CARLYLE - New to Carlyle, Jason Frecon and Denice Corbiere have announced that a new business will be operating out of their Carlyle residence on Fourth Street East.
Even since he was a teenager, Frecon has thought of opening a coffee shop. He and Denice have been extremely busy renovating the building, both the front where they reside and the back where they will be opening their coffee store on June 4. They have named it Good Vibes Coffee Co.
One will be able to purchase single serve coffee containers, or Keurig cups, from a selection of over 200 brands. In addition to regular types, there will be exotic brands with specialty flavours, natural caffeine, coffee containing vitamins, ginseng and metabolism boosters, brain boosters, and some will be more like an energy drink than a coffee.
There is unusual coffee of all types, instant cappuccino and lattes, flavoured hot chocolates, various teas, syrups, ciders and flavours galore. Some of the upscale brands available include Pioneer Woman, Skinny Girl, Vitacup Slim, Guy Fieri, Java Factory, Death Wish, Crazy Cups and many more.
Gift baskets and various coffee accessories can also be purchased.
Frecon and Corbiere worked in Edmonton for many years and met in 2017. Corbiere was raised near Camrose, Alta., and Frecon is from Redvers. He is the youngest son of Elsie and the late Vital Frecon.
Frecon was employed as a OTR tire technician for over 30 years but had been tiring of the physical work, long hours, and the hustle and bustle of big city life. He had always wanted to come home to Saskatchewan.
In the spring of 2021, the opportunity arose to purchase a residence in Carlyle. They purchased the old day care building on Fourth Street East, located directly across from the Carlyle Elementary School. This former day care co-operative operated from 1999-2009, and at the time could accommodate 56 children.
It has since been renovated extensively and is now two homes joined together. A few months ago, the couple broke ground between the buildings and the business preparation had begun. Renovations and painting continue.
Frecon is presently employed full time at Canadian Plains Energy Services.
“A couple of years ago, we were in the area visiting Jason’s family,” said Corbiere. “We visited the Carlyle Bakery on a busy Saturday afternoon to pick up some cinnamon buns. I was so impressed with the busy Main Street, the centre lane parking, and the positive energy emanating from this town. I told Jason, if we ever decide to move, we are moving to Carlyle.”
Added Frecon, “We have formed a unique company which is being operated out of a unique building. We love people, the smell of coffee and think there is a market for the higher quality brands and warm atmosphere that we intend to create. Customers can purchase many different brands in one visit and are more than welcome to taste test one. Denice and I are really looking forward to this new venture.”
Good Vibes Coffee Co. is located at 117 - 4th Street East and they are in the process of setting up their Instagram and Facebook pages.
They can also be contacted at 639-992-0232 or [email protected]. Concluded Corbiere, “We’re looking forward to seeing you when we’re open June 4th.”
