Dear Editor:
My family in New Westminster was very disappointed to learn that the Thrifty's store in Sapperton will be sold as a result of Sobeys' acquisition of Safeway. The store was purpose-built for its location and well serves a growing population of people in the Sapperton neighbourhood.
It is different from Safeway - of which New Westminster already has three - so it is already in competition with these stores.
It is neighbourly, the service is excellent, and there are lots of local products. Perhaps the competition board should have asked New Westminsterites what they would like to see happen to stores in their community.
It is the only Thrifty's store that Sobeys is being told to sell. Many customers in our city wish for a different outcome.
Joel Hagen, New Westminster
