(Westerose, Alta) Today, 4-H Alberta is pleased to announce that we will continue the strong partnership with Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) and a growing group of local Alberta Co-ops in support of our organization and the invaluable programming that we bring to young people each year. 

4-H Alberta is thrilled to receive over $50,000 sponsorship investment this year.

The key component of this partnership is the CO-OP Growing Leaders Program. The innovative and ground-breaking program is designed to remove barriers and provide easy access for youth who may have been curious about 4-H Alberta, but have never enrolled in a local club. Last year 4-H Alberta welcomed 316 new members and an additional 74 returning members through the CO-OP Growing Leaders Program for a total of 679 members since the program began in 2023/ 2024. 

“We’re excited to build on the momentum of the CO-OP Growing Leaders Program after two successful years. This innovative partnership has opened the door for over 679 new youth to engage with 4-H Alberta—an experience that builds leadership, life skills, and lasting friendships in a fun and supportive environment,” said Tracy Gardner, CEO of 4-H Alberta. “We’re grateful for the continued support of Federated Co‑operatives Ltd. and the many Co-ops joining this effort.”

This generous investment and support will continue to position FCL and 16 Alberta Co-ops as one of 4-H Alberta’s top funders in the Gold Clover sponsorship category, with the following Co-ops participating in the CO-OP Growing Leaders Program:

Arrowwood Co-op  206 Railway Ave East  Arrowwood, Alberta, T0L 0B0 Phone: 403.534.3800	Central Alberta Co-op Ltd. 6201-46 Avenue Red Deer, AB T4N 6Z1 Phone: 403.967.0157	Cornerstone Co-op  5008 51st Avenue Vermilion, Alberta, T9X 1B3  Phone: 780.853.6732
Irma Co-op 5005 50 St. Irma, Alberta, T0B 2H0 Phone: 780.754.3654	Lakeland Co-op 6020 – 54th Avenue Bonnyville, AB, T9N 2M8 Phone: 780.826.3349	Lloydminster & District Co-op 3606 50 Ave Lloydminster, Alberta, T9V 0V7 Phone: 780. 808.8338
Neerlandia Co-op 3224 Township Road 615A County of Barrhead Neerlandia, AB  T0G 1R2 Phone: 780.674.3020	New Horizon Co-op 9831 ‑ 100 Avenue Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0T7 Phone: 780. 539.6111	North Central Co-op 14163 28 Ave SW Edmonton, Alberta, T6W 0C3 Phone: 780.431.7100
North Corridor Co-op 5701 Railway Ave Boyle, Alberta, T0A 0M0 Phone: 780.689.4562	Peace Country Co-op 9714 – 96th Avenue Peace River, AB, T8S 1R5 Phone: 780.624.1096	Pembina West Co-op  4705 49th Street Barrhead, Alberta, T7N 1A1 Phone: 780. 674.2201
Pincher Creek Co-op  1300 Hewetson Avenue Pincher Creek, Alberta, T0K 1W0 Phone: 403. 627.2667	South Country Co-op 969 16 St SW Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4X5 Phone: 403.528.6600	Westview Co-op  6207 46 Street Olds, Alberta, T4H 1P6 Phone: 403.556.3335
Wild Rose Co-op 4818 51 St Camrose, Alberta, T4V 2R8 Phone: 780.672.3107

“We are incredibly proud to continue our partnership with 4-H Alberta and the growing number of local Co-ops across the province,” said Ron Healey, Vice-President, Energy & Ag, FCL. “Through initiatives like the Co-op Growing Leaders Program, we’re not only investing in today’s youth—we’re cultivating the next generation of leaders across the Co-operative Retailing System. This partnership reflects our long-term commitment to building sustainable communities together.

 

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For more information, please contact:

Brad.delorey@fcl.crs

shane.guiltner@4HAB.com