Strathmore has their very own local bargain book and the organizers are very excited, they have partnered with local youth groups to help fundraise through this endeavor.  The book is not officially for sale but with such high interest, they are already preselling at a fast pace.

This is the first year for this shop local and fundraising initiative in the community of Strathmore.  This project was started by the team at Assist Business Centre in Strathmore, once they had the idea and determined how to put everything together they went door to door to see what businesses were able to participate this year.

Grace Schouten Assist Business Centre owner said," The coupons are good until August 31st, 2019, we will sell them as long as people will buy them, this is a really good Christmas gift especially for those parents who don't know what to get their kids as they get older anymore." 

The books can be purchased through the scouts, girl guides, air cadets or at Assist Business Centre at this time, as well there is an app that can be downloaded with a code purchased from the clubs.  The books and app codes officially go on sale on September 19th.  "From every book or app purchased  $10 will go back to the club that sold it, if the book is purchased at the business centre then the $10 will be collected and the total split up among the local lion's clubs in the area," says Schouten 

Schouten wants to do this again next year and has 120 pages of potential space to fill in the book, there are already businesses interested to get into next years book.  Any businesses interested for next year can contact Assist Business Centre to get set up.  This is a great way to help the youth in the community as well as save a little along the way.