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Hardisty company thrilled to be included in ‘Jilly Box’ Leslie Cholowsky Editor
Hardisty Hohm and Co-owners Sherri Morrison, Tylene Swanson, and Cody Swanson were thrilled recently when they discovered that one of their products is featured in the season subscription service ‘The Jilly Box.’ Curated and created by Jillian Harris, the sold-out quarterly subscription boxes are filled with products from Harris’ and her teams’ favourite brands. Sold at $199 each, the boxes are typically valued at $400 or more, and include top brands from across Canada. The Hohm and Co’s USB rechargeable candle lighter is the item being featured in the Jilly box. It’s a big deal to the local company. Tylene says, “After two years in business, we decided to expand into the world of wholesale. “Through extensive research, we realized that no Canadian wholesalers were
offering this product at the time. Determined to fill the gap, we found a manufacturer, and just days after posting our product online, we were approached for samples - and the rest is history!” The three owners, who are also family, (Sherri is mom to Tylene and Cody) say they share a deep passion for interior design and decor. “As a lifestyle-drive partnership, we are dedicated to bringing our vision to life and sharing it with you. “At Hohm and Co. we provide a curated selection of decor, accents, and accessories to enhance not only your home but your everyday living experience.” Their rechargeable lighter also appears in the 2025 Flagstaff Crafted Gift Guide, along with a few other products. This month also marks another milestone for the company, who will be celebrating the grand opening of their new brick-and-mortar store in Hardisty at the end of November.
Sherri Morrison, and Tylene and Cody Swanson of Hohm and Co., were thrilled to discover that one of the products they offer, a rechargeable candle lighter, will be included in this quarter’s “Jilly Box.” The Jilly Box is a quarterly subscription gift box that features top products and brands from all over Canada, curated by Jillian Harris.
Accident victim returns to thank first responders in person On Saturday, Nov. 2, FRESS personnel welcomed Wyatt Pickles and his family to the Killam Station. They were there to meet and thank the first responders who were on scene May 14 when the cement truck Wyatt was driving rolled onto its side near Sedgewick. Bryce Sparrow of Sedgewick was following the truck and was first on scene, able to suppress the fire that had started in the cab with a fire extinguisher. He was also there Nov. 2 at Wyatt’s request. Sedgewick and Killam Stations were dispatched to the scene and with the help of a crane from BeDevil Enterprises in Killam, were able to extricate Wyatt from the cab. Wyatt is continuing his recovery from the event but is thankful for the opportunity to meet the responders who were instrumental in helping in his time of need.
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