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June 16, 2025
Today, Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) announced that 14 community projects will receive funding through the Co-op Community Spaces program.
In its eleventh year, Co-op Community Spaces will invest a total of $1 million benefitting 14 local projects in communities across Western Canada. In 2025, the projects range from British Columbia to Manitoba and will continue a legacy of community enrichment and beautification through investments in recreation, environmental conservation and urban agriculture.
As a result of a competitive application process, the following projects have been selected to receive funding:
- Co-op Community Gazebo — Mackenzie, B.C.
- Towne Theatre Accessibility Upgrades — Vernon, B.C.
- Co-op Community Market Square — Two Hills, Alta.
- Co-op Community Hall — Valleyview, Alta.
- Outdoor Recreation Hub — Rocky Mountain House, Alta.
- Dressing Room & Announcer Booth Project — Pincher Creek, Alta.
- Co-op Community Agricultural Hub — North Battleford, Sask.
- Co-op Community Eco Kids Outdoor Learning Centre — Wynyard, Sask.
- Coteau Hills Elementary & Our Lady of Hope Catholic School Playground — Moose Jaw, Sask.
- Outlook Elementary School Accessible Playground — Outlook, Sask.
- Co-op Community Walking & Healing Path — Okanese First Nation, Sask.
- Co-op Community Playground — La Salle, Man.
- RM of Springfield Co-op Community Pool — Dugald, Man.
Co-op Community Playground — Kenton, Man.“Congratulations to this year’s Community Spaces recipients, their local Co-ops, and all those who will play a role in bringing these meaningful projects to life,” said Heather Ryan, FCL, CEO. “Our Community Spaces program is more than just an investment in infrastructure – it’s a commitment to the people and places that help build sustainable communities together. We’re proud to support these initiatives and witness the lasting impacts they will have in their communities for years to come.”
Co-op Community Spaces is designed to help protect, beautify and improve spaces in communities across Western Canada. Each year, the program provides capital funding ranging from $25,000 to $150,000 to support projects focused on recreation, environmental conservation and urban agriculture – right in the communities where we live, work and play. Since its launch in 2015, Co-op Community Spaces has invested $14.5 million in more than 200 community projects across Western Canada.
With the United Nations declaring 2025 the International Year of the Co-operative, this year’s program carries greater purpose and significance than ever before. Through initiatives like Community Spaces, Co-op is proud to celebrate the meaningful contributions co-operatives – such as our Co-op – make to communities at home and around the world.
To learn more about Co-op Community Spaces and to view the comprehensive list of recipients, please visit communityspaces.ca