by Advocate Staff, albertalocalnews.com Big Bend Market has expanded to Red Deer’s north side. Ivan Smith, who operates a shop in Southpointe Common, recently took over the location once occupied by a butcher shop. Smith said he bought the north-end business, formerly known as Farmer’s Gate or Nature’s Gate, because it was a “fabulous set-up.” …
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Think Global, Buy Local
By Harley Richards – Red Deer Advocate Ivan Smith knows meat. And that expertise extends beyond quality and cuts. The owner of Big Bend Market in Red Deer is familiar with the history of his products as well. “Every piece of meat in here, I can tell you the farmer that raised it and the …
Local meat safe: butchers
By Ashley Joannou – Red Deer Advocate It’s the talk around the deli counter. The recent massive recall of meat products is leading more consumers to inquire about the history of their meat. Two Central Alberta butchers, who sell only meat produced by local farmers, say they have been fielding questions ever since the recall …