New Digs

The Bannock Lady Brings Her Unique Menu to Intercity

Shopping at Intercity Mall just got better! Jeanette Posine, owner of The Bannock Lady, has opened her doors at 1000 Fort William Road, and the only complaint from neighbouring shops is that it smells so good.

From Pays Plat First Nation, Posine, an experienced caterer, makes all the bannock herself, saying that her “customers can tell” when someone else makes it. Choose from plain, raisin, and the ever-popular blueberry, made with fresh-picked wild blueberries. Sold by the slice, the bannock sells out daily, so Posine recommends pre-ordering to reserve your very own loaf.

Also, try the deluxe taco—instead of a tortilla shell, it’s made with fried bannock stuffed with perfectly seasoned taco beef, topped with fresh lettuce, cheese, and tomato, and served with salsa and sour cream. For a unique experience, the “walking taco”—taco ingredients served in an open bag of Doritos—is highly recommended. There’s nothing else like it in the city.

Need a soup fix? “Customers love the hangover soup,” Posine says with a smile. Lovingly prepared with ground beef, macaroni, and potatoes, this comforting blend is sure to cure what ails you. Salads are also available, with bannock as a solid stand-in for the croutons in the Caesar salad. The burgers are simmered in a rich tomato sauce, and the hot dogs are deep-fried in bannock batter. Breakfast sammies are available all day, and Posine mentions she’s “one of the few places that serves porridge. I keep it on the menu for the Elders.” If you’re not in the mood for brekkie, other sandwiches rounding out the menu are fried baloney, BLT, or Klik. Can’t decide? We know.

For those with a sweet tooth,

The Bannock Lady has sweet treats at the ready! Her mom still makes her pie crust, and you can choose from apple, cherry, or blueberry

(call ahead to order your very own!) There is also an array of squares (kids love the mini doughnuts), as well as her famous “moose tracks,” which are a delicious ball of nuts, chocolate chips, and coconut.

Wash it all down with local Wolfhead Coffee or Tea Horse tea— Posine enjoys supporting the community and keeping those “partnerships close to home.” Sound busy? Well, it is! Posine credits her hardworking staff for keeping things running smoothly. “I knew it would be busy,” she says proudly. “But it’s gone way beyond.”

The Bannock Lady is located in Intercity Mall at 1000 Fort William Road. Visit bannocklady.com or find them on Facebook.