New ownership of a pre-existing community business is celebrating its first anniversary in business. Dylan Funk and Shauna Ponask, owners and operators of the Wanless General Store, are celebrating their first year in business. Funk and Ponask had a vision of continuing the store in the community and growing it into something more.
“We took over the store in Wanless and began operating as the Wanless General Store officially on May 1, 2025,” said Ponask. “This wouldn't have been possible without the financial support and business guidance from previous owners Kelvin and Lori Dionne. Their belief in our potential to continue a local family-run business at this location was integral for this transition to occur.