After 39 years this long-time vendor is retiring from the Regina Farmers' Market
After nearly four decades, Howland’s Honey is retiring from the Regina Farmers' Market and strictly selling its products in retail stores.
The group specializing in honey has been a part of the market since 1984, making it the longest-standing vendor.
Over the years, Howland’s Honey has conducted business by meeting customers face-to-face, something which they feel has made them better.
“Being able to attend farmers markets like this gives you a connection to what you’re purchasing. That’s been fundamentally important in growing our business is that trust with the consumer,” said Sasha Howland, an owner and operator.
Being part of the farmers market has been a longtime tradition for the family, but they felt the time was right to move in a new direction.
“Howland’s Honey will still be in business of course, but we just won’t be participating in the market,” vendor attendant Lauri McQuaid said.
The group is taking the next step in terms of growth and their honey will be available in retail stores in Saskatchewan.
“We are growing to an extent that we are finding we can’t be everywhere at once” said Howland.
The group is thankful for the support they have received over the past 39 years.
We’d like to say thank you to all our customers over the years. We’ll be forever grateful for the opportunity to have done this,” Danny Wasylenchuk, an owner and operator of Howland’s Honey said.
Wink Howland founded Howland’s Honey in 1979. They produce and operate their business from their bee farm located near Good Spirit Lake.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Auto theft probe leads to arrest of 59 suspects, recovery of more than 300 stolen vehicles: Toronto police
Toronto police say 59 suspects are facing a total of 300 charges in connection with an auto theft and re-vinning probe.
Ont. woman posed as registered nurse in Simcoe County for 4 years: OPP
An Ontario woman is facing serious charges after police allege she pretended to be a registered nurse at several Simcoe County facilities, despite being unqualified.
B.C. mayor's 'luxury' trip to Dubai climate conference was against ethics rules: commissioner
New Westminster Mayor Patrick Johnstone's all-expenses-paid trip to Dubai for a climate conference last December violated the city's Code of Conduct for Council Members and the Community Charter, the city's ethics commissioner has ruled.
Democrats Abroad Canada warns U.S. voters to take action ahead of possible Canada Post strike
Democrats Abroad Canada is warning Americans that a potential postal workers strike this weekend could affect the ability to vote in next week's election.
WATCH 'It's mind-boggling': Drought reveals U.S. town submerged in the 1940s
Hundreds of people are flocking to see a rare site in Pennsylvania: remnants of a historic town that is usually underwater.
Caught on camera: Edmonton police run over woman during welfare call
An Edmonton Police Service officer was caught on camera running over a woman with a marked cruiser last month.
Orphaned squirrel who became social media star was euthanized after being seized from New York home
An orphaned squirrel that became a social media star called Peanut was euthanized after state authorities seized the beloved pet during a raid on his caretaker's home, authorities said Friday.
B.C. landlord who evicted longtime tenant, hiked rent and re-listed unit ordered to pay $16K
A landlord from B.C.’s Lower Mainland who evicted a longtime tenant only to rent out the same unit months later for more money has been ordered to compensate him $16,480.
Secret Service report offers new details on failures during Trump assassination attempt
A new Secret Service report into the July assassination attempt against former U.S. president Donald Trump said multiple staffers knew about clear line-of-sight risks but found them 'acceptable' and that farm equipment intended to obstruct the view from the nearby building where the gunman opened fire was never used.