Calgary’s Jack Carter buys GM dealership in Fernie

Jack Carter Elk Valley Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd., sells a full line of Chevrolet, Buick and GMC's in the Elk Valley

Julie MacPhee, Controller, at the Jack Carter Elk Valley dealership. — Photo courtesy Jack Carter Elk Valley website

One of Calgary’s oldest and biggest General Motors dealerships, Jack Carter GM, with stores in Calgary and Strathmore, has recently purchased Denham GM in Fernie. Jack Carter first opened at the corner of MacLeod Drive and Glenmore Trail in 1962. The Denham Auto Group purchased the GM dealership, then called Coal Valley GM, from longtime owner Ralph Will back in 2017 and only operated for two years.

Julie MacPhee is the controller at Jack Carter Elk Valley. Neighbouring Fernie Ford was purchased by the Calgary-based Legacy Automotive Group a few years ago.

Jack Carter Elk Valley Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd., sells a full line of Chevrolet, Buick and GMC's in the Elk Valley.

According to their promotional website, “Jack Carter Elk Valley Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd. offers friendly and experienced sales staff, with the knowledge to get you the vehicle you want; as well as a large lot with a big selection of trucks, cars and SUVs from Chevrolet, Buick and GMC. Jack Carter Elk Valley Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd. also offers a full service certified GM shop to care for your vehicle after purchasing it. The shop employs qualified factory trained technicians and uses only OEM factory GM parts, direct from the supplier to ensure your Chevy, GMC or Buick vehicle is running smoothly and safely.

Jack Carter Elk Valley Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd. also offers a cozy guest lounge in our dealership with complimentary hot beverages and wifi, television, comfortable seating and reading material. While you are waiting for your vehicle to be serviced in the shop, come have a look at the latest Chevy, Buick and GMC vehicles to hit the market in our showroom. At Jack Carter Elk Valley Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd., we care about our customers, their families and friends and the vehicle you drive. Come visit us today on Manitou Road in Fernie.”

Other employees at Jack Carter Elk Valley in Fernie include: Megan Kienas, receptionist, Allan Tuggle, sales; Laura Harkies, Service Warranty Administrator; Amanda Harnack, Parts Advisor; Andy Scott, Technician, Cam Birch, Apprentice Technician, and Tyler Hickey, detailer.

Jack Carter Elk Valley is open Monday to Saturday.