
ABOUT BANNISTER GM
Welcome to Bannister GM
Bannister GM is proud to be a part of the Edson area. Our team is focused on serving the customer with the best service possible. In 2017 we were honoured to receive two Edson & District Chamber of Commerce Awards - Large Business of the Year and the Service Superstar Award! We are an AMVIC Licensed Dealer.
We are the only full service dealership in the Yellowhead County region with Sales, Service, Parts, Quick Lube, Detailing Shop and Body Shop. Bannister GM Edson employs 35 people and supports dozens of community events and non-profits throughout the year.
Our employees volunteer with organizations such as Edson Minor Hockey, Edson Citizens on Patrol and the Edson Custom Cruisers. Every year, Bannister GM donates tens of thousands of dollars to organizations in the Edson area including local schools and the Edson Food Bank. We are a family business with family values and believe in giving back to the community. Visit our community page to learn more by clicking the button below.
Hours of Operation
- Sales
- Service & Parts
- Body Shop
Sales
Sales
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Monday - Friday
9:00am - 6:00pm
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Saturday
10:00am - 3:00pm
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Sunday
Closed
Service & Parts
Service & Parts
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Monday - Friday
7:30am - 5:30pm
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Saturday - Sunday
Closed
Body Shop
Body Shop
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Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
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Saturday - Sunday
Closed
Contact Us
Bannister Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd.
A Proud Member of the Bannister Automotive Group
Bannister Automotive Group
As a proud member of Bannister Automotive Group, our store has the leverage of ten dealerships spanning BC and Alberta. Across the group, we sell and service GMC, Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, and other major manufacturers with thousands of 5-star reviews. Since 1979, all Bannister stores have lived by the motto "A Family Business with Family Values", and we are proud to carry on this legacy to our local market.
The Bannister Automotive Group Story
The Bannister Group of dealerships' story began in 1979. Our founder, Lyn Bannister, attended the University of Denver on a hockey scholarship where he received his Bachelor of Physical Education, followed by a Masters of Education from the University of Minnesota, and went on to pursue a career education and coaching hockey.
With Lyn’s entrepreneurial spirit and supportive wife, Joanne, Lyn left his education career in 1975. In 1979 they moved to Barrhead, Alberta where they primarily raised their three children, Mark, Chad, and Mary-Jo. It was in Barrhead where Lyn had the opportunity to purchase the GM store, Lyn Bannister Pontiac Buick, with the financial backing of Motors Holding a division of General Motors.
In 1990 Lyn and Joanne sold their store in Barrhead and moved to the Okanagan and purchased Bannister GM Vernon.
In 1996 Lyn was honored with the McLean’s Magazine Dealer of Excellence Award for the province of British Columbia, recognizing the best new car dealers across Canada. Lyn has served on many boards in the automotive industry, locally, provincially, and nationally.
All three children have taken post-secondary education in business and the automotive industry. Mark and Mary-Jo attended the Canadian Automotive Institute in Barrie Ontario and transferred to Northwood University in West Palm Beach, Florida for their final year where they obtained their Bachelor of Business Administration, Automotive Marketing. Chad attended Camrose Lutheran College where he obtained his Bachelor of Economics, followed by a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta in Edmonton. Upon graduation, he enrolled in the CA program with KPMG obtaining his Chartered Accountant designation. Both Chad and Mary-Jo have taken the dealer academy training through NADA.
What started out with Lyn working in the business for 20 years has truly become a family business.
In July 2013 Bannister Cadillac Buick GMC was purchased. Chad and his family have returned to the Okanagan and now call Kelowna their home.
The Bannister Automotive Group is fast becoming one of Western Canada’s most well-known and trusted dealer groups. Lyn and Joanne have raised their children with values of integrity, hard work and treating others with respect. You will no doubt experience their belief in family values within this family business.
Community Involvement

MEDICINE LODGE RODEO
Our very own Dave Richards participated in the highly anticipated Lawn Mower races at the Medicine Lodge Rodeo. We are proud to support our staff who are involved in our community!

EDSON CYCLING ASSOCIATION
We are proud to support the Edson Cycling Association throughout the year by supplying food and refreshments for some of the trail building nights out at Willmore Park. Our very own Jordan Longstreet is an avid cyclist and has volunteered on several trail building nights over the summer of 2019. Memberships for the Edson Cycling Association are available at Bannister GM!

COMMUNITY APPRECIATION BBQ
Bannister GM hosted a free BBQ to show our appreciation to the Edson Community for their on-going support. The Edson Customer Cruisers brought down some of their rides while the Edson RCMP and Citizens on Patrol installed Tamper Proof Security Screws on License Plates for free.

SECRET SANTA FOR SENIORS
Bannister GM was happy to support the Seniors Secret Santa event! Held at the Pioneer Cabin, Edson and area seniors were able to get together and receive some gifts due to the generosity of others. Huge shout out to the organizers for putting on this wonderful event!