Lethbridge residents sad to see Peavey Mart go [Video]

Some shoppers in southern Alberta say they’re upset at the news of liquidation hitting Peavey Mart, while business leaders are stunned by the sudden closure of Canada’s largest farm and ranch retail chain.

“I’m very disappointed and I think it’s a huge mistake for the prairie provinces, Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, they need these stores,” said Peter Burns, a shopper in Lethbridge.

The Red Deer-based retailer of sells hardwares and agricultural supplies announced this week it’s closing 90 retail locations in Canada.

“Following the recently announced closures of 22 stores in Ontario and Nova Scotia, the company will now begin store closing sales at all remaining locations across Canada. This includes 90 Peavey Mart stores and six MainStreet Hardware locations. The closures and liquidation efforts will commence immediately,” the company said in a statement on Monday.

Peavey Mart said it tried to stay open, but eventually felt it had no choice …