The Winkler Canadian Tire is expecting to make a sizable expansion in the near future.

"It's no secret Winkler is an amazing place to do business," says Owner David Dunseath. "And it's no secret we're busy."

He notes since buying the store 11 years ago sales have nearly doubled.

"So you can imagine double the sales out of the same box makes it tough," he says.

The constant growth has set the stage for an expansion bringing the store to 41,242 sq. ft., 66 percent larger than the former space.

Canadian Tire's investment into the community also includes the recent purchase of the Southland Mall through CT REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust).

Along with the Winkler Canadian Tire, Mark's Work Warehouse and Canadian Tire Petroleum also fall under the CT REIT banner.

The expansion would make the store one of the largest Canadian Tire stores in Southern Manitoba