Next To New - Rocky Mountain House, Alberta

Ranger B.

Very well organized thrift store that has a wide selection of quality used goods including clothing, books, DVDs Etc. The staff are very helpful and community-minded haven't given back over 3 million dollars to the community since the store opened

Sabrina T.

Original Review: 2021
I shop here frequently. I usually get books, and clothing. But I have also picked up either fabric or blankets (needed a fleece material), and one time I also got a theater style popcorn maker for $10. They always have the best prices. Usually $1 for most clothing items (like shirts, and jeans), $3ish dollars for shoes (I've picked up a few of these), $0.50 for paperback books, $1 for most hardcovers. I love shopping here and I understand why they are only open 2 days a week for a few hours. This store is run by volunteers and unfortunately they can only do it a couple days a week. But that's okay.

EDIT: February 2025
This last fall I decided I wanted to hand out both candy and free books for the Trick r' Treaters for Halloween. I made several stops at the Next to New to stock up on kids friendly books for reading ages of 0+ to pre-teen. I found so many amazing books. I had posted on Facebook what I was doing and had parents sending me messages thanking me for handing out something other than candy. I did tell them that I was still handing out candy, but would also be handing out free books for the kids. Some of the parents asked when I would be out and set up so that they could get to my place early. I ended up having 20 kids (previous years we would get 3-6 kids, our street doesn't really participate in Halloween, there are a few houses on our street, but most don't), and had to run into the house for the "reserve candy" because I had planned for 12 kids. The vast majority of the kids really loved it. And most were confused that they could have free books. I encouraged all of them to take at least 2 books. Some only took 1 book, but there were several that 3 or 4 books. I will be stopping by later this week to start stockpiling kids books for Halloween 2025. I cannot thank the Next to New enough. They enable me to help our youth grow and learn.

Hailie R.

Wish this place had a page to post when they close randomly. Drove an hour (checked their days and hours open) and they were randomly closed.

Shannon L.

I am Sooooooooo in love with this store. I wish they could be open more. I love the people too!! So kind and gives so much back to the community. Thank you people from Next to New!! You are VERY appreciated!! 💜🤗🤗💜

Ashley K.

Best thrift store around can’t beat the old
School proper pricing !
Only thing that’s a bummer is only open two days a week

Alyson M.

Always a good value. Hands down my favorite thrift store. The volunteers are amazing people!

Georgina G.

Lots to offer. Friendly staff. Good store for the community. Takes donations as well of household items.

Jérémi L.

Cool thriftshop, surprisingly big, but only open on Thursday and Friday from like 10h30 to 14h