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 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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IMPORTANT update  We are changing some categories around over the next week on the sites ..as we have had requests from businesses to accomodate their industry..so some catgories are expanding, some changing and Trusted took the decision to REMOVE completely the CELL PHONE category..we strongly believe that the Cell phone industry in canada is fundementally flawed and we don't believe that the Trusted Guarantees could be upheld by any of the current providers available ( not to say the individual Stores can't offer outstanding service..we are talking about things like billing and service centres that are not locally accountable ) ....we will not provide businesses to you unless they can be Trusted....we are not a CASH for ENDORSEMENT company at all, and never will be!

Also we give out Trusted facebook fans opportunities to win with ongoing contests and giveaways..click on this link which takes you to our Face book page and become a fan..if you hurry tonight you can enter to win 2 x Tickets to The Blue Man group in Saskatoon next Tuesday..it always pays to be a Trusted fan ...so really our websites are and are going to continue be as we grow across the country THE Smart & Simple Choice 

We have Trusted consultants all over Saskatchewan spreading the word about THE NEW LOCAL DIRECTORY OF EXCELLENT SERVICE PROVIDERS that is live in Saskatoon and getting built in Regina as we speak..a directory for the people..a directory that JUST lists Trusted businesss ..businesses that have been qualified, had their references personally checked by TRUSTED ...we have checked their licenses and their insurances and we contract them to uphold the 5 Trusted Guarantees..  we are here to make your life easier .. we do all the research ..so you don't have to....businesses like the ones listed below that have recently gone live after passing our checks with flying colors!

1. Gibbon Heating & Air Conditioning

Gibbon have been 'Trusted approved'  in 2 categories...Saskatoon Airconditioning and furnaces and Saskatoon Electrician.. and they sure had wonderful testmony from their clients in all aspects of their business. If you live in the city we bet you have seen Gibbon vans with their distinctive blue logo flying around, they are not newcomers in Saskatoon thats for sure. Like every other business on this site , Gibbon are locally accountable.. They set themselves apart in many ways..firstly they take the time to CARE about the community they live in and service ..Gibbon actively contributes time and resources in their community. Every year they are proud to support the special Olympics law enforcemnet torch run and they volunteer their services for the Habitat for Humanity cause in the city..in fact they have supplied labour and housing to many of their projects. Two of the Trusted stafff were in another business on Wednesday and heard a fantastic testimonial about Gibbon from a business we were presenting to...they looked at the site and commented on how great Gibbon had been to them , and they agreed 100% that they were trusted and definitely belonged on the website... ( we knew that ..but it is always good to hear good things from good people about our Trusted partners) . So be assured if you want your home or business to be warmer or cooler... if you just want to have an annual furnace or AC check wth a trustworthy company..or if you need a good electrician GIBBON is the company for you .... click for their listing here or here

Mission Statement

1.Gibbon displays excellence, quality and Integrity in all its business activities

 2.Gibbon strives to make its services and products accessible to customers at fair and economical prices

3.Gibbon has a commitment to our customers to ensure they are satisfied and pleased with our products and services

4.Gibbon works towards these goals of excellence and customer satisfaction by promoting profitable partnerships with our customers, our employees and our suppliers.

2. Wiseguys matress

Our 3rd and final Saskatoon Furniture listing was nominated many times through the website and then put forward by Kim from KIMTEK( Trusted Audio & Visual)  ...we knew we were going to see a great business when we convinced Mark the owner from Wise guys to let us come and present to him.....who knew there is SO much to Mattresses......such variation, quality and SERVICE....Mark or  ' Da - Boss' as anyone who knows him well calls him....(see the zoot suit and hat in the office if you want to check out his ' wiseguy' credentials ) is anything but a 'gangster' in the mattress world..he is an amazing example of what the well used phrase ' Good service' really means, he knows his stuff and he will find the perfect mattress for your NEEDS ( budget, back or size..) ...according to one of his clients... (who actually called herself a pain in the butt) he is one of the most optomistic, kind and positive people she has met...he didn't flinch at all when she and her husband brought back the 5th mattress they had tested in a month ....he just wanted them to be happy and healthy and gave them another mattress to try. If you are smart enought to go and see Mark when it comes to your mattress needs , and you do purchase from him..you may require delivery...you then will be asked when do you want it delivered ...not told when they will deliver ...when YOU want it delivered..name a time ..6am ? 10pm?  Name a day ..Apparantly when it comes to being a client of Wiseguys ...really you are ' Da Boss'..not them!   Check out their facebook page here for more details and become a FAN today!