Starbuds will officially open its doors to the people of Lake Country and the Okanagan on Saturday at 9 a.m. The districtsa国际传媒檚 first recreational cannabis store will offer 46 different strains, CBD oil, capsules and seeds for purchase.

The locally-owned retail outlet emphasizes their focus on local, marketing director Dan Winer said during the storesa国际传媒檚 soft launch on Friday afternoon.

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The shop is owned by two Lake Country locals who are more than excited to open up to their friends and neighbours on Saturday.

sa国际传媒淐eline (Fitzgerald) and Gavin (Meehan) have worked their tails off,sa国际传媒� Winer said. sa国际传媒淭hey have literally put their whole lives into opening this store.sa国际传媒�

The whole company is based out of the Okanagan, Winer said. The CEO lives in Lake Country and the store focuses on promoting local products, including three locally-grown strains by Flowr.

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sa国际传媒淭here is something appealing about being in the Okanagan. There is something appealing about having a company and being able to live and work in the Okanagan,sa国际传媒� Winer said.

Winer said the soft opening Friday was for special guests only.

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Penticton city council, loyal brand followers and friends and family of the employees were also invited, as Starbuds hopes to open its next shop in the southern Okanagan.

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Customers will be able to speak to staff about the variety of products and they will be able to sniff and really investigate the product before making a purchase.

Winer said there are even self-serve sa国际传媒渂uddy systemssa国际传媒� in place that clients can use for a more solo-shopping experience.

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Caitlin.clow@kelownacapnews.com
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