Morning from the Valley — here's what's growing in Winkler-Morden.
### Your Liquor Mart trips are changing
Okay, so picture this: You’re picking up a bottle for faspa at the Winkler Liquor Mart on Main Street, or maybe grabbing some craft beer for a Bombers game night in Morden. You’ve been swiping that Air Miles card for, what, almost 30 years? Well, those days are almost over. Manitoba Liquor Marts are ditching Air Miles, and it’s actually kind of a big deal for how we all collect rewards.
This isn't just some big city Winnipeg thing, even if that's where the decision came from. It impacts every one of us here in the Valley. For nearly three decades, we've been accustomed to that familiar swipe, accumulating points whether we're stocking up for a community event or just grabbing a weekend treat. Now, the Liquor Marts are on the hunt for a new loyalty partner, and that means a whole new system could be coming our way. It's a small change, but it's one of those quiet shifts that affects your routine.
What This Means for Winkler-Morden:
* **New Loyalty Program:** Get ready for a new way to earn points. Will it be a points-per-dollar system, or something entirely different? * **Local Impact:** Whether you're at the Winkler store near the Meridian Exhibition Centre or the Morden location just off Highway 3, your shopping habits will adapt. * **Community Conversations:** This is definitely something people will be discussing at coffee row, wondering what the new perks will be.
It’s interesting to watch how these provincial decisions ripple down to our communities. We’re all about efficiency and smart growth here, and a loyalty program should reflect that. Hopefully, whatever they bring in next will offer real value back to the folks who keep our local economy humming.
Corinne Dueck, MiTL Sports Desk.
The folks on the Valley Pulse morning show are definitely going to be chatting about this — tune in at mornings.live.