My name is Lucas Standing Bear, and the story of cigstore.ca begins not in a warehouse, but in the sweeping landscapes of the Tsuut’ina Nation, just outside Calgary, Alberta.
I was raised with the teachings of my ancestors – to respect the earth, to value community, and to trade with honesty and fairness. For generations, tobacco has held a sacred place in our ceremonies. It is a plant for prayer, for healing, and for forging connections between people. While the cigarettes we sell today are a modern commercial product, the principle behind our shop is timeless: providing a product with a commitment to integrity.
When I looked at the online market for cigarette sales in Alberta, I saw a faceless process. I saw a missed opportunity to build trust and to honor the person on the other side of the screen. I realized that my community’s values – reliability, respect, and a handshake you can trust – were exactly what was missing. That’s why I started cigstore.ca. This is more than just a business; it’s a bridge. It’s my way of bringing the unwavering trust of my heritage to every corner of Alberta, from the bustling streets of Edmonton to the quiet communities of Fort McMurray and Lethbridge.
We are a modern service, powered by an ancient promise: your order will be handled with care, delivered with discretion, and backed by my word.
Thank you for supporting an Indigenous-owned business. When you choose cigstore.ca, you are choosing a service built on a foundation of respect.
Sincerely, Lucas Standing Bear Founder & Owner, cigstore.ca