This fall, the Alberta Community & Co-operative Association (ACCA) is on the road with the Co-op Connection Tour. A province-wide series of in-person Lunch & Learn gatherings, fuelled by the Government of Alberta and Alberta Co-operative Energy (ACE), and regional sponsors, helping to bring these conversations to life.

At the heart of every stop is connection. Co-ops, credit unions, and community builders will come together to exchange insights, showcase innovation, and explore how the co-op model drives resilient, locally owned business solutions. Alongside that, we’ll explore how the co-op model can creatively address local needs in housing, elder care, food security, business succession, and more.

These aren’t lectures, they’re open conversations where local voices set the agenda, co-ops take the spotlight, and new ideas take root.

Venue: Medicine Hat College (Tentative)

Educator: Elliott Bridgewater

Sponsors:

ACE (Alberta Co-operative Energy) | Principal Sponsor

Event Supporter (in-kind):

Medicine Hat College

South Country Co-op

Registration Fee: $43 (ACCA Members) | $50 (Non-members)

Catering: Lunch will be provided

Registration Deadline: October 10, 2025