Trusted has been busy in Saskatoon meeting with potential Trusted businesses and we have lots going through the verification process as we speak, so keep checking in to see who is new!

In Regina we are taking our time to check out the good businesses , to ensure we are only approaching the businesses that are already doing business at the level that Trusted demands..we don't like to waste anyones time meeting with businesses that won't pass the required standards.

Did you know we also fully check out our banner advertisers too? As you know Trusted doesn't have categories for every kind of business...we chose the 40 most needed categories to keep it simple, but we will happily promote any business in other industries that are doing a wonderful job...as long as they pass the same verification procedure as our other Trusted businesses of course...and we only allow 1 in each industry to make it more user friendly!

So lets tell you about the latest Trusted businesses that have recently been uploaded onto www.trustedsaskatoon.com

1.Fitness Focus

We are thrilled to announce that Fitness Focus is our 2nd Trusted fitness & gym in Saskatoon

Here is some history of the company. In 2002 Jason and Tammie fulfilled a dream of owning a Fitness and Health Centre. Being an owner operated business allowed Jason and Tammie to work hands on affecting the success of the business and ensured that a quality experience was delivered on an ongoing basis. The goal was to offer a fitness center with a welcoming, fun, and safe environment that all ages could enjoy. Fitness Focus is a forerunner in the fitness industry in Saskatoon, and with the ever changing fitness demands of new and improved classes, training, and nutrition, Fitness Focus prides itself on maintaining quality. Upon Jason's passing in 2010 Tammie continues to keep the excellence and the foresight and drive that was established from the beginning for the dream Jason and Tammie foresaw in creating a successful family run business. 

From the moment you walk in the doors and are greeted by the friendly staff, you can feel the relaxed and calm environment. The fitness centre is constantly ensuring that equipment and cardio facilities are up to-date and easily accessed to maximize your workout. If you are not a member, and are interested in Fitness Focus, feel free to stop by anytime and check out the fitness centre. They are always looking for ways to improve services to ensure that they continue to assist you in reaching your fitness goals! Click here to access a 2 week pass that you can print off ..then you can go try it out yourself for FREE!

2.Bateman Jewellers

Bateman Jewellers are  Trusted Saskatoons Trusted Jewellers , and did you know that they are The oldest independent jewellery store in Saskatoon?

Bateman Jewellers isn't just a business; they are a 65 year family tradition. In 1945 World War ll was ending and the public embraced life and family with renewed vigor. George Bateman returned from the war where he served as an instrument technician. With jobs and products being scarce, George Bateman, the true entrepreneur that he was, opened G.W. Bateman Jewellers in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He set the tone for customer service excellence and continuous improvement. For 47 years they grew a Batemans loyal family of clients with their sincere service, quality of products and ability to change with the times. In 1992, the Batemans daughter Marilyn and son-in-law Ken Lorman bought Bateman Jewellers from George and Milly. They operated it under the same loving standards until a car accident forced Marilyn to retire in 2005. Long-time Bateman employee, gemologist and watch technician Cam Kripki and gemologist, gemstone dealer and friend John Scarfe, teamed up to purchase Bateman Jewellers and with family and long-time friends, continue the Bateman tradition of offering:

Superior jewellery, watches and accessories in a relaxed and respectful atmosphere. They always offer personal, individualized service, expertise and information sharing. Check out their website here for a full list of their products and services ...and have a look at their specials here for a bargain!

As well as implementing industry best practices Batemans continually upgrade their skills and knowledge. All employees take the Jewellery Education Training System (JETS) program to enhance their expertise and skills and they continue to evolve as a progressive and forward-looking provider of quality jewellery products, accessories and giftware that will meet their clients changing needs. Something you may not know is that at Batemans you can create your own individual piece of jewellery. Whether it is a family emblem, your childs artwork, a company logo or something to showcase your artistic ability, their 3D jewellery design software and milling machine allows them to recreate your design and produce a one-of-a-kind priceless possession! Batemans strongly believe in giving back to the community, and proudly support such things as Care and Share, United Way, local teams and organizations, and as business grows their community support list grows.

It is obvious that the relationship with their clients is very important to them, and Trusted is sure you have heard Cam say in his well known radio ads "  Your jewellery is a lifetime investment; Buy it from a lifetime friend. " ..Trusted can attest to the fact that they really DO mean it, and we are proud to have them on board as our Trusted Jeweller!

3. Kreepy Kritterz

Kreepy Kritterz  are Saskatoons #1 Pest Control Professionals, and they are Saskatoons ONLY Trusted Pest Control companies.

They specialize in dealing with the kreepy crawlies so you and I don't have to! If the thought of bed bugs or rodents makes you squeemish then you should note down the name David Wilson! He is the sole owner/operator of Kreepy Kritterz Pest Control and he started the company in January of 2009. He is licensed and certified by the Government of Saskatchewan, and after being involved in the Pest Control industry for some time before he decided to venture out on his own. He believed that operating his own business has allowed him to provide an outstanding quality of service, satisfaction, and peace of mind to his clients health and safety whether it is in your home or small business. Being locally owned and operated, the independence brings a very unique and personal quality of customer service, respect, trust and confidentiality.He obtained licenses in pest programs through Siast, and will continue to learn and grow along with all the latest techniques and technology in the industry .

Trusted also appeared in this weekends Sunday Sun, there was an interview with the founder Sara Wheelwright as she spoke about how Trusted came about and what is involved in becoming a Trusted business. We would like to thank Tom for a great article ..however there were a few minor mistakes that we would like to clarify...Trusted or Trusted businesses do not contribute toward the Workers Compensation Board...Trusted does however check to see if companies have workers compensation INSURANCE ( this is to safeguard clients....and is there to make sure if an employee of a firm who is doing work for you on your property sustains an injury..that YOU the client isn't liable) , also we check to see if a business has a history/record of bankrupcy..if they do we do not allow them on the site.   Also we only offer 3 Trusted businesses / category because if we offer too many then it becomes tricky to chose one trusted business from the other and we are here to save people time, money and stress...we do the research so that they don't have to ! Truly Trusted is THE Smart & Simple Choice!

We will leave the last words in this blog to Jannay a fan of www.trustedsaskatoon.com who sent a message through the contact us section of the website:  

Saskatoon Website Comments from: Jannay 

City: Saskatoon

Comments: Thank you SO much for making this web site. My co-worker and I were just talking last week of how a web site like this needs to be created. Again, we are single women who have been ripped off enough. Thanks for providing this great service!

Your welcome Jannay ..glad to be of help!

Here is the Sunday Sun article

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IMPORTANT update  We are changing some categories around over the next week on the sites ..as we have had requests from businesses to accomodate their industry..so some catgories are expanding, some changing and Trusted took the decision to REMOVE completely the CELL PHONE category..we strongly believe that the Cell phone industry in canada is fundementally flawed and we don't believe that the Trusted Guarantees could be upheld by any of the current providers available ( not to say the individual Stores can't offer outstanding service..we are talking about things like billing and service centres that are not locally accountable ) ....we will not provide businesses to you unless they can be Trusted....we are not a CASH for ENDORSEMENT company at all, and never will be!

Also we give out Trusted facebook fans opportunities to win with ongoing contests and giveaways..click on this link which takes you to our Face book page and become a fan..if you hurry tonight you can enter to win 2 x Tickets to The Blue Man group in Saskatoon next Tuesday..it always pays to be a Trusted fan ...so really our websites are and are going to continue be as we grow across the country THE Smart & Simple Choice 

We have Trusted consultants all over Saskatchewan spreading the word about THE NEW LOCAL DIRECTORY OF EXCELLENT SERVICE PROVIDERS that is live in Saskatoon and getting built in Regina as we speak..a directory for the people..a directory that JUST lists Trusted businesss ..businesses that have been qualified, had their references personally checked by TRUSTED ...we have checked their licenses and their insurances and we contract them to uphold the 5 Trusted Guarantees..  we are here to make your life easier .. we do all the research ..so you don't have to....businesses like the ones listed below that have recently gone live after passing our checks with flying colors!

1. Gibbon Heating & Air Conditioning

Gibbon have been 'Trusted approved'  in 2 categories...Saskatoon Airconditioning and furnaces and Saskatoon Electrician.. and they sure had wonderful testmony from their clients in all aspects of their business. If you live in the city we bet you have seen Gibbon vans with their distinctive blue logo flying around, they are not newcomers in Saskatoon thats for sure. Like every other business on this site , Gibbon are locally accountable.. They set themselves apart in many ways..firstly they take the time to CARE about the community they live in and service ..Gibbon actively contributes time and resources in their community. Every year they are proud to support the special Olympics law enforcemnet torch run and they volunteer their services for the Habitat for Humanity cause in the city..in fact they have supplied labour and housing to many of their projects. Two of the Trusted stafff were in another business on Wednesday and heard a fantastic testimonial about Gibbon from a business we were presenting to...they looked at the site and commented on how great Gibbon had been to them , and they agreed 100% that they were trusted and definitely belonged on the website... ( we knew that ..but it is always good to hear good things from good people about our Trusted partners) . So be assured if you want your home or business to be warmer or cooler... if you just want to have an annual furnace or AC check wth a trustworthy company..or if you need a good electrician GIBBON is the company for you .... click for their listing here or here

Mission Statement

1.Gibbon displays excellence, quality and Integrity in all its business activities

 2.Gibbon strives to make its services and products accessible to customers at fair and economical prices

3.Gibbon has a commitment to our customers to ensure they are satisfied and pleased with our products and services

4.Gibbon works towards these goals of excellence and customer satisfaction by promoting profitable partnerships with our customers, our employees and our suppliers.

2. Wiseguys matress

Our 3rd and final Saskatoon Furniture listing was nominated many times through the website and then put forward by Kim from KIMTEK( Trusted Audio & Visual)  ...we knew we were going to see a great business when we convinced Mark the owner from Wise guys to let us come and present to him.....who knew there is SO much to Mattresses......such variation, quality and SERVICE....Mark or  ' Da - Boss' as anyone who knows him well calls him....(see the zoot suit and hat in the office if you want to check out his ' wiseguy' credentials ) is anything but a 'gangster' in the mattress world..he is an amazing example of what the well used phrase ' Good service' really means, he knows his stuff and he will find the perfect mattress for your NEEDS ( budget, back or size..) ...according to one of his clients... (who actually called herself a pain in the butt) he is one of the most optomistic, kind and positive people she has met...he didn't flinch at all when she and her husband brought back the 5th mattress they had tested in a month ....he just wanted them to be happy and healthy and gave them another mattress to try. If you are smart enought to go and see Mark when it comes to your mattress needs , and you do purchase from him..you may require delivery...you then will be asked when do you want it delivered ...not told when they will deliver ...when YOU want it delivered..name a time ..6am ? 10pm?  Name a day ..Apparantly when it comes to being a client of Wiseguys ...really you are ' Da Boss'..not them!   Check out their facebook page here for more details and become a FAN today!

Trusted Saskatoon has had so many listings going live , with such wonderful companies....it is an indication of how busy we are...and how many good companies are finding us ..and us finding them, thanks to the mass media campaign on the cities best radio stations, billboards and websites! Nominations flood in every day from members of the public eager to share their great experiences ..which we really apprecaite..good businesses deserve the opportunity to be involved , so keep them coming! Here are a few that went live on the site recently

 Frontier Vinyl & Glass

Another Great ' made in Saskatchewan' company in our Windows and Doors category- check out their listing here to read the great testimonials from the REAL clients we surveyed....In their MISSION Statement they say " We willl be there from start to finish..and we are not happy till you are satisfied" How refreshing to hear such a customer focused mission statement....one that is in real speak by real people and understood by all. Along with kitchen and bathrooms , windows are the most important things to invest in on a property...and if you wish to keep a good resale value it is vital that your windows are kept up to date and in good repair....living in a climate like Saskatchewan , with it's extremes can be hard on windows and doors..so to have a company that manufactures TESTED products right here ..well, it's just a smart choice! The bonus is having such a great team to service you!

GIBBON HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING :  Our 1st Air Conditioning & Furnaces  and   Electrician Listings

TRIO WED DESIGN: Our 2nd Computers & Website Design Listing

WISEGUYS MATTRESSES: Our Final FURNITURE Listing

 Trusted businesses to BRAG about in our next blog....and more will be uploded by then too!!!

For all you Facebook people  click here and LIKE our Facebook page and you will have the chance to win lots and lots of PRIZES ....we are giving away CASH and stuff all the time to the fans of Trusted Saskatoon through contests and giveaways..and will be doing the same when we launch in Regina...TOGETHER we are TRUSTED..and it ALWAYS pays to be Trusted!

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What a crazy time it has been since the mass media advertising campaign of www.trustedsaskatoon.com started on May 30th! The Trusted team has been busy with the launch event, hiring our first Trusted Consultant and meeting with more and more businesses who wish to find out how they apply to be Trusted!

Well..the 4 TRUSTED companies I am going to brag about tonight had no trouble passing our verification and checking process..so if you want to know what it takes..well follow these fine examples:

1. Lindal Homes

After the winning entry in our Trusted Saskatoons Facebook contests WORSE experience was with a home builder and the new home warranty..or lack of it ..it seems fitting to have our 2nd Home Builder as our first Trusted business that we promote today...lets start off with the fact that Lindal homes come with a LIFETIME WARRANTY on the Cedar structure ...then lets just pause and look at them...here is a stunning image that showcases a new line of Lindal homes that are now available...quite different to the Lindal 'traditional homes' that you probably associate them with ...Here is a beautiful example of a TURKAL LINDAL home for you to fall in love with ..... 

Wow...modern, airy, GREEN, contemporary and ..simply beautiful. There are lots of variations / designs to choose from too...and if you are more of a traditionallist , and want that log cabin Lindal classic click here to see the gallery for yourself and get turning that dream into a reality. Doug Pocha will look after you , and will provide the best possible personal service..there is no doubt that in Doug's world the customer is 'The King' , and he rated personally one of the highest on any of our client surveys..yes people loved the homes and the ease of how they go together..but every single one of them felt that Doug cared about them , and they were made to feel absolutely valued, listened to and considered in every step of the sale ( and after too! ) ..If you are looking to build ..or buy a house and you have never considered this option..well Trusted suggests you should look into it...you will certainly be the envy of all your friends and neighbours..where ever that may be in Saskatchewan! 

2. Perfection Plumbing

Shane and Angela Cyrenne are perfectionists...so the company name is very fitting...they demand the best from themselves and all of their very capable staff, and that is why they were TOP of the list when it came to talking to Plumbers here in Saskatoon ( one of the categories with the WORST reputations as one of the Trusted founders knows only too well after being ripped off herself) ...they don't claim to be the cheapest...but they will be there when they said they will be there, will not have any hidden costs to surprise you with when presenting you with the invoice at the end....their staff are clean, courteous, uniformed and come with well stocked vans...what does this mean to you the client? It means they are not running off for an hour to get an item that is very commonly used to add 'time' on the invoice ....which is one of those additional charges that surprise you from less reputable companies..who can also charge you WAY more than the actual retail cost of the item you need..simply to get more money off you ..even though, truth be told, they pay less for that item than the general public do as a trade account!!  

Perfection Plumbing was founded in 1996 and  really are different than any other plumbing company in Saskatoon. In 2001 they became affiliated with a national plumbing association called Plumbers Success International. This means they are commited to the following :

1. Phones promptly answered by a real person, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - even on holidays.
2. Immediate service response time - often in less than an hour.
3. Drug free, bondable and insured employees
4. Uniformed technicians who: -Work out of company vehicles, NOT their own cars -Use many of the latest state-of-the-art tools and repair methods -Do not smoke, chew or swear in the clients home!
5. They are members in good standing of the Better Business Bureau.
6. They have some of the best warranties in the area to give you peace of mind on your investment.

 All that adds up to one thing.....Give them a call ..you will not be sorry!

If Plumbers was a top ' horror story category ' then here is another that is definitely in the top 3,  Moving and storage companies....from lost and damaged precious belongings to rat infested and damp storage units ..we are sure everyone has heard ( and hopefully not experienced ) moving nightmares. Trusted thinks that what makes it even worse is the fact that moving is proven to be one of the most stressful life experiences...and when moving companies let you down and don't care it can be extremely upsetting.

So all that being said ..we are happy to introduce our first TRUSTED Saskatoon Moving & Storage company:

3. Countrywide moving are no longer part of Trusted SDaskatoon

4. WINMAR 

Contractor..has to be in the top 3 too of 'horror stories ' and Winmar Saskatoon..headed up by the fantastic Selina Baldwin , specializes in dealing with the true EMERGENCY situations that all of us hope we never have to go through...... 

• 24 hour / 365 days a year
• Water / Sewage Extraction
•  Structural Drying and Preservation
•  Contents Cleaning
•  Mould Remediation
•  Odor Control
•  Board up and Containment
•  Fire Clean-up
•  Humidity & Indoor climate control
•  Document and Media Recovery
•  Asbestos Abatement
•  Restoration of Essential Services
•  Inventory and Content Control
•  Temporary Warehousing
•  Bio-hazardous Materials Clean-up

 PLUS General Construction ..to put EVERTHING back together again

We think this list covers it all....but if it doesn't stil call Winmar because they will answer no matter what time of the day or night ..and they will be there to HELP YOU when you need it the most..they are committed to working in your best interests and the hand written cards of thanks and client testimonials in the office on the wall speak for themselves .... call WINMAR FIRST!!

Fan 'trustedsaskatoon.com ' on facebook and maybe you will be the lucky winner of our Rhianna concert ticket giveaway contest CLICK here to find out the details and how to enter !

You can also go to the FB Group to see latest photo album to see pics of our launch party....such a fine looking bunch of Trusted partners we have!

It is definitely a good idea to be a Trusted facebook fan..as we will continuously having contests and giveaway that only our fans are eligible to win! Our next one will be announced once we have had 5000 visits to our www.trustedsaskatoon.com website ...we are up to 3731 visits so far ..so not long to go!!!!!!! We LOVE giving away CASH to our fans!!!!