The United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd. (UFA) continues to expand its retail footprint.
On Friday, the company is opening its newest UFA Farm & Ranch Supply store and Cardlock in Red Deer, Alberta.
“We look forward to opening the doors to our newest UFA location in the heart of the Red Deer community and continuing to deliver exceptional customer service that goes above and beyond. It’s what sets our co-operative apart from our competitors. For 63 years, we have served the community of Red Deer, and thanks to the loyalty of our members and customers, we hope to be around for many more years to come,” said Scott Bolton, President & CEO, UFA.
The new location is located in Gasoline Alley West in the southwest corner of the city and easily accessible for drivers traveling either way on the QE2 and those on the west side coming from Highway 2A.
The company has one Farm Store in Red Deer which will close when this one opens on Friday. This new cardlock brings the total number of cardlocks in Red Deer to four. Across Alberta, it has 34 Farm Stores and 115 cardlocks (AB and BC). All the Farm Stores are in Alberta.
“UFA has been a cornerstone in the Red Deer community for decades and unveiled plans for the new location last January. The co-operative has made a significant investment in building the new location because it provides improved accessibility, convenience, and a modern facility, which will provide a best-in-class customer experience. Features of the new location include a new 16,000-square-foot Farm Store with an expansive yard, an on-site chem shed, and a three-bay drive-through warehouse for easy pickup,” said the company.
“Red Deer has a very special place in UFA’s history. Our original President, James Bower, was from Red Deer, and when we opened the first Red Deer Farm Store in 1961, over 1,500 people came out to celebrate. Fast forward to today, and we choose to continue to invest in the community because we know the contributions and value that the people of central Alberta bring to the agricultural industry and beyond. We are excited about what this investment means for our members and customers in and around this central Alberta community, and we are grateful for their continued support,” said Kevin Hoppins, Board Chair, UFA.
The company said the new Cardlock features state-of-the-art high-speed pumps with clear and dyed fuel, wide lanes, DEF, and Dieselex® Gold, UFA’s exclusive premium diesel offering.
