Hamiota Super Thrifty

In 2003 while attending high school, Kyle started working at Hamiota Super Thrifty. After moving to Brandon to attend Brandon University, he worked part-time at Super Thrifty corporate office. Kyle graduated from the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Pharmacy in 2012. He became the relief pharmacist covering stores in Manitoba and one location in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. In September of 2013 he returned to his home town of Hamiota to become the pharmacist/manager of the local Super Thrifty. He became an owner in February 2014. Kyle is on the board of directors of Pharmacists Manitoba.

 

Kyle is able to prescribe medications for self-limiting conditions, smoking cessation and uncomplicated UTI.

 

Helping people is what Kyle enjoys most about his job. “It’s very satisfying to find a solution for someone’s problems.” On working for Super Thrifty Drugs, Kyle has this to say: “I like the people at Super Thrifty and the attitude management has regarding pharmacy. I don’t feel any corporate pressure to shove unnecessary medications onto people when they don’t need them. The small business mentality is great; it’s about helping people first.”

Tracy graduated with a pharmacy degree from the University of Manitoba in 1995. Leading up to her graduation, she worked at Super Thrifty in Hamiota as a pharmacy assistant during the summer months. Tracy and a partner opened and ran Birtle Pharmacy for five years. After selling Birtle Pharmacy she worked in various locations until joining Super Thrifty in September 2018. Tracy is certified to prescribe for self-limiting conditions as well as treatment for uncomplicated bladder infections, also known as urinary tract infections. Tracy lives with her husband and two daughters near Miniota where they have a grain farm.