Local business continues to expand with bigger space, more bays and new services
A decade after launching as a small-town tire repair and parts service, Prairie Ag N’ Auto is entering a new chapter.
On Aug. 1, the locally owned business celebrated the grand opening of its new expanded supply store in Roseisle—a move that owner Kelvin Dyck says reflects steady growth and strong community support since Prairie Ag N’ Auto first opened its doors in January 2015.
“We started with a vision to provide services our community hadn’t had in many years,” Dyck said. “That’s always been our goal—helping people quickly and honestly. I think that’s why we’ve been able to grow.”
What began as a simple operation focused on parts supply and tire repairs has since evolved into a full-service automotive repair shop, complete with auto sales, parts, and a host of additional services. With everything from oil changes to engine overhauls, alignments and tires for lawnmowers, farm equipment, and transport trucks, the shop now covers nearly every local auto and ag need.
In 2018, Prairie Ag N’ Auto added a mobile service truck for on-site tire repairs—available for everything from tractors to tractor-trailers.
“If the truck’s not out on a call, we can usually get to someone really quickly,” Dyck said. “If a tire can be safely repaired, we do it. If it’s not worth it, we’re honest about that too.”
The business also operates a second location in St. Claude, which opened in 2018 and carries Husqvarna outdoor equipment. It’s one of several newer product lines Prairie Ag N’ Auto has taken on, including Pineview Buildings—customizable, high-quality storage and utility structures popular with gardeners, farmers, and cottagers alike.
The business also carries baler twine, net and silage wrap, livestock feed as a New Rosedale Feeds dealer, and Boss lubricants available in everything from litre jugs to full drums and bulk orders. Hydraulic hose crimping is available in-house, and a wide selection of Interstate batteries is always in stock.
As an Integra Tire affiliate, customers can browse and order tires online for either location, with most orders filled within one business day from Winnipeg’s 200,000 sq. ft. warehouse or other Prairie-based suppliers.
The expanded supply store will allow the Roseisle location to grow from two to four bays, with plans to increase auto sales as a new dealership license allows for future inventory growth.
And while the product lines and services have grown, Dyck says the focus on service remains the same.
“We treat our customers and their equipment the way we’d want to be treated,” he said. “Seat covers, clean hands, and no damage—plus a fresh coffee while you wait and a cozy spot to relax.”
A new addition inside the store—the “Country Candy Corner”—offers a sweet way for visitors to browse while they wait, along with magazines and a growing lineup of hardware and building supplies. Orders placed by noon are typically available the next morning.
“Why go to the big centres when you can get it local at a reasonable price?” Dyck said.
The Aug. 1 grand opening celebration welcomed the community into the new space and mark the next step for a business that continues to grow with its neighbours.
“We like to say, ‘Helping you is what we do,’” Dyck said. “And we mean it.”
