Mini Supermarket Convenience Store

07/13/2026

Exciting news to share with you all, neighbors! 🎉

Mini Supermarket is proud to announce that we are officially supporting the International Avenue Arts and Culture Community! 🎨✨ We love our neighborhood and are thrilled to help champion local creativity, diverse traditions, and neighborhood pride right here in East Calgary.

To celebrate, our shelves are loaded with some amazing new items to brighten up your summer:

🎨 Kid’s Summer Painting Kits: Looking for a fun way to keep the kids creative and busy during summer break? Stop by and grab an awesome painting kit!
🌸 Beautiful Flower Seeds: Get your front yards looking spectacular with a vibrant, colorful splash of local flowers.
🖼️ Stunning Local Artwork: We are showcasing incredible paintings created by talented local artists right here in store!

🕯️ What’s New from Unicorn Farts:
Fresh Fragrances: We have just received a brand-new shipment of your favorite, uniquely amazing fragrance candles from Unicorn Farts! 🌈

Community Update: Our friend Bill from Unicorn Farts has launched a small animal relocation service! If you need a hand safely and humanely relocating any small wildlife critters from your property, come chat with us at the counter for details on how to connect with him. 🐿️🤝The Skunk Whisperer

Stop in, support your neighborhood creators, and explore what’s new on the shelves this week!

Mini Supermarket Convenience Store
4505 26 Ave. SE

07/09/2026

🏡 Why We Love Being Your Neighborhood Corner Store! ❤️

We sometimes get asked how a local family-owned store compares to the massive big-box supermarkets. The truth is, we don't try to be a giant corporate warehouse—and we think that’s our greatest strength! 🌟

When you shop with us at Mini Supermarket, you aren't just buying a product; you’re choosing a completely different experience:

⏱️ Save Your Time: No massive parking lots to fight through, no 20-minute lineups at the checkout, and no driving across town. We are right around the corner when you need us most.

🛒 Just What You Need: Skip the stress of buying in bulk or wandering down miles of aisles just for a few essential items, a cool slushy, or quick office supplies.

🤝 Keeping it Local: Every single dollar spent here stays right here in the community. It goes toward supporting local artisans on our shelves and building neighborhood services right in your backyard.

❤️ Personalized Service: You aren't just a transaction number to us. We know our neighbors, we listen to your feedback, and if there's a specific product you need, we'll order it specifically for you!

We are proud to be your quick, friendly, and convenient stop for daily essentials. Thank you for continuing to stand by your local neighborhood shops!

👉 What's your favorite part about having a store right down the street? Let us know below!

Mini Supermarket Convenience Store
4505 26 Ave. SE

07/07/2026

📢 GREAT NEWS FOR DOVER & FOREST LAWN! 🥳
We have some exciting new updates to share with our amazing community! You don't need to drive all the way to Staples anymore—we’ve got you covered right here in the neighborhood.

🖨️ New Community Services Now Available:
Printing & Scanning: High-quality color and black-and-white printing, plus document scanning.

Professional Resume Writing: Get help updating or creating your resume at a very reasonable cost!

Projects & Marketing: Need help with a big school project or printing flyers/pamphlets for your local business? We are here to help you get it done.

🍦 Beat the Summer Heat! ☀️
We are fully stocked with your favorite treats to stay cool:

Nestlé & Chapman’s Ice Cream varieties.

Slushy Machine is ON! Come grab a refreshing slushy in 3 delicious flavors: Root Beer, Blue Raspberry, and Orange Cherry! 🥤

🏡 A Small Neighborhood Pledge
Local family-owned shops can only survive with true community support. We want to keep our doors open, bring in new products, and serve you for years to come.

👉 The next time you visit us, please consider purchasing at least TWO items besides lottery tickets, to***co, or pop.

Let's build the store our community wants, together! What other services or products would you like to see next? Drop a comment below! 👇

❤️ Support Local. ❤️ Shop Local. ❤️ Grow Local.

06/29/2026

06/26/2026

🏡 SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD STORE 🏡

Today, I would like to ask our Dover Community and Forest Lawn community to make a small pledge:

👉 The next time you visit our store, purchase at least TWO item besides lottery tickets, ci******es or pops.

Local neighborhood stores are becoming rare, and they can only survive with community support. Every small purchase helps us keep our doors open, maintain competitive prices, bring in new products, and continue serving the neighborhood.

We understand that times are challenging for everyone. That's why we are working hard every day to improve the store, add new products, and provide better service.

Many of you remember when this store was a community favorite. Our goal is to make it that way again.

Most importantly, we want to hear from you. If there is a product you'd like us to carry, let us know. We will do our best to have it available on your next visit.

Thank you for supporting local businesses and helping keep our neighborhood strong. ❤️



Canber Creations: Beautiful handmade flowers & earrings.

Melodie’s Kitchen & Unicorn Farts: Delicious local jams and handcrafted candles with new fragrance.

💬 LET'S BUILD OUR STORE TOGETHER!
👉 The next time you visit us, consider purchasing at least TWO items besides lottery tickets, to***co, or pop.

Comment on our page with TWO products you want us to carry regularly. If you need it, we will order it and keep it in stock just for you!

Let's build the store our community wants together.

❤️ Support Local.
❤️ Shop Local.
❤️ Grow Local.

Send a message to learn more

06/05/2026

Hello Neighbors! 👋

We have officially completed five amazing months here at Mini Supermarket, and the response from our community has been absolutely tremendous. Thank you so much for your incredible support! ❤️

Every day, new customers walk through our doors and share great suggestions for new products. We listen to every single one and make sure to add them to our very next order. Thanks to you, our shelves are constantly growing!

☀️ Cool Down This Summer at Mini Supermarket!
To help you beat the summer heat, we have some exciting new treats in store:

🥤 Slushies are officially running! Come grab a refreshing cup. We have three delicious, icy flavors spinning right now: Root Beer, Blue Raspberry, and Orange Cherry!

🍦 Chapman’s Ice Cream: We have fully stocked up on a wide variety of flavors from everyone's favorite Canadian ice cream brand!

From bags of ice and cold treats to chips, pops, energy drinks, and snacks, we’ve got your summer essentials covered. 🍟🥤

Supporting local businesses truly strengthens our community. Mini Supermarket is a proud, family-owned local shop, and we are so grateful for the love we receive from every nook and corner of the neighborhood.

Stop by, shop local, and discover all of our fantastic new arrivals. If you ever notice something missing that you need, just let us know and we will bring it in for you!

🌟 This Week's Featured Local Artisans & Vendors:
We are thrilled to showcase some fresh, hand-crafted stock from our talented local creators:

Melodie’s Kitchen: Brand new, delicious stock available on the shelves now! 🍲

Unicorn Farts: Catch their amazing new fragrance candle arrivals before they sell out! 🕯️🌈

Canber Creations: Beautiful, newly arrived hand-crafted items you have to see in person. 🎨

🤝 Proudly Supporting Our Community Partners:
While you're checking out our updates, don't forget to support these fantastic local businesses:

💻 For all of your mobile, tablet, or laptop needs, be sure to visit Techtoys mobile!

🚗 Looking to get behind the wheel? Connect with the pros at Chinook Driving Academyfor top-tier driving lessons.

Stop in, grab a slushy, and say hello this weekend! 🛒✨

🏢 Space Available: Bring Your Business Here!
We still have prime retail space available for anyone in the community looking to launch a small venture. It is the perfect, ideal setup for a:

🥐 Bakery corner

💅 Nail art studio

🍲 Cloud kitchen / food takeout

💼 Quiet, private office space

If you or someone you know wants to start something small right here in the neighborhood, come by the store for a chat and a tour of the space! 🤝

Send a message to learn more

05/25/2026

Hello Neighbors,

We have some exciting news and new services to share with you this week:

We are thrilled to announce that we now carry straight from Sudan! We will be expanding our grocery section with even more unique international items very soon.

🚗 New Delivery & Pickup Services
To make your busy weeks a little easier, we are introducing two new ways to shop with us:

Doorstep Delivery: We can now deliver all your daily grocery essentials directly to your door for orders around $100 (please note: lottery and to***co products are excluded from delivery).

Call & Collect (Ready for Pickup): We open at 9:00 AM daily. If you are heading to work or the office, just call or text us your order during the day. We will have everything bagged, tagged, and ready for you to grab on your way home in the evening!

💬 Tell Us What You Need
We want to be the ultimate neighborhood shop for you. Come visit the store, look around, and let us know if there is a specific product we are missing. If you need it, we will order it and keep it in stock just for you!

🏢 Space Available: Bring Your Business Here!
We still have prime retail space available for anyone in the community looking to launch a small venture. It is the perfect, ideal setup for a:

Bakery corner 🥐

Nail art studio 💅

Cloud kitchen / food takeout 🍲

Quiet, private office space 💼

If you or someone you know wants to start something small right here in the neighborhood, come by the store for a chat and a tour of the space!

Thank you for your continued support, Dover and Forest Lawn! See you soon. 👋

Melodie’s Kitchen Canber CreationsChinook Driving AcademyLindiway Kitchen

05/19/2026

Hello Neighbours,

We have received some limited stock of exotic drinks from the US. Come and grab yours before it’s gone….

05/14/2026

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Neighbors 💖

I want to personally thank the three customers who purchased handcrafted Mother’s Day flowers and earrings from Canber Creations this past weekend. It was a truly heart-touching moment for us to see these gifts go to local homes. Every time you choose a local item, you are directly supporting your neighbors and our community's talented makers.

We also have a few regular customers who come in for their weekly groceries and never leave without picking something up from our local vendor section to support their efforts. That is exactly what a Neighborhood Store is all about!

What is the Purpose of a Neighborhood Store? 🏘️

It’s more than just a shop. It’s a place where:

You get all your daily essentials without the long lines.

You can share an old story or a friendly chat with us.

You can discover something new every time you walk in.

We are working hard to be your one-stop community hub. Right now, we are proud to offer:

Daily Groceries: Fresh essentials like milk, bread, and eggs.

Local Goods: Handmade jams and pickles from Melodie’s Kitchen and signature candles from Unicorn Farts.

Community Services: Mobile and laptop repair from Techtoys mobile and driving lessons through Chinook Driving Academy.

🔥 HOT SUMMER DEALS START TODAY! 🔥

All Lay's - 1 pack - 5.99 / 2 pack - 10.00 + tax
All 355 ML POP - 1 can - 1.79 / 2 cans - 3.00 + tax
All 710 ML POP - 1 Pet Bottle - 2.99 / 2 Pet Bottle - 5.00 + tax
All 2 Ltr POP - 1 for 4.49 / 2 for 8.00 + tax
All Lay’s Chips $5.99 for 1 / $10.00 for 2

New in the Freezer: We now have Chapman’s treats and a huge variety of new freezie flavors to keep you cool all summer long!

📢 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: SPACE AVAILABLE

We still have approximately 500 sq. ft. of space available for sublease. If you are looking to start a pet shop, nail art studio, food takeout, cloud kitchen, or bakery, this is the perfect neighborhood location.

Come visit us to see the space and talk about the details!

Support Local. Shop Neighborhood. 🤝

05/09/2026

Hello Neighbour,

Today we have introduced 5 new flavours in POP. It’s Mountain Dew - Cream Soda, Dr. Pepper - Cream & Soda and Strawberry & Cream and Canada Dry Strawberry Fruit Splash.

Come and grab yours before it’s gone.

Also, we are adding new flavour next week, let us know your favourite and try to add as well.