing basis. The goal was to offer a fitness center with a welcoming, fun, and safe environment that all ages could enjoy. Fitness Focus is a forerunner in the fitness industry in Saskatoon, and with the ever changing fitness demands of new and improved classes, training, and nutrition, Fitness Focus prides itself on maintaining quality. Upon Jason's passing in 2010 Tammie continues to keep the excellence and the foresight and drive that was established from the beginning for the dream Jason and Tammie foresaw in creating a successful family run business. 

From the moment you walk in the doors and are greeted by the friendly staff, you can feel the relaxed and calm environment. The fitness centre is constantly ensuring that equipment and cardio facilities are up to-date and easily accessed to maximize your workout. If you are not a member, and are interested in Fitness Focus, feel free to stop by anytime and check out the fitness centre. They are always looking for ways to improve services to ensure that they continue to assist you in reaching your fitness goals! Click here to access a 2 week pass that you can print off ..then you can go try it out yourself for FREE!

2.Bateman Jewellers

Bateman Jewellers are  Trusted Saskatoons Trusted Jewellers , and did you know that they are The oldest independent jewellery store in Saskatoon?

Bateman Jewellers isn't just a business; they are a 65 year family tradition. In 1945 World War ll was ending and the public embraced life and family with renewed vigor. George Bateman returned from the war where he served as an instrument technician. With jobs and products being scarce, George Bateman, the true entrepreneur that he was, opened G.W. Bateman Jewellers in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He set the tone for customer service excellence and continuous improvement. For 47 years they grew a Batemans loyal family of clients with their sincere service, quality of products and ability to change with the times. In 1992, the Batemans daughter Marilyn and son-in-law Ken Lorman bought Bateman Jewellers from George and Milly. They operated it under the same loving standards until a car accident forced Marilyn to retire in 2005. Long-time Bateman employee, gemologist and watch technician Cam Kripki and gemologist, gemstone dealer and friend John Scarfe, teamed up to purchase Bateman Jewellers and with family and long-time friends, continue the Bateman tradition of offering:

Superior jewellery, watches and accessories in a relaxed and respectful atmosphere. They always offer personal, individualized service, expertise and information sharing. Check out their website here for a full list of their products and services ...and have a look at their specials here for a bargain!

As well as implementing industry best practices Batemans continually upgrade their skills and knowledge. All employees take the Jewellery Education Training System (JETS) program to enhance their expertise and skills and they continue to evolve as a progressive and forward-looking provider of quality jewellery products, accessories and giftware that will meet their clients changing needs. Something you may not know is that at Batemans you can create your own individual piece of jewellery. Whether it is a family emblem, your childs artwork, a company logo or something to showcase your artistic ability, their 3D jewellery design software and milling machine allows them to recreate your design and produce a one-of-a-kind priceless possession! Batemans strongly believe in giving back to the community, and proudly support such things as Care and Share, United Way, local teams and organizations, and as business grows their community support list grows.

It is obvious that the relationship with their clients is very important to them, and Trusted is sure you have heard Cam say in his well known radio ads "  Your jewellery is a lifetime investment; Buy it from a lifetime friend. " ..Trusted can attest to the fact that they really DO mean it, and we are proud to have them on board as our Trusted Jeweller!

3. Kreepy Kritterz

Kreepy Kritterz  are Saskatoons #1 Pest Control Professionals, and they are Saskatoons ONLY Trusted Pest Control companies.

They specialize in dealing with the kreepy crawlies so you and I don't have to! If the thought of bed bugs or rodents makes you squeemish then you should note down the name David Wilson! He is the sole owner/operator of Kreepy Kritterz Pest Control and he started the company in January of 2009. He is licensed and certified by the Government of Saskatchewan, and after being involved in the Pest Control industry for some time before he decided to venture out on his own. He believed that operating his own business has allowed him to provide an outstanding quality of service, satisfaction, and peace of mind to his clients health and safety whether it is in your home or small business. Being locally owned and operated, the independence brings a very unique and personal quality of customer service, respect, trust and confidentiality.He obtained licenses in pest programs through Siast, and will continue to learn and grow along with all the latest techniques and technology in the industry .

Trusted also appeared in this weekends Sunday Sun, there was an interview with the founder Sara Wheelwright as she spoke about how Trusted came about and what is involved in becoming a Trusted business. We would like to thank Tom for a great article ..however there were a few minor mistakes that we would like to clarify...Trusted or Trusted businesses do not contribute toward the Workers Compensation Board...Trusted does however check to see if companies have workers compensation INSURANCE ( this is to safeguard clients....and is there to make sure if an employee of a firm who is doing work for you on your property sustains an injury..that YOU the client isn't liable) , also we check to see if a business has a history/record of bankrupcy..if they do we do not allow them on the site.   Also we only offer 3 Trusted businesses / category because if we offer too many then it becomes tricky to chose one trusted business from the other and we are here to save people time, money and stress...we do the research so that they don't have to ! Truly Trusted is THE Smart & Simple Choice!

We will leave the last words in this blog to Jannay a fan of www.trustedsaskatoon.com who sent a message through the contact us section of the website:  

Saskatoon Website Comments from: Jannay 

City: Saskatoon

Comments: Thank you SO much for making this web site. My co-worker and I were just talking last week of how a web site like this needs to be created. Again, we are single women who have been ripped off enough. Thanks for providing this great service!

Your welcome Jannay ..glad to be of help!

Here is the Sunday Sun article

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