Calgary Co-op Opens Gas Bar in Copperfield

December 8, 2005, Calgary, Alberta- The Calgary Co-operative Association Limited will celebrate the grand opening of its newest gas bar and convenience store facility in the community of Copperfield, 15566 McIvor Boulevard S.E., Calgary, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, December 9, 2005, at 9:00 a.m. at that location.

Calgary Co-op's newest gas bar offers gas, diesel, and propane, including full and self-serve options for customers. There is also a 1,800 square foot convenience store and a state of the art laser car wash at this location. Calgary Co-op has gas bars at most of its grocery store locations, as well as stand-alone gas bars at Heritage Towne Centre and the Eastfield area of Calgary, and in Strathmore and Cochrane.

Locally owned and operated, Calgary Co-op is one of the largest retail co-operatives in North America with assets of $287 million, sales of $752 million, 396,000 members and 3,700 employees.

In addition to its head office in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Calgary Co-op operates 20 retail shopping centres, 22 gas bars, 12 travel offices and 13 liquor stores in Calgary, Airdrie and Strathmore, Alberta.

For information, please contact:

Ken McCullough, Chief Executive Officer

Calgary Co-operative Association Limited
2735 - 39 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 7C7
Telephone: 403-219-6025

Melinda Lundy, Member and Public Relations Co-ordinator

Calgary Co-operative Association Limited
2735 - 39 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 7C7
Telephone: 403-219-6025, ext. 6139