By the community, for the community

Co-op has always done things differently, and that's a direct result of our co-operative business model: we are owned by our members.

When you join your local Co-op, you’re becoming part of an organization that’s been building Western Canadian communities and traditions for generations.

Built by the community to build the community, our member-owners are the people we serve – and it’s easy to become a member. When Co-op members shop at their Co-op, they’re supporting the business they own. It’s a cycle of support that benefits their local Co-op, their communities – and them as individuals.

Truly local

Because each Co-op is owned by people who live in the community, it’s truly local in a way that other businesses simply can't be.

We are committed to supporting local businesses. Co-op works with local farmers, ranchers and producers to source many of the items you can find on the shelves of your local Co-ops.

Deep roots and welcoming rinks

When people were banding together to start co-operatives in the early twentieth century, they were doing so because they knew that they could accomplish more through collective effort. And when member-owners shopped at their local Co-ops, those co-ops grew into thriving businesses that could give back to their members in equity through shared ownership of their Co-op, cash back when there were profits to share and to their communities through sponsorship and other support.

It’s a story that recognizes the transformational power of working together – a story that runs in parallel with many curling clubs across Western Canada. Your local Co-op is as much a part of your community as your local curling rink: a place where people gather to share their expertise, learn new skills and build a stronger team.

Community support

When member-owners support their local Co-op, they're making it possible for their Co-op to give back to their community – including places like their local curling clubs. Local Co-ops donate to local organizations and charities, hosts fundraisers to help community groups, sponsors events and local facilities and so much more. Every year, local Co-ops give back through Fuel Good Day, partnerships with Red Cross and other local programs.

Supporting our communities is a big part of what drives us – “Concern for community” is one of the seven co-operative principles – and your support is instrumental in allowing us to keep doing this.

If you’re not already a local Co-op member, it’s easy to become part of it! Here’s a link to get started with your Co-op membership.