Sask. business shuts down after decades in service [Video]

After more than a quarter-century in business, Melanie and Ken Boldt, co-owners of Pineview Farms, find themselves busier than ever.

The store, is half an hour out of Saskatoon, has drawing customers from city and rural communities for 26 years. They are experiencing a surge in orders as locals and out-of-towners rush to secure their final purchases before Pineview Farms closes its doors for good.

“We looked at our age and where we’re at in life. As well as the chronic labor shortage we’re experiencing in the meat industry, “Melanie said

“So when we put all those things together, it looked like maybe this is the time to make the change in our careers.”

The Boldts, though acknowledging that the decision came a bit earlier than planned, felt compelled to take this step.

Pineview Farms has been a part of the Boldt family for over a century with its doors …