Calgary Co-op Opens New Grocery Store, Gas Bar, Liquor Store

October 2, 2006, Calgary, Alberta - Calgary Co-operative Association Limited (Calgary Co-op) will celebrate the grand opening of its new food centre, gas bar and liquor store in Calgary's northwest Creekside community on Tuesday, October 3, 2006. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 9:00 a.m. at the new location at 12000 Symons Valley Road NW, Calgary.

"We are delighted to be opening a new centre to serve our loyal members and customers in the growing communities of Creekside, Kincora, Hidden Valley and surrounding areas," says Ken McCullough, chief executive officer of Calgary Co-op. "In today's highly competitive retail food industry, it is more important than ever to actively seek out and build new centres in emerging communities that want and can support our services, to ensure we remain a competitive force in the marketplace."

This multi-million dollar project includes a 46,000 square foot food store that offers all of the high quality products and services available at other Calgary Co-op locations, with a focus on fresh areas, such as produce, meat, and deli. Unique offerings include delicious hot and cold deli items, cheeses of the world, sushi, an in-store butcher shop, enhanced floral area and other services. The new centre also features an in-store pharmacy, Kiddies Korral, and a cozy café seating area with options for dine in or take-out meals for busy customers on the go.

The gas bar at this location includes an 1,800 square foot convenience store, and a double bay car wash. The new 4,100 square foot liquor store features a large walk-in cooler, beers from around the world, fine wines, and spirits, as well as Calgary Co-op's popular private label beer, ale, spirits and wine.

Locally owned and operated, Calgary Co-op is one of the largest retail co-operatives in North America with over 405,000 members, 3,600 employees, assets of $288 million, and sales approaching $1 billion. In addition to its head office in Calgary, Alberta, Calgary Co-op operates 21 retail shopping centres, 25 gas bars, 14 liquor stores and 11 travel offices in Calgary, Airdrie, Okotoks, and Strathmore, Alberta.

As Calgary Co-op celebrates its 50th year of operations, it will open another new centre in Calgary's southwest community of West Springs on November 22.

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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

Donna Burn, Vice President, Member and Public Relations
Calgary Co-operative Association Limited
2735 - 39 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 7C7
Telephone: 403-219-6025, ext. 6258
Cell: 403-816-7419