The Co-operative Concept

One of the largest retail Co-ops in North America, the Calgary Co-operative Association is a locally operated co-operative owned by our members. The share you purchase when you join Calgary Co-op makes you a member-owner and provides you with all of the value and benefits of membership in this highly successful co-operative.

As a member, and an owner, you can participate in the democratic processes that are unique to co-operatives. This means you have the ability to nominate candidates for the board of directors, vote in director elections, stand for election as a director, and actively participate at our annual general meeting.

Calgary Co-op offers a full range of retail services, including grocery, pharmacy, petroleum, liquor and travel from eighteen shopping locations in Calgary, Airdrie and Strathmore. Commercial petroleum services are available 24-hours a day, seven days a week at our cardlock locations in Cochrane, Strathmore and the Eastfield area of southeast Calgary. Planning is also underway for additional store and gas bar locations in Calgary.

The continuing development of Calgary Co-op is a priority for its board of directors, management and employees. Guided by a comprehensive vision and strategic direction, Calgary Co-op has a dynamic five-year development and enhancement plan that will see existing stores renovated and new centres built in emerging markets.