Federated Co-operatives Limited

The Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) began in 1928 when locally owned retail co-operatives worked together to form provincial wholesales in order to expand their buying power. These co-operative wholesales in the four western provinces, along with the Co-op Refinery Complex (CRC), in Regina, joined together to form Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL). Today, approximately 200 retail co-operatives own FCL, which provides central wholesaling, manufacturing and administrative services to its member-owners. Combined sales of more than $9.6 billion in 2015 make retail co-ops among the largest providers of retail goods and agricultural inputs in Western Canada.

Co-ops are committed to their communities

 In addition to returning cash to their members, retail co-ops are continually demonstrating their commitment to, and confidence in, their communities by improving their facilities.

Last year, retail co-ops spent approximately $150 million on new facilities and upgrading or expanding existing facilities. Over the last ten years, retail co-ops have spent in excess of $1 billion on similar projects.

Local and Canadian ownership is important to co-op members and their communities. Co-ops form a distinct sector in the Canadian economy, alongside the public and private sectors. They are unique in the business world because they are owned and controlled by the people they serve. Co-ops are rooted in the community and respond to the real needs of the community, thus making them an ideal instrument for community economic development.

Co-ops look to youth for the future  

Co-ops are also keenly aware of how important young people are to the future of their organizations. To encourage young people to learn about and appreciate co-ops and how they function democratically, co-ops sponsor programs for youth. Helping young people develop their leadership potential ensures a bright future for co-ops.

Diesel Exhaust Fluid

offered at Co-op locations!  The Co-op takes a leadership position to foster and promote environmental sustainability. The products and services we provide to our customers meet their requirements for environmental performance, including reducing emissions from diesel fuel.  Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is an emissions control liquid required by modern diesel engines to breakdown harmful Nitrous Oxides (NOx) into nitrogen and water. DEF is a clear, colourless, non-hazardous mixture of 32.5% urea and 67.5% de-ionized water that has a slight smell of ammonia. It is injected into the exhaust stream and is utilized by Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology to meet emission standards and improve fuel efficiency. DEF is never added to diesel fluid; a separate DEF tank is found on most new heavy duty trucks, diesel pickups, and off-road vehicles.

Bulk propane delivery

 Co-op Propane is fully equipped to handle any size or type of propane installation. Whether you’re at home, on the farm or at the cottage, or involved in any type of agricultural, commercial or industrial enterprise, we have the people, trucks and equipment to look after all of your propane needs. Whether you own your own tanks or rent from us, our automatic route delivery system is designed to give you peace of mind.