Federated Co-operatives Limited

In 2022, Co-op Community Spaces donated $40,000 to the Waskasoo Community Association in Red Deer, AB. The funds were used for upgrades and additions at the Waskasoo Natural Playground including a unique elk-shaped play structure. "It has brought the community together, both by attracting people into the comfortable and beautiful area, but also through the 1,200 hours of volunteer time our neighbours put into building this project." - Brenda Garret, President of the Waskasoo Community Association.

Our distribution centres, like this one in Calgary, AB., serve as central hubs where teams receive incoming products, sort inventory, and prepare orders. These facilities, located throughout Western Canada, allow us to move products efficiently to local Co-ops.

As a cooperative, our commitment to community is one of the core principles that shapes our identity. In 2023, we invested more than $8 million in communities across Western Canada through donations and giving programs. Local Co-ops provide further investments in their communities. #CoopWeek

FCL and local Co-ops help grow, build, feed and fuel communities in Western Canada. The Co-operative Retailing System includes approximately 276 food stores, 91 home centres, 458 gas bars/convenience stores and 396 cardlocks. #CoopWeek

DYK? The Co-operative Retailing System has facilities in more than 650 communities across Western Canada, employing more than 26,400 team members. We are truly invested in Western Canada. #CoopWeek

As we celebrate Co-op Week, we want to thank the more than 2.1 million+ Co-op members across Western Canada. To become a member, visit your local Co-op. #CoopWeek

We are pleased to announce that we have renewed our commitment to the Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives (CCSC) at the University of Saskatchewan by providing $1.3 million in funding. “We’re proud of both our long-standing partnership and our ongoing commitment to the University of Saskatchewan and the CCSC,” said Heather Ryan, FCL CEO. “Together, we remain focused on fostering research and education that strengthens the co-operative movement and supports communities and their own co-operative needs.” Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Npy6vF

This week is Co-op Week! Together, we’re proud to celebrate the co-operative sector, and the local Co-ops that make up the Co-operative Retailing System. Happy Co-op week!

Welcome Meghan Gervais, FCL’s new Vice-President, Health Safety and Compliance! As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, Meghan will contribute to the strategic direction and management of FCL. She will collaboratively lead health, safety, compliance and sustainability related initiatives and the evolution of this new business unit to ensure value for the Co-operative Retailing System. Meghan holds a Master of Business Administration, a Bachelor of Engineering, and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. She brings over 20 years of experience managing processing facilities, implementing new technology, providing regulatory support, overseeing enterprise risk management, and leading major projects. Throughout her career, Meghan has become known for supporting business growth and delivering value to member-owners and Western Canadian communities. Thank you for joining our team, Meghan.

Co-op has received a 2024 CX Impact Award from the Customer Experience Professionals Association (CXPA). This award celebrates the work FCL and local Co-ops have done to introduce online membership sign-up, centralize welcome packages and enhance cash back and equity statements. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this work.