Trusted Saskatoon celebrates our 5 year anniversary with a message from our founder

31. May 2016 Trusted Saskatoon Trusted Media , Trusted Tips, Website

Today we celebrate the official public launch of TrustedSaskatoon.com to the Saskatoon public .....oh my goodness what a wonderful ride we have had! As I look back at pictures, Facebook posts and the wonderful experiences my team and I have enjoyed. I also note they were accompanied by the hard lessons we have most definitely learnt over the years. I have one thing to say.

THANK YOU!

Thank you all for being with us every step of the way!! I thank my family, my wonderful friends and the Saskatoon business community. As I look back it has to be noted that a number of Facebook fans and Trusted Saskatoon Partners have been with us LITERALLY since the beginning! I can honestly say HAND ON HEART - it wouldn’t have been possible without you!!

Trustedsaskatoon.com has grown to over 95 businesses. Amazing Trusted Saskatoon partners- we are a strong community of locally owned and accountable Saskatoon companies run with integrity! TrustedRegina.com launched in 2012 ( now over 70 businesses) and in 2014 we launched Trusted Marketing Services, where we help clients all over North America with their marketing. We have over 17,000 Facebook fans across Saskatchewan , over 18,000 Twitter Followers ( @Trustedcanada) and our Trusted You Tube Channel’s videos have had over 52,000 views!!

In the last 5 years Trusted has won SABEX, ABEX and International business awards. I have gone from working at my kitchen table alone, to having 2 offices in Saskatchewan and 8 wonderful hard working team members! My super team and the amazing local businesses we promote are the key to the long term success of S & E Trusted Online Directories Inc ( the company behind the 3 websites) .

A NEW NORMAL HAS ARRIVED IN SASKATCHEWAN

I arrived as an immigrant from the UK 10 years ago in 2006. That was a time when people were leaving this fine province, that I am proud to call home and do business in! The last 5 years there has been SO MUCH GROWTH, the market place has shifted in Saskatchewan, it was the HAVE province and it has been a bit of a wild ride for many! Now, as the economy slows down, as it inevitably always was going to - we are here to see the dust settling. There is one thing we know for sure, TRUST is always a huge factor in success and I guarantee that you can TRUST us to be here in another 5 years , doing what we love - helping local people find amazing local businesses in Saskatoon!

SOME OF THE TRUSTED TEAM!!

(From R-L - Bonnie Day, Sara Wheelwright, Leanna Keyes, Solange Bosse & Ryan Neiman)

Below are just a few pics from the launch event 5 years ago and there are some familiar faces - Kevin from KTS Custom Cabinets, Brent from Gibbon Heating & Air , Ken from 3’N1 Construction, Rod from Culligan Water and Heather from Made In The Shade, who was the first employee at Trusted & who now is a successful entrepreneur, as owner of a wonderful Trusted Saskatoon window covering business. Last but not least in these pics Marla Janzen Realtor, multi-award-winning realtor & the first ever Trusted partner who signed a contract Jan 21st 2011, over 4 months before we went live! Thank you ALL for putting your faith and your TRUST in Trusted!

Trusted team welcome Sunset Bay Resort as your Trusted Saskatoon area lake resort in the Saskatoon accommodation category

30. May 2016 Trusted Saskatoon Saskatoon Accommodations, Saskatoon Hotels, Trusted Brag Blogs, Trusted Tips

The Trusted Saskatoon directory team are thrilled to welcome Sunset Bay Resort as your Trusted Saskatoon & area lake resort and 4 season destination in the Saskatoon hotel & accommodations category

Sunset Bay Resort is a Year Round Saskatchewan Lake Vacation Destination
Two hours north of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Located on Scenic Highway #263 to the Prince Albert National Park/Waskesiu. In the Heart of Lakeland, Golfers Paradise, and Snowmobile Heaven you will find Sunset Bay Resort.

Owners Lawrence and Sonnia Minshull have over 30 years in the hospitality industry. Sunset Bay Resort is both home and work place for them, and their two children. Many vacation experiences and memories have been created and cherished at Sunset Bay Resort. Their customers have become their family and friends. They invite you to experience the amenities that Sunset Bay Resort and area have to offer, to make your own cherished memories any time of the year.

The Trusted Saskatoon team spoke to many of their clients as part of the Trusted directory verification process and the feedback and comments were truly wonderful...you can read them on the Sunset Bay listing on Trusted Saskatoon here.

As Part of our due diligence we also check on reviews elsewhere online and here is an example of one of their many positive reviews:

“Wonderful stay, great owners!”

Reviewed 8 February 2016

We spent a weekend here, ski doing and tobogganing. The cabins had everything you would need and were very clean. We had a great weekend and can't wait to return! The best part about our stay were the owners who were so personable and accommodating. They went above and beyond by bringing soup and tums to our cabin when my boyfriend became sick with the flu. Couldn't ask for friendlier people! I would definitely recommend this resort!!!

If you are looking for a get away by a beautiful Saskatchewan lake Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter we know that your experience at Sunset Bay Resort will be everything you are looking for! Check out their luxury cabins, their year round restaurant that serves delicious home cooked food and breathtaking sunsets!

The surroundings are mother natures most beautiful, the lake is pristine and the sunsets are spectacular!

Sunset Bay Resort is your Trusted Saskatoon and area lake resort in the Saskatoon Hotel & Accommodation category

Age of Electric a Trusted Saskatoon Electrical expert

16. May 2016 Admin Saskatoon Electrician, Trusted Tips

QUALITY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING & SHOCKINGLY GREAT SERVICE AT A FAIR PRICE! Age of Electric is a full-service Saskatoon electrical contractor, run by a group of journeymen electricians with years of experience. In an age where it is hard to find quality, service, and honesty, Age of Electric proves there are still businesses out there that still exist. Offering Residential and Commercial Electrical Services in Saskatoon and the surrounding area. Age of Electric are Trusted Saskatoon Electricians

Electrical company with famous namesake claims 'shockingly good' service

Growing up in Lanigan, Arlen Hall hung out and played music with a pair of brothers who went on to form Age of Electric, one of Saskatchewan’s most successful rock and roll bands. More than two decades later, Hall and his business partner Evan Demers decided to quit their contracting jobs to start their own electrical contracting company. Deciding what to call it was easy.

“When we were coming up with the name, we threw a lot of different ideas around, but I kept on coming back to (Age of Electric), and everybody that I suggested that name to just loved it right away,” Hall said.

Founded in early 2014 — with the blessing of the former band members — Age of Electric is a residential, commercial and industrial electrical contracting firm that claims to provide “shockingly good” service. According to Hall, the “well-rounded shop” is the culmination of decades of experience.

Hall said he started working as an electrician in 1995 after his girlfriend at the time told him that if he “didn’t quit playing music and get a job, she was going to move out.” Years later, he hired Demers to work at another electrical company. Then the pair decided to strike out on their own.

“We wanted to keep the good things that we had learned from more successful companies that we had been at … and then try not to do the things that we saw weren’t good from companies that weren’t run well,” Hall said with a laugh.

In 2016 Age of Electric moved into a new shop on First Avenue North. Hall attributes the company’s growth to its professionalism, which he said encompasses high-quality work, safety and branding.

“Really, what we want to do is provide an excellent service for a fair price. And one of the things I really like is when we help (people) who are really stuck … That’s the kind of things that make me feel good.”

Hear the testimonial of another very happy client, Janet

"If you need an electrician in Saskatoon, I highly recommend Age of Electric. I've hired 3 or 4 others over the years and these guys are a cut above, taking extra care in installations so that typical problems that usually happen long after they leave are avoided (in my case, extra bracing in a bathroom fan that would typically start vibrating loose after a few years) is avoided. And just really good guys too." - Janice Braden, Saskatoon

WAY TO GO Age of Electric - setting the standard and showcasing what it is to be a Trusted Saskatoon Partner. Call them today and find out how they can help you save energy and money!