After months of hard work and a true team effort, UFA celebrated the grand re-opening of its Fort Saskatchewan UFA Farm and Ranch Supply store on Friday, June 16. UFA has been a cornerstone of the city, serving the community for over 88 years.
The enhancements at the Farm & Ranch Supply store include the following:
- Wider shopping aisles and upgraded LED lighting, offering a more comfortable atmosphere.
- A new building supplies area, giving customers the opportunity to visually see products, like doors and windows, right inside the store.
- A new service desk near the entrance, encouraging better engagement and conversation between customers and UFA team members and a new project desk to allow for consultations for homebuilders and homeowners looking to undertake DIY projects.
- Expansion of the sales floor by approximately 893 square feet.
- New front doors and security system, improving safety and protection.
The grand re-opening event included remarks from Kevin Hoppins, UFA Board Chair; Lydia Hittinger, UFA Delegate; Glenn Bingley, Vice President of AgriBusiness and Supply Chain, UFA; and Mayor Katchur from the City of Fort Saskatchewan.
UFA is grateful to its vendor partners who also joined the event offering product demos throughout the day. The vendor partners in attendance included Can-cell industries, Roundup, Spy Point and Westform metals.
There were many prize giveaways, and a very special grand prize for one lucky winner. UFA believes in paying it forward and the winner of the grand prize contest receives a $5,000 UFA gift card and a $5,000 donation to the charity of their choice. CFCW radio broadcasted live from the event and attendees enjoyed lunch while viewing the new enhancements and celebrating with the community.
"Projects like these are made successful thanks to the dedication and hard work of many people. The Fort Saskatchewan UFA Farm and Ranch Supply store remodel is no exception. We are grateful for all the team members involved in making this dream a reality," said Glenn Bingley, Vice President of AgriBusiness and Supply Chain at UFA. "We also extend our thanks to the City of Fort Saskatchewan who have been excellent to work with."
The Fort Saskatchewan UFA Farm and Ranch Supply store remodel is another great example of how the co-operative re-invests in the communities where its employees and members live and work. UFA also has a robust Community Investment program and accepted food donations for the Fort Saskatchewan Food Bank at the event. In addition to collecting donations for the Food Bank, UFA also donated $1,000 to the charity. We encourage members and customers to visit Fort Saskatchewan and see the newly remodelled UFA Farm and Ranch Supply store, first-hand!
