Calgary Co-op opens new food centre and more in Cochrane, Alta.

Calgary Co-op has opened a new food centre, pharmacy, gas station and Wine Spirits Beer store in Cochrane, Alta.’s growing Greystone community.

The 41,000-sq.-ft. food centre offers a wide range of fresh, local and ready-to-eat options, alongside a full-service pharmacy with a walk-in clinic, a dedicated health and wellness area, and a community room for local groups. 

Other highlights include a deli with gourmet sandwiches and sushi, a specialty cheese island, fresh bakery, a floral department and  produce from Western Canadian growers. 

The site also features a 10-pump gas station with a touchless car wash, convenience store, and Cochrane’s second Calgary Co-op Wine Spirits Beer location, complete with a tasting bar and walk-in cooler stocked with local craft beers.

“This has been a long time coming,” said Jeff Ambrose, senior vice-president, operations and merchandising at Calgary Co-op, in a press release. “Cochrane is the fastest growing community in Alberta, and we are excited to bring Calgary Co-op’s unparalleled service, fresh selection and unique offerings to this vibrant town.”

The development has created more than 130 jobs and will support hundreds of local producers, ranchers and farmers, according to Calgary Co-op.

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