Alberta Community & Co-operative Association (ACCA)
Abstract
This is a case study of Westlock Grain Terminals, a very successful new generation co-operative located in Westlock, Alberta. In 2002, when the community found out that their grain terminal was going to be sold, they rallied together to raise more than $1.2 million to purchase the terminal as a community owned venture. Since then, the co-op has paid a healthy dividend on its shares to members and investors every year and are following through on plans to continually expand their grain handling capacity. Its success was a
result of the vision and dedication of a small group of farmers, with the support of other key individuals. The experience of Westlock Terminals has lessons to offer to any community faced with the loss of a major economic asset.BC-Alberta Social Economy Research Alliance (BALTA) ; Alberta Community and Co-operative Association (ACCA) ; Athabasca University ; Canadian Centre for Community Renewal ; Rural and Co-operatives Secretariat's Co-operative Development Initiative, Government of Canad
