City welcomes its first hard discount grocery store

May 28, 2026, Brampton, ON— No Frills®, one of Canada’s leading hard-discount grocery retailers, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the first No Frills® in Lloydminster, Alberta. Sam’s No Frills®, located at 4215 70 Ave, Lloydminster, AB, will officially open its doors at 7:00 a.m. on May 28, 2026.

The opening of Sam’s No Frills^® brings an exciting new shopping option to Lloydminster residents, offering access to quality groceries at affordable prices every day. Designed with the needs of local families in mind, the store features a broad assortment of fresh produce and pantry staples, hot rotisserie chickens, and an expanded bakery section. The store’s arrival also represents an investment in the community, creating new local jobs and supporting economic growth in the region. With a strong focus on value, convenience, and community connection, Sam’s No Frills^® is proud to become a trusted, local destination in Lloydminster.

Sam’s No Frills® marks an exciting milestone both for the community and for Store Owner, Sam Singh personally. Sam began his journey with No Frills five years ago in Winnipeg as a Meat Manager and later moved to Edmonton to continue growing within No Frills®. His experience and dedication have culminated in bringing new, value-focused grocery shopping to Lloydminster.

“I’m incredibly excited and proud to bring quality groceries to Lloydminster at an affordable price,” said Singh. “Opening the city’s first No Frills ^® is an exciting milestone, and I look forward to creating a welcoming shopping experience, supporting local initiatives, and building strong connections within the community. My hope is that Sam’s No Frills ^® becomes a trusted staple for local residents — a place families can count on for value, quality, and friendly service every day.”

Customers can expect a wide selection of everyday essentials, including standout products such as Mundare Sausage, alongside quality groceries at outstanding value every day. As Lloydminster’s first hard discount grocery store, Sam’s No Frills ^® is proud to bring greater choice and affordable options tailored to the needs of the local community.

Sam is passionate about supporting local initiatives and making a meaningful impact beyond the store aisles. To celebrate the grand opening, Sam’s No Frills ® will donate $1,200 each to The Salvation Army and the Lloydminster Interval Home (Women’s Shelter), reinforcing his commitment to giving back to the community.    Sam’s No Frills^® in Lloydminster, located at 4215 70 Ave, will be open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

About Loblaw Companies Limited

Loblaw is Canada’s food and pharmacy leader, and the nation’s largest retailer. Loblaw provides Canadians with grocery, pharmacy, and healthcare services, other health and beauty products, apparel, general merchandise, financial services and wireless mobile products and services. With more than 2,800 locations, Loblaw, its franchisees and Associate-owners employ more than 220,000 full- and part-time employees, making it one of Canada’s largest private sector employers.

Loblaw’s purpose – Live Life Well^® – puts first the needs and well-being of Canadians who make one billion transactions annually in the company’s stores. Loblaw is positioned to meet and exceed those needs in many ways: convenient locations; more than 1,100 grocery stores that span the value spectrum from discount to specialty; full-service pharmacies at nearly 1,400 Shoppers Drug Mart^® and Pharmaprix^® locations and in close to 500 grocery stores; PC Financial^® services; Joe Fresh^® fashion and family apparel; and four of Canada’s top-consumer brands in Life Brand^®, Farmer’s Market^TM, no name^® and President's Choice^®. For more information, visit Loblaw’s website at www.loblaw.ca and Loblaw's issuer profile at www.sedarplus.ca(Open in a new tab)