Yestreday was the 60th anniversary of Fountain Tire, and there was a celebration barbecue at the Portage la Prairie outlet, on Saskatchewan Avenue West.

Owner/Manager Justin Clarke is grateful for consistent local support, and outlines how the company's been successful for six decades.

"We started out in Wainwright. Alberta 60 years ago -- one store, one guy. His big focus was on the farming community, taking care of the farmers. We were actually one of the first tire companies to offer in-the-field service. So the farmers have been a huge part of our success right from day 1, and continue to be today."

Besides marking the company's six decades, Clarke's is also excited for what's ahead.

"It always continues to change. That's one of the things I've always enjoyed about this industry. It's not monotonous, every day is not the same by any stretch at all. Things are constantly changing, the industry's constantly changing, the customer base is constantly changing, so it's good."