Press New Release from thhe Drumheller Co-op
(DRUMHELLER, ALBERTA) February 8, 2017 – Drumheller Co-op will close its food store.
“Drumheller Co-op is owned and governed by our local members. Ultimately, we’re responsible for making our Co-op a sustainable business that will be here for our members in the long-term,” said Brent Walker, General Manager of Drumheller Co-op. “In the case of our food store, sales have declined over the last ten plus years to the point that our board and management made the decision to close the food store to ensure that our overall Co-op business is sustainable.”
“Our number one concern in making this decision is how it will impact the food store employees. To help them make the transition, we have been working with other Co-ops nearby and across southern Alberta to help these employees find other opportunities.”
Co-op members who have been regularly shopping at the food store will still be able to use their Co-op number at the other Drumheller Co-op locations and their equity accounts will not be affected by the closure.
In terms of the food store facility, Drumheller Co-op is exploring options for the Greentree Mall.
The food store location is the only Drumheller Co-op location that will be closing. Co-op customers and members will continue to be served by Drumheller Co-op’s Home & Agro Centre, Gas Bar and Cardlock locations. The closure of the food store will allow Drumheller Co-op to be sustainable by continuing to serve our customers well into the future by focusing on our other operations.
For more information, contact:
Brent Walker
General Manager
Drumheller Co-op
Phone: (403) 823-5555
Email: generalmanager@drumco-op.com