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聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Having been involved in floral shops for 35 years, Kevin Hryhoriw says its bigger news that he鈥檚 back in town than the name of his new business. Carnation Street Florals will open in the former business space occupied by Canora Photo and Framing on March 23.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Having been in the floral business in Canora for many years, most recently he worked for a florist in Melville and for the previous few years he worked for the City of Yorkton, looking after the town鈥檚 parks and gardens, and looked after all the flower beds.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Hryhoriw used to own the Flower Mill in Canora, but sold it to Brand Zawislak about nine or 10 years ago.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 He has operated flower shops in Canora long before that. Right after the Canora Centre Mall opened, he started a floral business in about 1980-81. In 1987, when the Queen visit Canora, Hryhoriw worked with Lawrence Klutz making all the flower arrangements for her visit and for her dinner table.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Hryhoriw spent a lot of time in Regina, working for Fantasy Flowers. He was the head designer for a crew of six. The highlight was preparing the fantasy wedding shows.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 He has worked as an interior decorator, he has landscaped yards and he is a certified arborist.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Above all, his work is based on being a certified master flourist. He began taking classes at the School of Floral Design in Richmond, B.C. and he has been constantly taking upgrading courses ever since. A title like master flourist is based on one鈥檚 years of experience and training, he said.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Hryhoriw said he likes doing business in Canora because he is able to rely on massive gardens which he sets up on the family farm. He plans to set up green houses as the farm.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 鈥淔lowers are the ultimate gift 鈥� a sign of love,鈥� said Hryhoriw.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 He made the store unique, representative of his work.
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聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Hryhoriw said he is banking on flowers. The people in Canora area have always loved good quality flowers and the love to talk about them. The people have a good knowledge of gardening and they like to talk gardening and landscaping.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 鈥淧eople are always happy to receive flowers. It doesn鈥檛 matter the occasion. Flowers make them happy.鈥�
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 The biggest attractions will continue to be weddings and funerals, Hryhoriw said. He plans to put his personal touch on every order.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 The atmosphere of the business will be special and unique, he said. He plans to bring in many pieces of art, jewellery and furniture. Some will be for sale and some will be just part of the atmosphere. He is on the look constantly for new pieces of art and jewelry.
