Liquor stores: Open and closed

The brand-new Sobeys Liquor Store in Battleford is now open. Sobeys confirmed that their 4,000 sq. ft. liquor store opened Friday, Dec. 8 with some exciting new elements for customers. “Our new store in Battleford will offer the same great customer service and many of the same great features as our other locations in Saskatchewan, including a full assortment of wine, spirits and cold beer, a huge walk-in beer cooler, Air Miles and more, just in time for the holiday season,” said Brent Newman, Vice President, Liquor, Sobeys Inc. in a statement. Meanwhile, the former liquor store on 22nd Street in Battleford stands empty, with a “closed” sign on the door. Photos by John Cairns