The word “retirement” may not have been in Ken and Marcie Schinnour’s thoughts, but that is exactly what the longtime members of the Drumheller business community are headed for at the end of February.
Allied Distributors, after 52 years in operation, and four locations in Drumheller, will become an Auto Value location beginning March 1. The present location on the Highway 9 corridor across from ATB Financial, will undergo a sign change on that date. According to Ken, that is pretty much the only visible difference customers and friends will notice.
“Marcie and I are very proud of our long association serving the agriculture and service industries, and the new owners will continue the tradition of uncompromised service to our loyal friends and customers, under the Auto Value banner.”, he told The Mail. “We are excited about the change, it is a progressive change, and a good news story for Drumheller and district”, he continued. Customers will see the same level of customer service that has been a trademark of Allied over many years. As well, Auto Value will continue with the same products and services.
All 12 current staff members will continue on with Auto Value, and store hours will remain the same.
Auto Value Central Auto Parts is an Alberta, family owned and operated company. Founder Dan Scrivens, started his first parts store in Calgary in 1975. Now, with 13 Auto Value parts stores, and distribution warehouse housing some 400,000 parts, they attribute their success with having the right parts at the right time and offering excellent customer service.
“We are excited to be in Drumheller, and ready to serve the community with quality parts along with great service, we look forward to meeting everyone.”, said Darrell Scrivens, current owner.
Ken and Marcie are looking forward to a slower pace and will continue to call Drumheller home. The last day for the Schinnours will be Thursday, February 28. The store will be closed March 1 and 2, opening March 4 under the new name.
