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!

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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.