The Red top burger shop in Merritt has been renovated. The restaurant closed for years and once operated by the famed Edna Taylor with her husband Al as an independent after being a Mr. Mike’s franchise, the relationship with Mr Mike’s soured and contributed to Als death. Edna operated Red Top as a widow withots of support from local business including her brother-in-law. The famous Ted Taylor who had a jewelry store and was a legion member extraordinaire.

The recent items included steel doors and trap closures that prevented it from being a hovel for dispossessed people.

It looks like it is ready for tenancy. It appears to be unlisted. A source says an first Nations band was the renovator and they’re going to use it for office space.

Edna Taylor had the same middle name, Marion; as John Wayne’s name, The Duke from cowboy fame had it as his real first name.

So, born in Salmon arm in 1927, Edna passed from this life in 2005.