Regina’s Centennial Market being forced to close [Video]

Regina’s Centennial Market (CM) is being forced to close after an inspection by Regina Fire and Protective Services (RFPS) found the building was not up to code.

“It’s very sad,” CM board president Sandra Klein said. “Vendors will have to move on.”

The market houses several local and small business vendors and has made its home in the former Eaton Co. Ltd. Distribution building for eight years.

The building was constructed in 1918 and was expanded to a full scale department store in 1926 until its closure in the early 90s.

“It’s a magnificent building,” CM director Alan Goode said. “They don’t make buildings like this any longer.”

In a statement to CTV News, the City of Regina said RFPS inspectors were called to the building following “public complaints.”

“Several serious fire & life safety deficiencies were identified upon inspection and our team was working with the owner on options …