Federated Co-operatives Limited CEO Scott Banda announcing the Co-operative Retailing System’s $300,00+ gift to establish the SJHL’s Assistance Program to support players, families, billets, and communities following the Humboldt Broncos tragedy.
#humboldtstrong
We shared our financial results today. Despite an overall decrease in sales, we’re still returning $649 million back to local co-ops and their Western Canadian communities.
Congratulations to Heather Ryan, who has been appointed FCL's new CEO. In her 9 years at FCL, Heather has served as VP of HR and most recently as VP of Supply Chain. Heather will be the first woman to serve as CEO in company history.
FCL will be providing financial support to truckers whose livelihoods have been negatively affected by Unifor's illegal blockades of
@CoopRefinery
and other FCL sites. Read more:
Justice amends interim injunction order to allow bailiff to remove blockade at fuel distribution terminal in Carseland, AB, near
#yyc
as early as Sunday at noon.
#abpoli
#skpoli
#canlab
We're celebrating today, which marks when FCL was formed 90 years ago & grew over time as the four Western Canadian provincial wholesale societies came together. Our Home Office in Saskatoon now proudly highlights the ways we've supported Western Canadians through the years.
Like all Canadians, our Co-op family is shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic accident involving the Humboldt Broncos. Our heartfelt thoughts and sympathy go out to the players, families, neighbours, communities and first responders.
Federated Co-operatives Limited CEO Scott Banda announces donation of $768,000 to the SJHL Assistance Program on behalf of Co-ops across Western Canada, their members and customers. Details listed here:
Yesterday, an independent business in Spruce Grove, Alta., with a marketing agreement to use the Tempo brand, posted a profane message on an electronic street sign. Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) does not condone or support this message. (1/2)
Together with retail co-operatives, Co-op members & customers, we are proud to share that we have exceeded our $500,000 donation goal to the SJHL Assistance Program. We encourage you to keep donating and remain
#HumboldtStrong
. More on this story:
FCL is acquiring 181 Husky retail fuel sites from certain wholly-owned subsidiaries of Cenovus Energy Inc. on behalf of local Co-ops. The largest retail acquisition in Co-op's history.
Watch this message from CEO Scott Banda & VP Energy Brian Humphreys.
In recognition of the unseen efforts of our warehouse teams in response to the
#COVID19
pandemic, we are implementing an Appreciation Pay Program that increases hourly wages by $2/hr for employees in roles delivering essential goods. Read more:
Scott Banda, CEO of Federated Co-operatives Limited, thanks Sask and Canadian credit unions for their $241K gift to the SJHL Assistance Program. It’s about our co-operative and community values, and support our neighbours and communities now for the future.
#Saskatchewanstrong
Eric Dillon, CEO of Conexus Credit Union, announces a gift of $242,000 on behalf of Saskatchewan credit unions and credit unions from across Canada in support of the SJHL Assistance Program.
#Humboldtstrong
#Saskatchewanstrong
A lot of people are pulling their weight—and then some—to ensure Western Canadians get the supplies they need. To all our Distribution Centre team members, truck drivers and everyone else helping get food to our tables—thank you!
#ThankfulThursday
#ThankATrucker
#ThankAFarmer
Today FCL received an interim injunction court order addressing Unifor’s illegal blockade of our fuel distribution terminal in Carseland, Alta. The blockade has been in place since Jan. 25. Read more:
Congratulations to our CEO Scott Banda, who has announced he will be retiring this May. Thank you, Scott for your lasting impact on all of us at FCL and on Co-ops across Western Canada during your 20 years at FCL.
Co-ops were built to support community. Together, FCL and local Co-ops across Western Canada are donating $100,000 to the
@redcrosscanada
Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal to aid relief efforts in
#Ukraine
and impacted communities.
@PremierScottMoe
and Mayor Masters from
@CityofRegina
joins FCL announcing a joint venture with
@agtfoods
on a $2 billion Integrated Agriculture Complex which includes canola crushing and renewable diesel plants. Full story here:
Sharon Alford of Swan River, Man., has been elected President and Chair of the Board of Federated Co-operatives Limited. She is the first woman to serve in this position in our 91-year history.
Thank you, Gerard. Your farewell tweet captures perfectly your character, your values, and your passionate commitment to Co-op. You have touched so many people, and leave a wonderful legacy. You will be missed. But now it’s time to enjoy fishing; and grandkids; and . . .
At this time today I start Retirement after working 41 years behind this shield. My wish for your children is they have the opportunity to work for a company with such high values for it’s employees and it’s customers. There is no one better than Co-op!
We proudly call Western Canada home, and as part of this community, we’re invested in making a difference. This year, we supported over 200 local organizations and initiatives to improve the communities where we live, work and play.
#GivingTuesday
FCL improves its financial results in 2021, reporting $9.1 billion in revenue and $495 million in earnings. From those earnings, FCL will return $353.5 million to local Co-ops across Western Canada. Full release here:
Media Advisory: Tomorrow, Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) President Bill Chow will announce a new program that will aid in providing support for SJHL players affected by the Humboldt Broncos’ tragic accident.
Thank you
@PremierScottMoe
for your kind words, and for your strength and support at this difficult time. Saskatchewan’s “loving embrace” indeed!
#humboldtstrong
We are so grateful for the support shown to the the
@HumboldtBroncos
over the last few days. I want to specifically thank
@CoopFCL
and all businesses that have contributed financially following this tragedy. Of course, financial support of the
@gofundme
page is extraordinary.
The trucking industry is playing an important role during these trying times, bringing much-needed supplies to Co-op locations and their communities across Western Canada. (1/5)
Local Co-ops and FCL continue to support the fight against
#COVID19
. We are proud
@SaskHealth
can utilize our distribution and local Co-op network to distribute rapid antigen tests across
#SK
! Full news release here:
We are proud to have been recognized at the Best of CAMA awards last night, winning in seven categories including Best of Show Advertising for our Made By Us campaign. (📷:
@BestofCAMA
)
We are very excited to welcome another group of post-secondary students for their co-operative education work term. We are proud to support the development of future leaders in our communities, and we look forward to the valuable contributions these students will bring to FCL!
FCL is honoured to be among Canada's most innovative retailers at this year's
@RetailCouncil
Excellence in Retailing Awards. FCL is a finalist in these categories:
Philanthropic Leadership—Fuel Good Day
Retail Marketing—Made By Us and Invested in Your Legacy
#RCCERA19
FCL CEO Scott Banda was at our Carseland Terminal in Alberta earlier today to talk about how the
@cooprefinery
labour dispute is affecting Western Canadian communities. Watch here: Read more here:
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is proud to be among the first businesses to sign the
@SaskChamber
Indigenous Engagement Charter. Read more about what this means to our organization:
Honoured to be the co-winner of
@RetailCouncil
#RCCERA19
#retailmatters
Excellence in Retail Marketing Award for our Made by Us campaign. Thanks to all those local co-ops who execute this program so brilliantly at the local level! 🙌🏻
@CoopCRS
The National Farmers Union has expressed concern about the
@CoopRefinery
labour disruption. Please take a moment to read the response from Sharon Alford, FCL President/Chair of the Board:
Great news! Farm fuel from Co-op Cardlocks in Saskatchewan and Manitoba will be exempt from the carbon tax when it is implemented in these jurisdictions. We appreciate the government’s prompt attention in addressing this matter. Learn more:
Today, FCL and Blair’s Family of Companies
@BlairsAg
announce a joint venture that will own seven Blair’s locations in Sask. Details here:
#SaskAg
#WestCdnAg
On behalf of local Co-ops across the CRS, FCL has donated more than $2.4M to
@PattisonKids
since 2010, including a $1.7M commitment and sales of Game Day Approved products. The Picnic Place at the hospital is named in honour of Co-op.
As
#CoopWeek
comes to an end, our co-op's leader, FCL CEO Scott Banda, talks about growing up in a 'co-op family' and how that's shaped his career in the co-op system.
On International Women's Day, we celebrate the achievements of all women. We recognize the many talented women who contribute to our organization and who play an integral role in helping shape our future.
#EmbraceEquity
Co-op’s new state-of-the-art fertilizer terminal near Grassy Lake, AB, is close to completion. Our team is working hard to have the site fully operational for late summer.
Today is International Day of Co-operatives. We're proud to be part of the co-op movement, serving our members and strengthening our communities through joint ownership and democratic control.
#CoopsDay
This year's
#FCLAGM2022
is also a time to celebrate CEO Scott Banda, who will officially retire in May. "We believe in something greater than ourselves. And we have proven that we can meet all challenges. It has been a privilege to serve."
In these times of uncertainty, Co-op will continue to do our part to fuel farms and feed families. Read more about the role agriculture plays during times of crisis:
#thankafarmer
#foodsecurity
Thanks to the generous support of our members and customers who purchased Co-op Give Cards this past holiday season, Co-op will donate $200,000 to
@redcrosscanada
. Learn more at .
Today, during FCL’s Annual Meeting, local Co-op delegates discussed FCL’s financial performance in 2022. This included sales of $12.5 billion, net earnings of $411 million, and a patronage allocation to local Co-ops of $348 million. Full release here:
FCL is proud to accept the 2018 Partners in Humanity citation from
@redcrosscanada
on behalf of the Co-operative Retailing System. This award recognizes partners that engage volunteers and enhance the reach and presence of the Canadian Red Cross.
FCL employees are wearing pink today in support of having a diverse workforce and inclusive workspaces free of harassment, discrimination, and all forms of bullying.
#FCLlife
#PinkShirtDay
#PinkDay
Congratulations to Pam Skotnitsky, our Vice-President of Strategy, who recently received the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal for her contributions to the business community in Saskatchewan. We are so proud of you, Pam!
As soon as notification of this message was received, the independent business owner was asked to remove it immediately. FCL understands that the operator has complied and removed the message from this sign. (2/2)
We know times are tough. As part of
#CoopHelps
, we donated $250,000 to food banks in Western Canada. Read more:
This is in addition to annual contributions made to food banks through FCL Distribution Centres, as well as the efforts of local co-ops.
Co-op’s partnership with the
@food_centre
in Saskatoon is helping to keep workers safe in the face of COVID-19 by producing thousands of locally made bottles of hand sanitizer. Thanks to
@BlackFoxSpirits
for supplying much-needed ingredients.
We are a diverse and proud co-operative. We take pride in serving our communities. Whether you are a member of the LGBTQ2S+ community or an ally, Co-op welcomes you.
True to its co-operative roots, FCL is sharing the majority of profits with more than 170 local co-ops in Western Canadian communities.
For details on FCL's 2018 financial results, visit:
FCL earnings went from $575M in 2017 to nearly $1.1B in 2018. "I am proud to say that our entire earnings stay right here in Western Canada," says CEO Scott Banda. "They’re used by FCL, our co-operative member-owners and ultimately the 1.9 million individual co-op members."
Congratulations to Ron Welke, FCL Associate Vice President of Food, on his appointment as Chair of the Board for the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG).
In honour of
#WorldHealthDay
, Co-op team members from across Western Canada want to say a special thank you to our dedicated health care workers!
#ThanksHealthHeroes
We took another step toward a sustainable future with today’s announcement that Regina City Council has officially approved our offer to purchase land north of the Co-op Refinery Complex to construct a renewable diesel plant.
#yqr
#yqrcc
#WeAreCoop
Easter may feel a bit different this year. We hope you take time to sit back, relax and enjoy the little moments this weekend. Wishing you and yours health and safety. Happy Easter!
For the past few years, FCL employees have walked together in local
#Pride
Parade events. While celebrations this Pride month may be different, our commitment to being a proud, diverse and inclusive co-operative remains.
Join us on Monday Oct, 15 on 22nd & 4th in
#yxe
for our 90th anniversary street fair! Live music, giveaways, $3 food items, free coffee & product samples will be dished out to celebrate this milestone achievement! Who's joining us?!
Fuel trucks line up on Twp Rd 221A as Unifor “activists” blockade our Carseland Terminal near
#yyc
, preventing fuel deliveries to AB and BC communities.
#abpoli
#canlab
#skpoli
As another school season begins, FCL would like to recognize our 2019 co-op students for the contributions they made to our organization throughout the year. Thank you all! We are proud to be a part of the
@Edwards_School
Co-operative Education Program.
#FCLlife
The doors have officially opened
@PattisonKids
! This means so much to the people of Sask, including our members and employees. Co-op has proudly donated $2.3M+ to this project since 2010. 📷: Lisa Landrie - A Photogenic Life
#hopeliveshere
#jpchopening
Co-op announces a $1 million gift to
@Wanuskewin_Park
to assist the park with its programming, resource management activity and application to become the first
@UNESCO
World Heritage Site in
#SK
by 2025.
Full details here:
Congratulations to FCL's Director of Fertilizer, Dan Mulder, who has been appointed to Fertilizer Canada's Board of Directors! This noteworthy achievement will give Dan the opportunity to represent the interests of the Co-operative Retailing System in the fertilizer business.
Home Office employees went to the movies this afternoon and caught a sneak peak of our latest fall advertising campaign. Coming soon to a TV near you!
👀 Look closely and you might catch a glimpse of one of the products featured. No, it's not theatre popcorn!
#FCLlife
FCL is committed to its journey toward truth and reconciliation. Today, we furthered that commitment by entering into a three-year Indigenous HR Strategy with
@FHQDev
and Tokata HR Solutions.
Learn more here:
Ron Healy, FCL's VP Ag and Consumer Business, announced our $500K investment in
@food_centre
at today's Ag Month kick-off event. He noted that Co-op is uniquely positioned, working with farmers who produce food that can be sold throughout the CRS.
#ourfoodhasastory
#celebrateag
Our new Co-op Fertilizer Terminal near Grassy Lake, AB, provides key infrastructure to support the needs of Western-Canadian farmers. Read our full news release here:
👇 Watch the video for a quick intro to the facility.
Happy Co-op Week!
Co-op is about all of us. That’s why we say: We Are Co-op
📖 Read more about latest campaign here:
📺 Watch our latest commercial here:
FCL was honoured to be recognized as Large Co-operative of the Year by
@CoopsCanada
at its annual awards ceremony in Quebec City this week. Watch Scott Banda’s message here: .
#360cooperation
FCL’s acquisition of the Terra Grain Fuels ethanol plant will position local co-ops in Western Canada to prepare for the incoming national Clean Fuel Standard. Read more:
Western Manitobans have come together over the past two days and have raised $35,000 for the Humboldt Broncos.
#HumboldtStrong
#ForeverInOurHearts
💚💛
RELEASE:
The CRC is unable to accept the special mediators’ recommendations in full. We thank Special Mediators Amanda Rogers and Vince Ready for their time and effort in meeting with us and thoughtfully considering both parties' positions. Full statement here:
Congratulations to Harold Chapman on being named the 2019 Saskatoon Citizen of the Year! Harold has dedicated most of his life to the co-op movement in Saskatchewan and worked for many years at FCL. Full story
@ctvsaskatoon
:
📷 : Matt Smith / StarPhoenix