{"id":219059,"date":"2025-10-01T14:22:58","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T20:22:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/4hab.com\/?p=219059"},"modified":"2025-10-01T14:29:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T20:29:47","slug":"4h-alberta-expands-co-op-growing-leaders-program-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.zentracreatives.com\/4hab\/4h-alberta-expands-co-op-growing-leaders-program-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"4-H Alberta Expands Partnership with Federated Co-operatives Limited and Local Alberta Co-ops to grow the CO-OP Growing Leaders Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"cmsmasters_row_erfyubzoq\" class=\"cmsmasters_row cmsmasters_color_scheme_default cmsmasters_row_top_default cmsmasters_row_bot_default cmsmasters_row_boxed\">\n<div class=\"cmsmasters_row_outer_parent\">\n<div class=\"cmsmasters_row_outer\">\n<div class=\"cmsmasters_row_inner\">\n<div class=\"cmsmasters_row_margin\">\n<div id=\"cmsmasters_column_e74cicwfok\" class=\"cmsmasters_column one_first\">\n<div class=\"cmsmasters_column_inner\"><div class=\"cmsmasters_text\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4-H Alberta is thrilled to receive over $50,000 sponsorship investment this year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key component of this partnership is the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CO-OP Growing Leaders Program<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CO-OP Growing Leaders Program<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a total of 679 members since the program began in 2023\/ 2024.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe\u2019re 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\u2014an experience that builds leadership, life skills, and lasting friendships in a fun and supportive environment,\u201d said Tracy Gardner, CEO of 4-H Alberta. \u201cWe\u2019re grateful for the continued support of Federated Co\u2011operatives Ltd. and the many Co-ops joining this effort.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This generous investment and support will continue to position FCL and 16 Alberta Co-ops as one of 4-H Alberta\u2019s top funders in the Gold Clover sponsorship category, with the following Co-ops participating in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CO-OP Growing Leaders Program<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Arrowwood Co-op\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">206 Railway Ave East\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrowwood, Alberta, T0L 0B0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: 403.534.3800<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Central Alberta Co-op Ltd.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6201-46 Avenue<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red Deer, AB T4N 6Z1<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: 403.967.0157<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Cornerstone Co-op\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5008 51st Avenue<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vermilion, Alberta,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T9X 1B3\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: 780.853.6732<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Irma Co-op<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5005 50 St.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irma, Alberta, T0B 2H0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: 780.754.3654<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Lakeland Co-op<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6020 &#8211; 54th Avenue<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bonnyville, AB, T9N 2M8<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: 780.826.3349<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Lloydminster &amp; District Co-op<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3606 50 Ave<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lloydminster, Alberta, T9V 0V7<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: 780.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">808.8338<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Neerlandia Co-op<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3224 Township Road 615A<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">County of Barrhead<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neerlandia, AB\u00a0 T0G 1R2<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: 780.674.3020<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>New Horizon Co-op<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n9831 \u2011 100 Avenue<br \/>\nGrande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0T7<br \/>\nPhone: 780. 539.6111<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top;\">\n<div><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>North Central Co-op<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14163 28 Ave SW<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edmonton, Alberta, T6W 0C3<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: 780.431.7100<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>orth Corridor Co-op<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5701 Railway Ave<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boyle, Alberta, T0A 0M0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: 780.689.4562<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Peace Country Co-op<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9714 &#8211; 96th Avenue<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peace River, AB, T8S 1R5<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: 780.624.1096<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Pembina West Co-op\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4705 49th Street<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barrhead, Alberta, T7N 1A1<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: 780.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">674.2201<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Pincher Creek Co-op\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1300 Hewetson Avenue<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pincher Creek, Alberta,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T0K 1W0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: 403.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">627.2667<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>South Country Co-op<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">969 16 St SW<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 4X5<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: 403.528.6600<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Westview Co-op\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6207 46 Street<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Olds, Alberta, T4H 1P6<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: 403.556.3335<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Wild Rose Co-op<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4818 51 St<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camrose, Alberta, T4V 2R8<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone: 780.672.3107<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe are incredibly proud to continue our partnership with 4-H Alberta and the growing number of local Co-ops across the province,\u201d said Ron Healey, Vice-President, Energy &amp; Ag, FCL. \u201cThrough initiatives like the Co-op Growing Leaders Program, we\u2019re not only investing in today\u2019s youth\u2014we\u2019re cultivating the next generation of leaders across the Co-operative Retailing System. This partnership reflects our long-term commitment to building sustainable communities together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.zentracreatives.com\/4hab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FCL_4-H-Alberta-Media-Release-2025.pdf\">Media Release PDF Document<\/a><\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><b>About 4-H Alberta\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4-H Alberta is the new streamlined youth development body that combines the former three-party organizations that operated 4-H in Alberta; the 4-H Council of Alberta, the 4-H Foundation of Alberta, and the 4-H Section of Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4-H Alberta was developed after extensive consultation with Alberta&#8217;s 4-H community. It involves a new governance, structure and operating model that is efficient and effective, and supported by a modernized constitution\/by-law alignment to coordinate 4-H staff and volunteer roles, and build operational harmony for the growth of the 4-H youth leadership program in Alberta.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>About Federated Co-operatives Limited and the Co-operative Retailing System<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), based in Saskatoon, is focused on providing more than 150 local Co-ops across Western Canada with strategy and leadership, wholesaling, manufacturing, logistics, operational support, business-enabling services, and marketing support. Together, FCL and those local co-operatives form the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS). The CRS serves our members and communities with products and services that help grow, build, feed and fuel individuals and communities from Vancouver Island to northwestern Ontario. Our total workforce of over 27,000 employees serve more than 2 million active individual members and many more non-member customers at 1,600+ retail locations in more than 650 communities. We are a different kind of business \u2013 we are locally invested, community-minded, care for the environment and offer lifetime membership benefits, including patronage refunds, quality products, quality service and fair prices. More information is available at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fcl.crs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.fcl.crs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.co-op.crs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.co-op.crs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information, please contact:<\/span><\/h3>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brad DeLorey<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Director Communications and Public Affairs<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federated Co<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2011<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">operatives Limited<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(306) 719-4548 or (306) 541-7643 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Brad.delorey@fcl.crs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brad.delorey@fcl.crs<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shane Guiltner<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Director, Marketing, Communications &amp; Technology<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4-H Alberta<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(403) 862-7105<\/span><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:shane.guiltner@4HAB.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shane.guiltner@4HAB.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cmsmasters_text\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cmsmasters_text\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Great news for 4-H Alberta! Thanks to the continued support of Federated Co-operatives Limited and 16 local Co-ops, the CO-OP Growing Leaders Program is growing stronger than ever. With over $50,000 invested this year, more than 679 youth have already discovered the fun, friendships, and leadership opportunities that 4-H has to offer since the program began in 2023.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":219069,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[94,3,4],"tags":[61,62,65,58,77,83,71,112,74],"class_list":["post-219059","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community-post","category-news-articles","category-press-releases","tag-4hab","tag-4habalumni","tag-4habcommunity","tag-4halberta","tag-4halbertaambassadors","tag-4hcanada","tag-agriculture","tag-fcl","tag-westerose"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>4-H Alberta Expands Partnership with Federated Co-operatives Limited and Local Alberta Co-ops to grow the CO-OP Growing Leaders Program - 4-H Alberta<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"4-H Alberta expands its partnership with Federated Co-operatives Limited and 16 Alberta Co-ops, investing over $50,000 to grow the CO-OP Growing Leaders Program. 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