This store is the latest business to expand in Edmonton. The tools and equipment retailer is attracting customers far beyond the reaches of the city.

Right into the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut. Like Edmonton is the gateway to the north, we are a gateway to the north.

KMS employees just under 20 full and part time staff, as a specialty retailer, means management is competing for talent in the same industry the business is catering to.

It has been a challenge to find people. I like to think I’m pretty picky and I have a great team. We’re very blessed that way, but it has been a challenge.