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A very brief history of the Bretzlaff store

A very brief history of the Bretzlaff store

Gerda Bretzlaff and son Greg in front of their convenience store in Ladysmith. Founded 104 years ago by Marie and Verner Bretzlaff (featured in painting mounted on store’s gable), the business has been in the family for three generations.
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