Well, I understand that Safeway has been taken over by Sobeys. And the Club Cards are going to be discontinued.
Not that this affects us much. We do have a club card, but we do not have a Safeway in town. The card gets used infrequently on visits out of town – helpful for getting discounts but not much else.
The thing that struck me is the connection my head makes to Safeway.
In my teen years my church youth sponsor was a manager for a Safeway store in Regina. Bob Kinnie just lived over a block or two from us. As an impetuous teen, I had a few run-ins with Bob. But, as I look back, his love for me and his desire to make sure we all followed hard after Jesus sticks out!
Bob later went on to become the President of Safeway Canada. He mentored a number of young men who have been influential in Christian ministry. His legacy is around us. And is a part of my history.
My thanks to Safeway for hiring, and placing a young father in the same town. Just for a few years. But a few years are enough!