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2003-2004
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Purchased
Mack Fuel Truck New
Service Centre floor Local
Grocery Store closed Co-op
makes room in it's facility to operate Grocery, Liquor, Lottery &
Tobacco Warehouse
expansion across street is completed
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Elm
Creek Coop - History
"To
provide the residents of Elm Creek and surrounding areas with goods and
services for their consumption and use on a co-operative basis"
(extracted
from Elm Creek Co-op's Board minutes)
This
was the original purpose of the Co-op. Those services have been provided
by Elm Creek Co-op since 1928, and are still provided today. The very
day the Co-op was granted it's charter, the price of gasoline dropped by
6 cents per gallon in the Elm Creek District. This was to set an
example for years to come, showing that Co-ops are a benefit to the
community.
The
Elm Creek Co-op has undergone many changes since 1928 both financially
and physically. Members, Board Members, Management, and Staff have
all benefited from this business over the years. Co-op has provided
employment for families in the area & many have served on the Elm
Creek Board, and learned the Co-operative way.
Although
a great many people have been involved in our Co-op since 1928,
one name remembered by most is Archie Janzen - manager of the Co-op for
many years. He also served on Provincial Credit Union Boards, as
well as Co-op Federation Boards.
The
Co-op has faced many challenges through the years, none more difficult
than the economic downturn during the 1980s. It survived!!!!!!!! Today
there are still challenges to face, but we have a stronger Co-op because
of it's loyal membership.
Taken
from: "Elm Creek Centennial History Book,
1892
to 1992 - A Century of Memories"
What
you see today is after many years
of extensive planning with FCL and Elm Creek Co-ops Board and
Management. The Grand Opening took place during Co-op Week in October of
1999, with over 300 people attending the celebration.
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Original
Board Members:
H.W.
Barager
J.R.
Ivey
H.C.
Hargest
Ed
Clucas
N.W.
Scott
R.A.
Hargest
George
Sharp
All
farmers in the
Elm
Creek District
Significant
Dates:
1928
- Co-op incorporated
1960
- Bought first 1 ton barrel delivery truck
1965
- Bought shop garage
1974
- Built new store beside
garage
1989
- Built new warehouse
across
from store, tore down original Co-op store, dismantled bulk plant
1992
- Renovated inside of
Co-op
store
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