KITCHENER, ON

In order to keep Southern Ontario Mennonites from zipping over the border for Black Friday deals, local Mennonite businesses have drastically reduced prices in order to compete. Rempel Electronics, for example, is offering unprecedented sales of between 5 and 10%.

“The discounts almost cover the taxes,” says store manager Ralph Rempel. “This is the first time we’ve ever slashed prices like this, so you better get here fast.”

The store opened early this morning, anticipating long lineups outside the door, but so far the response has been a little less than was expected.

“We had one guy come in,” said Rempel, “but he just wanted to use the bathroom. He left, though. I told him the restrooms were strictly for paying customers only. He could have at least bought a 42 inch Sam

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