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CO-OP NEWS
MEMBERS SHARE MILLIONS
For 2012, Calgary Co-op members shared $34 million in member refunds in cash and share equity:
• 2.5% on retail purchases• 1.0% on travel purchases• 1.0% on home health care
purchases• 6.0¢ per litre on petroleum
purchases
Make every purchase count. Use your membership number every time you shop at Calgary Co-op.
Don’t forget that every time you fuel up at a Calgary Co-op gas bar, you receive 3¢ per litre in grocery savings coupons. This means our members saved 9¢ per litre on all fuel purchases in 2012.
It’s a fresh new look for Co-op News! Calgary Co-op is pleased
to announce that your favourite newsletter will now be available
every month, filled with helpful hints, the latest updates and great
new products.
We are pleased to dedicate our first issue of the revamped Co-op News
to those special ladies in our lives – our mothers.
MOTHER’S DAY IS MAY 12 THIS YEAR AND WE ENCOURAGE ALL OF OUR MEMBERS TO SHOW MOM JUST HOW SPECIAL
SHE IS WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM CALGARY CO-OP.
Start the day by surprising Mom with a homemade brunch with delicious
recipes from our Executive Chef, John Humphreys. These dishes can be
prepared by kids of all ages and are sure to impress moms everywhere.
Just don’t forget to do the dishes afterwards.
For a sweet treat, stop by our Bakery department to pick up a package
of two Mother’s Day Gourmet Cupcakes, complete with a gift box and
a “To Mom” label. Priced at only $2.99, you can choose from a variety
of flavours.
And brighten her day with a special gift bag of Senetti flowers. They’re
bold, vibrant and the perfect gift for any woman in your life. Available
now in a two pack gift bag for just $16.99.
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Beautiful BloomsFor a garden that’s the envy of
everyone in your neighbourhood,
make your first stop Calgary
Co-op. Our flowers and plants are
grown specifically for Calgary
Co-op from Grozone Greenhouse
in Mazeppa and Central Alberta
Greenhouses in Blackfalds.
All seed varieties are hand
selected to suit our growing
region which means you’ll
enjoy lush plants and colourful
flowers all season long. Choose
from our selection of deluxe hanging baskets, spring pots perfect for your doorstep,
one gallon basil and rosemary, Grab ‘n Go tomatoes and new this year, Mandevilla
Vines with trellis. Available at all Calgary Co-op food centres.
Fresh-Squeezed VitaminsTransform your water into wellness. With Karma Wellness
Water, one push of a button gives you 110% (or more) of the
recommended daily allowance of seven essential vitamins:
A, B3-Niacin, B5, B6, B12, D, and E. Peel the KarmaCap, push
the button, shake the bottle and enjoy. Available in four
exciting flavours: Raspberry Guava Jackfruit, Orange Mango,
Passion Fruit and Green Tea, and Acai Pomberry. Try one
today at any Calgary Co-op food centre or select gas bars.
Why wait for a special occasion?With the new Gourmet Turducken Burgers,
you can enjoy the same great combination
of flavours all summer long. Great on the
barbecue, the new turducken burgers
feature turkey, pork sausage, chicken and
duck for a moist, delicious burger every time.
Pick up yours today in the Calgary Co-op
meat department.
Fresh to GoIt’s a new twist on take out. Stop by Fresh to Go at our Macleod Trail location for ready-to-eat or take home items including bagels, sandwiches, pizza, soups, a salad bar, a curry bar and more. Some of our features include Candied Salmon, BBQ Back Ribs, Chicken Dumpling Pot Pies, Market Meat Loaf and more. For a full menu listing, visit www.calgarycoop.com/freshtogo.
GREAT VALUE! GREAT PRICES!
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING RECAPCalgary Co-op held our 56th Annual General Meeting on March 13, 2012,
at the Carriage House Inn with 205 members and 32 guests in attendance.
During the meeting, two members brought forth resolutions for consideration.
Clint R. proposed that Calgary Co-op phase out the sale of eggs and pork
sourced from intensive confinement cages within the next three years and
that in the interim, Calgary Co-op work with suppliers to find alternatives not
sourced from these types of cages. Members Ron S. and Jeremy F. proposed
to amend the motion to five years after which the motion was passed.
The membership then passed a resolution by Gregory L. for Co-op News to
include timely information.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the results of the 2013 Director Election
were announced with Rick Smith and Elaine Smith elected to the Board
and Myra D’Souza Kormann being re-elected. They join our current
directors Terry Geib, Board Chair; Laura Sullivan, Vice Chair; Peggy LeSueur,
Board Secretary, Johanna Bates, Stuart Cantrill and Lisa Wise.
During the 2013 board year, management has been instructed by the board
to meet with our wholesaler, Federated Co-operatives Limited; associations,
producers and industry experts to determine an appropriate course of action
regarding the sale of caged eggs and pork. The Board will also be working on
the development of the director nominating process and other governance
work. A report on these will be provided at our 2013 Annual General Meeting.
The Tradition ContinuesLast year, after a massive fire threatened the
Paradise Hill Farm tomato crop, the Calgary Co-op
team headed to Nanton to assist with the planting.
And this year, we did it again! Our delicious new crop
of Paradise Hill Farm tomatoes is now available at
select food centres. Visit www.paradisehillfarm.ca
for the location nearest you.
COMMUNITY DRIVEN
Fair Trade Coffee Day is May 10thJoin us for Fair Trade Coffee Day on
Friday, May 10. Calgary Co-op and
Van Houtte will be donating the
total amount from every cup of
coffee and hot cappuccino sold
in our gas bars and delis to a
fair trade coffee producing
co-operative in Mexico.
Meet the ExpertsJoin Calgary Co-op Travel and the Globus Family of Brands for informative sessions on escorted tours, independent travel and river cruises.
Oakridge Centre, May 9, 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Airdrie Centre, May 11, 1 – 3 pm
Crowfoot Centre, May 14, 1 – 3 pm
Hamptons Centre, June 12, 1 – 3 pm
For more information or to RSVP for a session, please visit our website at www.calgarycoop.com/travel/cruises.
Watch for these labels when shopping Calgary Co-op to identify items produced close to home.
Every Localize item receives a score of zero to 10, with 10 being considered the most local. The score is based on four criteria including the location of production and ownership, the source of ingredients and local sustainability. Scan the QR codes to learn more about each product. Make an informed choice with Localize.
Traditional HutteriteStarting May 8, shop Calgary Co-op for
Traditional Hutterite Natural Bacon, Original
Ring, Mild Spicy Ring, Garlic Ring, Original
Smokie, Mild Spicy Smokie, Garlic Smokie
and Original Chub. Traditional Hutterite
products are made with generations of
knowledge, craftsmanship, and care in the
traditional Olde World recipes with only quality,
fresh natural ingredients and have a Localize
score of 9.4.
DIABETIC DEPOT SWEETSWe are pleased to announce that Diabetic
Depot No Sugar Added sweet goods including
decorated cakes and cupcakes are now
available at all Calgary Co-op food centres.
Diabetic Depot is a local company that has
been representing No Sugar Added Baked
Goods for 10 years in Calgary.
CALAWAY PARK PASSESCalaway Park Season Passes are now on sale
at all Calgary Co-op customer service offices.
For only $37.95 plus gst (a savings of over 58%),
you’ll get your pass to summer fun and savings!
Plus, Calaway Park
has a brand new
attraction for 2013.
The Calaway
Theatre has been
remodeled into
a full 3D attraction,
with the 3D short
“The Little Prince”
running daily.
Passes are only on
sale until May 21,
so get yours today!
Since 1574
A Taste of History
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GLUTEN FREE • 100% CANADIAN
www.traditionalhutterite.ca
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LOCAL PRODUCTS
Managing Editor
Karen Allan
Calgary Co-operative
Association Limited
#110, 151 - 86 Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta T2H 3A5
403-219-6025
www.calgarycoop.com
Disclaimer: The presentation of information in this publication
does not form or imply any legal or other obligations with
readers. The information in this publication is public
information. While we strive for accuracy, it is possible that
the information in this publication may contain errors or omissions and we disclaim
any liability for any such errors or omissions.
VISIONTo enhance everyday living
with life’s essentials
MISSIONWe deliver the great products
and exceptional service our communities value
WE VALUECommunity commitment
Caring service Great quality
GALIA MELON SMOOTHIEJohn Humphreys
INGREDIENTS
• 1 cup galia melon, cubed •½ cup plain, fat free greek yogurt• 1 Tbsp honey• Ice• 1 strawberry
Combine melon, yogurt and honey in blender until smooth. Add ice 1 cube at a time, with blender running, until light & frothy. Pour into chilled glass and garnish with a strawberry.
MIXED GREENS WITH SHRIMP AND MEYER LEMON VINAIGRETTE John Humphreys
INGREDIENTS
• 2-3 cups loosely packed spring mix or baby lettuce• 2 Tbsp crumbled feta cheese•¼ cup cooked baby shrimp• 1 Meyer lemon• 2 Tbsp olive oil
Arrange the lettuce in a chilled bowl, and sprinkle with the feta and cooked shrimp. Squeeze the juice from the lemon over the salad, then drizzle with the olive oil. Impress Mom by chilling the bowl
and fork before making the salad.
PINK MIMOSAS John Humphreys
INGREDIENTS
• champagne or sparkling water•POM pomegranate juice• 1 strawberry
Pour pomegranate juice into the bottom of a chilled champagne flute, about ⅓ full. Quarter a strawberry and add to the glass. Top up with champagne or sparkling water.