It all began in 1947 in Elk Point, Alberta

In 1947, Jack Zarowny took over the Ford-Mercury and Case dealership in Elk Point, Alberta, from C. A. Markstad, who had operated the dealership since 1917.  Jack and his brother Tony, in partnership, provided a much-appreciated service to the town of Elk Point and district and their business thrived for many years.

Jack brought to Elk Point more than stamina and a congenial personality.  His wife, Pearl, charmed everyone with her serene manner in raising identical twin sons, David and Daniel.

 The young boys were soon most visible on the streets and school yards of Elk Point.  They excelled at all sports and cut a dashing figure as they drove Jack's Edsel around the town.  Dave and Dan left Elk Point for university and hockey but the lure of the garage remained strong. 

In 1964, Jack and Tony established a second Zarowny Motors location in the nearby town of St. Paul.  The St. Paul and Elk Point locations provided just about everything a customer could expect from a dealership—fine Ford products, Case tractors and Farmhand equipment, plus a full range of automotive and autobody repair services.  Owners Jack and Tony were proud of their facilities and team of technicians who were well known for their expertise.  So well known, in fact, that people travelled from as far north as Cold Lake and as far east as the Saskatchewan border. 

These were great distances in those days, considering the rough gravel roads, but customers considered it well worth the trip to deal with the brothers at their modern facilities.

In 1970, Dave and Dan took over the management of the St. Paul location and effectively transferred the headquarters of the dealership from Elk Point to St. Paul.  The Elk Point location was sold in 1975.