| dc.contributor.author | Cabaj, Paul | |
| dc.contributor.author | Gismondi, Mike | |
| dc.contributor.author | Stringham, Richard | |
| dc.contributor.author | Wood, Darren | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2011-03-23T21:30:18Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2011-03-23T21:30:18Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2009 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/2149/2956 | |
| dc.description.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. | en |
| dc.description.sponsorship | 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 Canada | en |
| dc.language.iso | en | en |
| dc.publisher | Alberta Community & Co-operative Association (ACCA) | en |
| dc.subject | social economy | en |
| dc.subject | BALTA | en |
| dc.subject | food | en |
| dc.subject | co-operatives | en |
| dc.subject | new generation co-operatives | en |
| dc.title | Westlock Grain Terminals : A Case Study | en |
| dc.type | Other | en |
