

Name of the shop? Empire Snow and Skate
Name of person answering the questions? Joel Thiessen
How long has the shop been around for?
Empire’s been in existence for 10 years now, but just under a year ago switched ownership and is blowing up now in central Alberta.
Who’s on your shop team?
Devan Peeters, Levi Whitney, Connor Ross, Alex Romanov, Kallie Murray
What is the best thing about working at/owning a shop?
Helping the progression of our sport, free shit, and being the coolest person out of your whole graduating class
If you could guess the next big trend in snowboarding, what would it be?
The re-appearance of Sun Ice one piece snow suits
Is there any local brands from your area that people should be on the look out for?
Arts vs. Crafts, Ball Apparel, Empire Apparel
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get by there and say hey to these guys!
Empire Snow and Skate
#130, 3020 22nd St.
Red Deer, AB
(403) 340-0079
www.empiresnowandskate.com