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Trusted Saskatoon Directory Celebrates 5 years of Saskatoon Partners Success

On June 1st TrustedSaskatoon.com celebrated the 5th anniversary of our public launch! Our mission is to save you time, money and stress when choosing a Saskatoon business for your needs. We do not believe in small print and we ensure the needs of the consumer are top priority! This post is to celebrate the Saskatoon Businesses below ....who have been TRUSTED for 5 years!! All were with us BEFORE we launched to the public ..they believed in the idea and they believed in our team!! Thank you for TRUSTING us, and thank you for providing 5 years of OUTSTANDING services to the people of Saskatoon!  They been re-checked, re-verified and mystery shopped - and each of them have upheld the 5 TRUSTED GUARANTEES of service for 5 YEARS! 


5 Trusted Guarantees

  1. Provide the service and quality promised.
  2. Complete the job on time.
  3. Charge the price quoted with NO surprises.
  4. Communicate honestly and be responsive to customer needs.
  5. Resolve any issues with customer satisfaction in mind.




Marla Janzen Realtor

The first EVER Trusted partner, Marla Janzen, is outstanding at what she does! If you are looking for a professional Saskatoon, SK Realtor, then Marla Janzen is your best choice! Marla Janzen, an award-winning Realtor, made a commitment to represent Saskatoon, Warman, Martensville and the surrounding Saskatchewan area with the highest calibre of professional real estate service ever experienced in those communities! Marla is a multi-award-winning Saskatoon and Warman realtor. Marla has been taught honesty, hard work, and stellar customer service are the most important part of the business, and she puts that philosophy to practice as she strives to be the best Saskatoon Realtor she can be. Marla brings over ten years of Saskatchewan real estate experience to the table and is adept at handling any transaction, regardless of property type or price point. We are confident she can offer you the best Saskatoon real estate agent experience possible!

Marla Janzen is a 5 year Trusted Saskatoon REALTOR!


Decora Homes

Decora Homes specializes in homes built to meet your custom requirements. They have many years of experience in the construction industry and take pride in working with you to design a home which best suits you and your family's personality/lifestyle. At Decora Homes, they believe in keeping their customers up to date during their build. That is why they have incorporated a 24/7 online program in which the client can log in and view the schedule, photos, and list of products chosen and approve/change orders at their convenience. Decora Homes has a full-time staff that assists you in picking out finishing products during the construction, along with a full-time service representative for you to contact your needs after you have taken possession of your new home.  

Decora Homes are 5 Year Trusted Saskatoon Home Builders! 



Palliser Rooms EQ3 is an independent furniture store that has been operating in Saskatoon for nine years. The store specializes in offering a generous selection of contemporary furnishings (predominantly Canadian brands) and a personalized service that is forward-thinking and client-focused. Customer reviews describe Palliser Rooms as a "great shopping experience", "with exceptional staff," best displays and best furniture in town," and the kicker: "great delivery service." The comments reflect the company's commitment to providing excellent customer service and speak to their impeccable taste and attention to detail. The company describes their philosophy as one that "embodies' an 'all about choices' ideology. Whether you have an inherent 'do-it-yourself' personality or find decoration an overwhelming process, their staff is committed to providing valuable information, inspiration and the necessary tools to make your project, large or small, a success."


Palliser Rooms are a 5 Year Trusted Saskatoon Furniture Store!



Perfection Plumbing

Founded in 1996, Perfection Plumbing is a locally owned and operated plumbing company located in Saskatoon. To show their dedication in upholding the highest quality of customer service, a stringent set of practices guide their staff in providing superior work. When you contact Perfection Plumbing, one of their knowledgeable staff will promptly answer your call and assist over the phone - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and even on holidays. They understand that emergencies can happen at any time, so their skilled plumbers are always ready to provide immediate services. In keeping their high standards of professionalism, all their employees are bonded, insured, and have their backgrounds checked!

Perfection Plumbing, 5 Year Trusted Saskatoon Plumbers!


Hairstyle Inn

The HairStyle Inn Salon is a fun, fresh & locally owned salon group with TWO Saskatoon locations. Their 38-member creative team makes up one of Saskatchewan's premier cut, colour and design salon groups and has been styling Saskatchewan for over 35 years. Their salons offer services for custom fashion, cuts & colours and specialize in colour correction. The Hairstyle Inn designers keep on top with ongoing advanced training and are considered among the best in the industry, with design haircuts for men, women and kids. Hairstyle Inn Salons are Saskatoon's first choice for styles and up-dos for weddings, graduations, job promotions and events!

Hairstyle Inn Salons are 5 Year Trusted Saskatoon Salons!



When you become a Reed Security client, you will be entering into a relationship - one they want to grow and become long-term. Last year, over half of our business came from word of mouth, and these are the benefits each client receives. Since opening its doors in March of 2000, they have become one of Canada's largest independent security providers. They protect 4000+ clients, and We Pay Attention to them by providing Same/Next Business Day support and service. If you believe in Excellence, Integrity, Leadership, Innovation, Family, and Fun, then you share the same values and look forward to that long-term relationship. You also have to be great at what you do. They are not a large corporation and staff are empowered to do what is RIGHT for the client and the company. We guarantee when you choose Reed Security as your security partner, you will receive innovative and reliable solutions at an affordable price from a local family that cares!

Reed Security -5 Trusted Saskatoon Alarm and Service Professionals!


Trusted was founded on the principle that good local businesses deserve promotion. We know they are out there. We have found many already, and we work hard to find more. Please help us by nominating your favourite Saskatoon business here.
Start your research and choose a Trusted Saskatoon business and you will be making the SMART & SIMPLE CHOICE. 
When the Trusted Saskatoon team gives a business the 'Thumbs up' it means something!!


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

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 - Sara Wheelwright, Leanna Keyes, Solange Bosse & Ryan Neiman)



Trusted announced as finalist for 2016 SABEX Award for Community Involvement


Celebrate Success! Trusted Announced as 2016  Award Finalists!

The Trusted Team are absolutely thrilled and honoured to have been selected as finalists for the 2016 SABEX Award for community Involvement. Trusted has been a finalist numerous time for SABEX and won the 2014 Marketing Award, we appreciate the recognition and the accolades that come with being a finalist!   The Trusted team believes giving back is always in style. We are proud members of the Saskatoon business community. We love our city and do what we can to support local events, non profits and to help individuals in need, so this Community Involvement award is very close to our heart! To see what we do for our community please visit our community page by clicking here! 



MEDIA  RELEASE FROM THE GREATER SASKATOON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 

Finalists are announced today for the 2016 Celebrate Success! Business Awards, produced by the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce and presented by PotashCorp. 

The Celebrate Success! Awards Gala is a celebration of the exceptional businesses growing and operating in the Saskatoon region. Finalists announced include the Saskatoon Awards for Business Excellence (SABEX), the Award of Innovation, the Strategic Alliance Award, the Community Leadership Award, the Oslo Business for Peace Award and the prestigious RBC SABEX Hall of Fame. The SABEX Awards are open to all private sector (non-governmental) enterprises based in Saskatoon and district, whether large or small. All applications were forwarded to EY for initial sorting and processing. Applications from each of the various categories were then delivered to independent and anonymous judging panels. .

ALL 2016 award finalists are listed on this LINK. 

Award recipients will be named at the Celebrate Success! Awards Gala on May 19th at Prairieland Park. 

2016 SABEX AWARD FINALISTS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 

For a business demonstrating substantial support for arts and culture, amateur sport, education or volunteerism.

We would like to wish our fellow finalists in this category luck and congratulate them on being selected! 

We would also like to congratulate Trusted Saskatoon Alarm & Security partners REED SECURITY who are finalists in the Customer Service and Marketing Award category. Virgil and the Reed Security team have a long history of winning awards, and they always strive for excellence in all they do!!! 



Trusted Saskatoon BBQ Store tips for building an outdoor kitchen!


Here they give great Tips for Building an Outdoor Kitchen: 

With warm weather beckoning us outside, why make a meal indoors? If you want to transform your yard into another favourite spot on your property, an outdoor kitchen is a great place to start - and it doesn't have to cost a lot to be functional.


Planning Your Space

Location is the key to an outdoor kitchen that is functional and well-integrated into your deck or yard.

  • Consider what you want in your outdoor kitchen. It can be as simple as using your existing barbecue and adding a small counter prep area and storage unit.
  • Plan the arrangement of your components. Place them against an existing wall or fence for a galley-style kitchen that takes up the least amount of space. Or use a corner to create a more expansive L-shaped space that works well if you have several cooks in the kitchen.
  • Factor in the placement of your outdoor eating area - it should be close enough to the grill to work in tandem with it but not so near that smoke wafts over the dining set.
  • Pick a spot close to outdoor electrical outlets and a water source.
  • Make sure you have room to expand the kitchen in the future to add more counter space and storage, or perhaps a wood-burning pizza oven or smoker.

Choosing Materials
With a little planning, it's possible to choose materials to create an outdoor kitchen without spending a fortune.

  • Use materials that can stand up to sun, water and stains for counter prep area and storage. Durable solid surface Corian®, quartz Silestone® and stainless steel are all great options.
  • If you're short on space, use storage units on castors, a serving cart, or build a counter that folds down.
  • You'll need a level surface to start. Pavers are the most economical option for creating a patio space and easy to add to if you want to expand your outdoor kitchen space in the future.
  • If you're planning to have a permanent grilling area, build your base with affordable brick and stone for decorative emphasis.
  • Make sure your outdoor fridge and grill are easy to move so they can be stored inside during the winter.
  • If you live in an area with high humidity, choose rust-resistant materials.

Safety Tips
An outdoor kitchen tends to be a high-traffic area, so it's important to follow these safety guidelines.

  • Keep a first-aid kit and fire extinguisher on hand.
  • Ensure the grill is located at least five feet from the house and not too close to the dining area to restrict movement between the cooking area and the rest of the yard.
  • Choose a location that gets some shade so you don't have to worry about always being exposed to the elements.
  • Make sure the grill isn't too close to windows and doors to avoid your house filling with smoke when you're cooking.
  • To avoid attracting insects and wildlife, choose materials and appliances that are easy to clean.




Trusted Saskatoon team, partners and friends come together in Christmas spirit

The Trusted Saskatoon Directory team always try to do something for the Saskatoon community, we are committed to helping where we can, but especially at Christmas 

On Dec 21st a Trusted Saskatoon Facebook post revealed our cunning plan in full! 

Trusted Saskatoon fans on Facebook had been enjoying 5 weeks of giveaways to celebrate the new website. & contests to celebrate reaching 7000 FacebookFans- but this the 8th contest and this time they weren’t going to be the winners....

We love a good rhyme .......

“ Saskatoon... Christmas eve is drawing near 
Part 8 of our give away is becoming clear. 
The Trusted Saskatoon teams Christmas spirit is strong
We could pick 1 person to benefit, but feel that would be wrong 
So we ask YOU Saskatoon to tell us WHO is in need?
We will select a recipient not based on GREED
A charity, group or family we can gift this year
$700 dollars for them to use or to share.
Please share your thoughts and tell us a reason

Why YOUR nomination should benefit this Christmas season! 


The response was amazing, although some what overwhelming too, as we ONLY had $700 to donate to worthy people or organizations! 

HOW AWESOME IT WAS  to receive 4 additional donations!

 1 from an single mother who wished to remain anon

 3  from Trusted Saskatoon partners of $100 each- thank you to:

 So,who did we choose and how?

WE AGONIZED over every nomination - but in the end decided to split the $1100 pot 11 ways equally and choose who we thought would benefit most

If we had more, believe us, everyone would have been helped, but we know less than $100/ recipient wouldn’t have made much of an impact! $100 for a family for example  is a turkey and all the trimmings on Xmas day for 6+ people 

The RECIPIENTS for Trusted Saskatoon’s ANNUAL December Christmas eve comfort are : 

‘ organizations’ 

  1. Oskāyak High school - $100 donation GC for winter clothes fund for teens - we will be raising more awareness for this after New Year as so needed for this age group!  
  2. Saskatoon Interval house - $100 Walmart GC for personal hygiene items, diapers and grooming items left behindin their urgency.
  3. Hands on Outreach Saskatoon - $100 Walmart GC - a wonderful grass roots organization in Saskatoon teaching real skills to youth in our city
  4. Saskatoon Cancer Clinic’s Playroom - $100 Donation ( TBD)- we have friends with cancer, we know kids with cancer- enough said
‘People’ nominated - we will contact individually and will not disclose full names or details.- just to say they will appreciate the $100 help this Christmas.
  1. Rhonda- Sponsored by anon single mom donor - $100 Superstore GC ( we will contact )
  2. Tammy - Sponsored by Perfection Plumbing $100 Superstore GC ( we will contact)
  3. Gail - sponsored by Curtis $100 Superstore GC ( we will contact)
  4. Deb - sponsored by Solange $100 Superstore GC ( we will contact)
‘OTHER'
  1. Parkridge Centre - TBD - we want to bring some Christmas into the lives of their residents young and old on Christmas Eve
  2. A refugee family from Syria - TBD ( $100 Walmart GC)
  3. Homeless men - $10 Timmies Gift Card x 10 men - they DO get forgotten !!


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