Parker: The Calgary Co-op is building a new store in Cochrane

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A Calgary co-op has broken ground on a retail complex in Cochrane, a new community of Greystone. The six-acre site selected is part of a 150-acre former gravel pit owned by Burnswest Properties, which is developing it into a residential community that will house approximately 1,800 residents during construction.

Located adjacent to the Spray Lakes Sawmills Family Sports Center, the partnership will bring a 42,000-square-foot convenience store with a pharmacy to Cochrane. It includes a Co-op Wine Spirits beer retail store, a cannabis location and a convenience store, as well as a six-pump gas station and dual-fuel car wash.

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The co-op already owns and operates Cochrane's Wine Spirits Beer Store, located in Morley Plaza in the Heartland community off Highway 1A.

“We are committed to serving the communities where our members live, work and shop,” says Ken Keelor, CEO of Calgary Co-op. “Our expansion in Cochrane provides its residents with an exciting new shopping experience. Those looking for more from their grocery store will appreciate our exclusive member benefits, the large selection of local products we carry, our unique programs, private brands and community support.

The co-op site also leases 31,000 square feet of commercial retail space.

“The additional space will house a unique and diverse mix of restaurants and retailers, creating a convenient destination in the heart of Cochrane,” said Damon Tanzola, senior vice president of real estate, development and pharmaceuticals.

B&A Planning Group was responsible for the urban plan. Designed by Calgary office Zeidler Architecture, the Co-op complex has been awarded to CANA Construction as the builder and is expected to welcome buyers by the summer of 2025.

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During construction, it will create more than 700 jobs, and when it opens, it will employ about 150 local employees.

The city is recognized as the fastest growing city in Alberta, with a current population of approximately 39,000.

Tanzola and his team are busy with several other events in Calgary.

A new gas station and car wash has opened at North Hill Calgary Co-op, where Royop is redeveloping a former grocery store into 40,000 square feet on the ground level, 189 residential units above and another roughly 5,000 square feet. accompanying retail in the classroom.

The Co-op has land in Oakridge, where a new store is under construction adjacent to its current grocery store and will be ready to open in the spring of 2025. The current store will be demolished and the remaining land will be put to use. development of future housing construction.

Marda Loop's entertainment district will also feature a new Co-op store in a smaller urban format that fits within the 33-year-old development zone.^rd and 34^th avenues. A mixed-use site, community engagement will be undertaken over the next two weeks to identify the needs of the local community. NORR Architects is designing the Co-op store and adjacent retail.

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Meanwhile, improvements to the pharmacy at the Co-op's Dalhousie store have been completed, but current developments are keeping Tanzola's staff busy, with plans to redevelop the site and Brentwood location on hold.

Calgary Co-op has more than 44,000 members in the city and surrounding areas, 3,850 employees, $700 million in assets and $1.3 billion in annual sales.

Notes:

Trico Homes has renewed its sponsorship of Cavalry Football Club, marking Trico as a proud partner. Building on a successful relationship since 2021, Trico will extend his previous deal with Cavalry FC, signing a multi-year deal that will run until the 2026 FIFA World Cup. “We are delighted to continue our partnership with the club, strengthening our commitment. community well-being by fostering the health of youth and families,” said Michael Brown, President and CEO of Trico Homes. Trico pioneered local and SME support for community recreation and active living through a key sponsorship agreement with Trico Family Wellness Center: a 20-year relationship.

David Parker appears regularly on The News. Read his columns online at calgaryherald.com/business. He can be reached at 403-830-4622.

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