Rural Albertans are a hardy bunch. Accustomed to encountering obstacles and challenges, they have learned to adapt, innovate, defy, and work around whatever stands between them and their goal. This is how rural electricity co-ops began in the 1940s, when farmers decided they would have electricity, even if it meant they had to build the system on their own. 

Are you interested in volunteering for the ACCA Co-operative Youth Leadership Program? If so, Volunteer Staff Applications are due March 6, 2020! You better hurry and send your application in today!

ACCA recently met with Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro to discuss the potential of piloting co-operative health clinics in rural Alberta. ACCA is now looking for rural communities that demonstrate strong local leadership that may be interested in participating in a pilot.

ACCA is looking to raise its profile with all levels of government, and has been connecting with government on key issues outlined in the MacKinnon report and the provincial budget.

At our 2019 Annual Gathering of Alberta Co-operatives Conference, we were proud to introduce ACCA’s new strategic plan and staff have been busy hashing out the details to move our vision forward.

The survey results are in and the 2019 Gathering and MLA Reception was a hit!

Grab your calendar and mark down the dates for the 2020 AGM and Gathering and MLA Reception!

2019 was a year of transition for ACCA and we’re taking on this new year with renewed energy and enthusiasm – and our monthly newsletter is part of it!