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Grand re-opening of Kelowna thrift store excites frugal shoppers

The Rutland Salvation Army Thrift Store re-opened on Oct. 26

Salvation Army's thrift store in Kelowna's Rutland is once again serving the community. 

The secondhand shop opened its doors once again the morning of Oct. 26 with an estimated 100 eager shoppers waiting outside. 

“We could not have asked for a better turn out and more positive response from the community,” said the Salvation Army's community engagement and resource manager, Lenetta Parry. “We were thrilled to see some of our regular shoppers and meet new guests who were visiting us for the first time.”  

The Rutland Salvation Army Thrift Store had closed for a makeover including fresh paint, shelving and lighting and a new layout. 

"We wish to thank Rainbow Painting and his crew for the huge task of painting our store. Manchester Signs Printing and Graphics for the wall installation, our Rutland Thrift Store Manager Lisa Marie Pettovello, our merchandising supervisor Cindy Brewster, plus all our staff and volunteers who helped make our makeover possible," says Parry. 

A ribbon cutting ceremony took place with local dignitaries, cookies, coffee, tours of the new shop, and in-store promotions. 

The thrift store is open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations can be dropped off from Tuesday to Saturday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.



Brittany Webster

About the Author: Brittany Webster

I am a video journalist based in Kelowna and capturing life in the Okanagan
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