About Us
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide excellent service and quality products at competitive prices, while fueling the needs of our community and fulfilling our environmental responsibilities.
Memory Lane
Company History
Gas King Oil Co. Ltd. is an independent chain of gas stations, car washes and convenience stores operating primarily in Southern Alberta, Canada. The first branded Gas King location opened in May 1985 at 213 N Mayor Magrath Dr. in Lethbridge, Alberta. This location, known as Eastside Gas King, was to be the flagship location of this new independent oil company.
The Very Beginning
In 1960, Don and Georgia Morris founded a bulk farm fuel business in Shaughnessy, Alberta, Canada. It is known today as Eldorado Petroleum Service Ltd. In the mid-1980s Mr. Morris saw the retail fuel business as a way to diversify while still using his expertise in the fuel trade. In May 1985 Don Morris and his son Brent started the independently owned and operated chain of gas stations known as Gas King Oil Co. Ltd. The operating name would be Gas King. In the early 1990s the Morrises decided to diversify even further. They believed that car washes and convenience stores could enhance their already thriving retail fuel business.
Mr. Donald L. Morris passed away in 1992, leaving Gas King to be operated by his family. Under the direction of the Morris family, and with the help of many valuable employees, Gas King has continued to prosper.
In February 2000 Brent Morris purchased all the shares of Gas King Oil Co. Ltd., becoming its third President. He took over from his mother, Mrs. Georgia Morris, who retired. Gas King also operates the brands Crown Car Wash and SnacKing Convenience Stores.
President's Message
Welcome to gasking.com!
Thank you for taking the time to visit. We hope that you will find it informative and are able to find what you are looking for.
In May 1985, my father Don Morris, and I established Gas King in Lethbridge. We are now over 30 years old and proud to still be serving Southern Alberta.
Although my father is no longer with us, it is his values that have guided Gas King for over 30 years of success. We are committed to exceptional customer service, a work environment where employees are family and treating our vendors with the utmost respect.
Thanks to the loyalty and support of Southern Albertans, we have been able to give back to the communities in which we serve. You have made our efforts from charitable donations to the sponsorship of community events, possible. We will continue to do whatever we can to make Southern Alberta an even better place to live.
We owe our success to every customer who has visited Gas King over the years, to our employees whose commitment sustains us and to our suppliers, who help keep our fuel tanks full, our store shelves stocked and car wash equipment in great repair, day in and day out.
We are honoured that you have welcomed us into your communities and into your lives for over 30 years. We look forward to serving you for many years to come.
Best regards,
Brent Morris, President
Gas King Oil Co Ltd
News & Articles
Convenience & Carwash Canada Magazine - July / August 2019
Convenience & Carwash Canada Magazine - May / June 2019
Convenience & Carwash Canada Magazine - March / April 2019
Lethbridge Herald, Etcetera Magazine - Fall 2018
Octane Magazine - January 2018
Convenience & Carwash Canada Magazine - July / August 2017
YCM magazine - May / June 2015
C-Store Canada magazine - Fall 2013
YCM magazine - July / August 2012
Convenience & Carwash Canada magazine - July / August 2010
YCM magazine - September / October 2010
Lethbridge College Wider Horizons magazine - Fall 2010
YCM magazine - March / April 2008
Brands & Affiliated Companies
Gas King Oil Co Ltd (May, 1985) (TM January 13, 2004)
Crown Car Wash Systems (June 23, 2000) (TM November 13, 2019)
Morris Group of Companies Inc. (March 12, 2001)
SnacKing Convenience Stores (November 13, 2003)
Clean Card (August 30, 2005) (TM August 29, 2019)
Morris Petroleum Inc. (November 17, 2009)
Williwa (May, 2010) (TM September 26, 2011)
King Card Rewards (May, 2011) (TM September 22, 2011)
Chug-A-Lug Club (September, 2021)
Clean Club (February, 2022)
SnacKing Kitchen (February, 2023)
Recognition & Awards
2001
Best of the Best Award, Lethbridge: Car wash
2004
Best of the Best Award, Lethbridge: Gas station
2004
Best of the Best Award, Lethbridge: Car wash
2005
Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award: Retail category
Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year: Dalton Jordan Memorial Award of Excellence
Best of the Best Award, Lethbridge: Gas station
Best of the Best Award, Lethbridge: Car wash
2006
Best of the Best Award, Lethbridge: Gas station
Best of the Best Award, Lethbridge: Car wash
2007
Best of the Best Award, Lethbridge: Gas station
Best of the Best Award, Lethbridge: Car wash
2008
Best of the Best Award, Lethbridge: Gas station
Best of the Best Award, Lethbridge: Car wash
Best of the Best Award, Lethbridge: Convenience store
2009
Best of the Best Award, Lethbridge: Gas station
Best of the Best Award, Lethbridge: Car wash
2010
Best of the Best Award, Lethbridge: Gas station
Best of the Best Award, Lethbridge: Car wash
2011
Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce: Spirit of Lethbridge Award
Best of the Best Award, Lethbridge: Gas station
Best of the Best Award, Lethbridge: Car wash
2012
Best of the Best Award, Lethbridge: Car wash
2013
Best of the Best Award, Lethbridge: Car wash
2014
Best of the Best Award, Lethbridge: Car wash
2015
Best of the Best Award, Lethbridge: Car wash
2021
Best of Med Hat, Medicine Hat: Gas station
Best of Med Hat, Medicine Hat: Self serve car wash
Best of Med Hat, Medicine Hat: Touchless automatic car wash
2022
Best of Med Hat, Medicine Hat: Gas station
Best of Med Hat, Medicine Hat: Self serve car wash
Best of Med Hat, Medicine Hat: Touchless automatic car wash
2023
Best of the Best Award, Lethbridge: Car wash