Calgary Co-op Announces Results of 2025 Director Election

April 16, 2024 – Calgary – Calgary Co-operative Association Limited (“Calgary Co-op”) is pleased to announce the results of its 2025 Director Election.

Each year, Calgary Co-op Member-Owners elect three fellow Member-Owners to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors. The Board plays a vital role in overseeing the governance, operations, and strategic direction of one of North America’s largest retail Cooperatives.

The following individuals have been elected to serve a three-year term on the Calgary Co-op Board of Directors:

Ken White, re-elected for a second term and appointed as Board Chair,

Suzy Smibert, newly elected,

Sandy Edmonstone, newly elected.

The 2025-2026 Board of Directors consists of nine directors: Ken White, Board Chair; Miranda Keating Erickson, Vice Chair; Brad Krizan, Dominique Gregoire, Victoria Bradbury, Gael MacLeod, Elliot Bridgewater, Sandy Edmonstone, and Suzie Smibert.

Calgary Co-op and the Board of Directors extend sincere thanks to outgoing Directors, Mike Dalton, and Bryan Walton, for their dedicated years of service and contributions to Calgary Co-op.

“This is a transformational time for Calgary Co-op, says Ken White, Board Chair. “Our purpose is to ensure strong financial stewardship and the long-term success of Calgary’s locally owned and operated Co-operative, while continuing to meet the evolving needs of our members.  We are confident that this Board has the right mix of experience, expertise, and perspective to provide strong governance, support operational excellence and enhance the value of membership for current and future member-owners.”

Complete information on the 2025-2026 Board of Directors can be found here.

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About Calgary Co-op

Owned by members, Calgary Co-op is one of the largest retail co-operatives in North America. Locations

gas stations, car washes, Home Health Care centres, Wine, Spirits, and Beer locations and cannabis. In addition, Calgary Co-op owns and operates Community Natural Foods, Beacon Pharmacies, and Willow Park Wines & Spirits and is the majority shareholder of Care Pharmacies.  

With over 400,000 members, 3,500 employees, assets of $700 million and annual sales of $1.5 billion,

Calgary Co-op is committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences through inspired team members. For more information, please visit www.calgarycoop.com.

For further information, please contact:

Sage Pullen McIntosh

Director, Communications & Loyalty

Calgary Co-operative Association Limited

Office: 403.219.6025 ext. 6105

spullenmcintosh@calgarycoop.com