News Release Logo Launch Sept 18 Welcome Become a Member | Contact UFA Loading Our News ACCA Co operative Youth Program celebrates it's 50th Anniversary Read More UFA helps members protect their property and everything on it Read More Our Co op News Archive Our Community News Archive BROWSE OUR 2009PRODUCT CATALOGUE UFA is 100 years young and the best is yet to come Richard Peter Chair Centennial Committee Your Hometown Co operative for 100 Years 100 day countdown to 100 year anniversary starts today Calgary AB Sept 23 2008 – At a news conference held in Lethbridge earlier today UFA announced a yearlong celebration commemorating its first century in business Today marks the 100 day countdown to the organization's 100 year anniversary on January 14 2009 The cooperative plans to mark its rich legacy of innovation and continuing success by giving back to the community through numerous events celebrations and commemorations throughout the year Visual symbol of the values we embrace At today's news conference UFA Director Bill Dobson unveiled the logo that will become synonomous with UFA's centennial celebrations The logo is representative of a coverall snap reflecting hard and honest work – core values of UFA The logo visually incorporates today's signature UFA colours a historical maple leaf and an outline of the province of Alberta The rendition unveiled today is four feet in diameter cast of high density resin signboard weighs more than 100 pounds and will be permanently installed at UFA's Calgary Support Office “A century of history only matters if it enables you to know the people you serve better than anyone else ” says Dallas Thorsteinson President and Chief Executive Officer UFA “If you live work or play in the country UFA knows you and our vision is to earn your business for a second century ” Celebrating our Past Energizing our Present Inspiring our Future “For 100 years we've dedicated ourselves to creating a strong future for Alberta's rural communities and in so doing have become part of the fabric of this province ” says Clarence Olthuis UFA Chairman “The theme Celebrating our Past Energizing our Present Inspiring our Future builds on the strength of our past but also puts focus on where we are today and how well we are positioned for future growth and opportunity ” Centennial grassroots events will be held in various UFA communities across the province next summer to celebrate our banner year and recognize the people who contribute to and enjoy the benefits of the co operative today A special UFA exhibit will open at the Provincial Archives of Alberta on January 14 and will run until the end of March A full colour centennial book is being created authored by the former coordinator of the United Farmer's Historical Society Gordon Tolton It will feature a photographic perspective of the UFA and the people and communities we've served over the past 100 years Our Farm and Ranch stores will also offer a variety of promotional and gift items to commemorate our Centennial Making life better in rural Alberta for 100 years Beginning in 1909 the founders of the co operative saw opportunities as endless as the Alberta sky – then spent the next 100 years pursuing them From humble beginnings as a small scale local cooperative UFA has grown into an extensive retail and distribution network of 36 farm and ranch supply stores acquired retail stores over 115 petroleum locations and more than 110 000 members UFA was created as a value based organization Performance agility accountability progressive thinking respect integrity and collaboration have guided us through the past 100 years These values are the foundation of our future We will continue to thrive and be progressive with a passion for agriculture and an affinity for rural life We will continue to see those big sky opportunities About UFA Co operative Limited UFA Co operative Limited is one of Alberta's most dynamic enterprises and was recognized by Alberta Venture magazine in 2007 as one of Alberta's most respected corporations Canada's largest re seller of diesel products serves rural communities throughout Alberta B C and Saskatchewan with a construction division and an unmatched network of retail stores and petroleum outlets With more than $1 8 billion in annual revenues and 120 000 active members UFA is one of Canada's most successful co operatives For more information please contact: Karen Fantin 403 241 3956 403 815 4883 Natalie Dawes Manager Corporate Communications UFA Co operative Limited 403 258 4521 403 512 04235 natalie dawes@ufa com HELP CENTRE Contact Us Frequently Asked Questions Site Map Store & Agency Locator ABOUT UFA Become a Member Careers at UFA Our Centennial Our Heritage Our Network Environment Health & Safety Governance PRODUCTS Animal Care Feed and Companion Animals Clothing Buildings and Building Supplies Tools and Shop Supplies Automotive Grain & Forage Production Trailers SERVICES Farm Supply Petroleum Crop Production 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