Peavey Mart closures a hit to rural customers and local economies, says Weyburn councillor [Video]

It’s the end of an era, as the Canadian retailer Peavey Mart is preparing to shutter stores across Canada.

On Monday, the national farm goods retailer announced it would begin closing all 90 of its locations across the country.

Peavey Mart, a retailer with western Canadian roots stretching back to the 1960s, has 12 Saskatchewan stores listed on its website, with locations in Saskatoon, Humboldt, Prince Albert, Moose Jaw, North Battleford, Kindersley, Swift Current, Regina, Assiniboia, Yorkton, Weyburn and Estevan.

The Red Deer, Alta.-based retailer has also sought an initial order for creditor protection from the Alberta Court of King’s Bench, a move the company said came after a thorough evaluation of all of its options.

Weyburn’s Peavey Mart, located in the southeastern Saskatchewan city’s downtown, was seen as a draw for bringing business to the core area, said Laura Morrissette.

Before she became a city councillor for the city …