Calgary Co-op opens New Food Centre, Pharmacy, Gas Station and Wine Spirits Beer locations in Cochrane’s new community of Greystone

September 18, 2025 – Calgary – Calgary Co-operative Association Limited (“Calgary Co-op”) has officially opened a new Calgary Co-op Food Centre, Pharmacy, Gas Station and Wine Spirits Beer store in the community of Greystone in Cochrane.

“This has been a long time coming,” says Jeff Ambrose, Senior Vice President, Operations and Merchandising, Calgary Co-op. “Cochrane is the fastest growing community in Alberta, and we are excited to bring Calgary

Co-op’s unparalleled service, fresh selection and unique offerings to this vibrant town.”

Greystone Calgary Co-op Grand Opening

A 41,000 Square-Foot Food Centre

The new store features all the amenities and services of a traditional Calgary Co-op store with a strong focus on fresh, local and convenience.

Highlights include:  

• Pharmacy Walk-In Clinic – online booking for consultations, vaccinations and injections, prescription renewals and treatment for common ailments. Two private consultation rooms

(one family -friendly). Additional services include travel health advice, strep throat testing, diabetes management, chronic disease management, lab requisitions, and secure digital access to prescription profiles

• Health and Wellness – a large Natural Choice area supported by a dedicated advisor
• Community Room – free meeting space for local groups with seating for 16
• Meat and Seafood – full-service counters and Calgary Co-op’s exclusive Dry Aged Only Alberta Black Angus beef program
• Deli and Ready- to-eat – gourmet toasted sandwiches, Bento sushi, Wing & Things (hand-breaded chicken and sides), plus convenient meal solutions
• Cheese Island – hundreds of cheeses, specialty products and a Mediterranean Olive Bar
• Bakery – freshly baked goods, custom celebration cakes and specialty treats
• Floral and Produce – a wide selection of fresh-cut flowers and plants as well as fresh fruits and vegetables from local, Western and Canada-wide growers where possible
• Delivery and Pick Up Options – adding convenience for our members

Fuel, Convenience and More

The new Calgary Co-op Gas station features 10 fueling pumps, a touchless car wash, propane filling and a modern convenience store offering brewed-on-demand Cal & Gary’s coffee, grab and go snacks, and a slushie and soft serve ice cream machine.

Cochrane’s Second Wine Spirits Beer

Calgary Co-op is proud to open it second Wine Spirits Beer location in Cochrane. The Greystone location features a tasting bar, expansive wines and spirits collection, walk-in cooler with local craft beers and ready to drink cocktails, plus a wide range of non-alcoholic options.

“This new location represents Calgary Co-op’s continued commitment to investing in the communities where our members live, work, and shop,” says Damon Tanzola, Senior Vice President, Real Estate and Health & Wellness, Calgary Co-op. “We’re excited to bring greater convenience and choice to Cochrane residents, while contributing to the growth and vitality of the Greystone community. This is an exciting time for Calgary Co-op and the town.”

The new location will support hundreds of local producers, ranchers and farmers, while also creating more than 130 jobs in Cochrane. The development will also feature several new tenants.

Calgary Co-op will also extend its award-winning Fresh Food Rescue Program to Cochrane, partnering with the local food bank to provide fresh produce, meat, dairy, and grocery items to residents in need, while reducing food waste in stores.

The Food Centre, Pharmacy, Gas Station and Wine Spirits Beer store are now open daily.

For more information visit: CalgaryCoop.com/Greystone

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About Calgary Co-op

Owned by members, Calgary Co-op is one of the largest retail co-operatives in North America. Locations

in Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, High River, Okotoks, and Strathmore include food centres, pharmacies,

gas stations, car washes, Home Health Care centres, Wine, Spirits, and Beer locations and cannabis. In addition, Calgary Co-op owns and operates Community Natural Foods, Beacon Pharmacies, and Willow Park Wines & Spirits and is the majority shareholder of Care Pharmacies.

With over 400,000 members, 3,500 employees, assets of $700 million and annual sales of $1.5 billion,

Calgary Co-op is committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences through inspired team members. For more information, please visit www.calgarycoop.com.

For further information, please contact:

Sage Pullen McIntosh

Director, Communications & Loyalty, Calgary Co-operative Association Limited

Office: 403.219.6025 ext. 6105

spullenmcintosh@calgarycoop.com