REDVERS - Located on the south end of Main Street in Redvers, you will find Murray Aulie and his business Today’s Enterprises.
Aulie has been in business since 1996 and moved into his 9,000-square foot building in 2013. The building was previously owned by Bill and Leona Curle, Olsen’s IGA and the Redvers Co-op.
Today’s Enterprises is very diversified. They are a Sasktel authorized dealer, selling all brands of cell phones and computers. They also install Internet services and repair all Bell and Shaw satellite systems. Aulie operates under The Source banner. They also install and service security systems, which are becoming more and more popular.
Aulie also has a full showroom of furniture on hand and sells both the Ashley and Palliser brands. Sofas, love seats, recliners, dining room suites, home decor, mattresses and bedding; if you need it, he has it.
“We pride ourselves on having a large amount of inventory on hand,” says Aulie. “When you come here, we want you to leave happy and satisfied. We cover a large service area and offer a delivery service. We have customers from all over southern Saskatchewan and southwestern Manitoba. You never know who is going to walk through our door or where they’re from.”
Aulie, 50, is married to Heather, who is a full-time elementary school teacher in Redvers. They have four children, Becky, 22, Ryan, 20, Jenna, 18, and Jaxon, eight. All have helped out in the store over the years. Aulie prides himself on excellent customer service and loves his staff. Terri-Ann Toms is in charge of furniture and advertising, Jill Garnier, cellular services, and Bailey Garnier, shipping and receiving. Konner Pickard and Pat Sylvestre are also employed there, as are three high school students.
A couple of years ago, Aulie also added a full selection of toys to his inventory. He also stocks Traeger, Louisiana and Pitt Boss wood fired grills. Today’s Enterprises is very generous to various non-profit organizations. This past summer, they held a barbecue at Kenosee Lake promoting their grills. The proceeds from the lunch went towards the local Lions Club, improving their green spaces in the park.
Today’s Enterprises has also supported many activities in the Redvers area, including annual fundraising for kids’ cancer.
Murray finished with a very positive thought.
“Small town business success is very possible in this day and age, especially with the reoccurring medical restrictions. You don’t have to drive to Regina, Estevan or Brandon. That’s why we carry such a large inventory. Come visit our store, you will be pleasantly surprised at what we have to offer,”
Today’s Enterprises is opened Monday to Saturdays. It also has a Facebook Page. The phone number is 306-452-6309.
