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16 Bring local home Red River + Earn Rewards! CLICK&COLLECT Online Shopping now available! Visit SHOP.CRS for locations Support local this holiday season! With over 600 Manitoba made products in-store, Red River Co-op is your one-stop-shop for local food for your holiday table! From Nov 26 - Dec 31 enjoy great deals on your favourite local items made by Manitoban producers. More than 312,000 members in Winnipeg and neighbouring communities wholly own Red River Co-op, which operates on the values of integrity, teamwork and respect. "We are owned by our members who live in our trading areas, we hire locally, and we support local growers and producers by partnering with them to sell their product and help grow their business," said CEO Doug Wiebe. "In 2019, Red River Co-op did over $10 million in sales of locally made product, putting massive dollars into the pockets of Manitoba farmers and entrepreneurs. Furthermore, our profits don't line the pockets of rich shareholders in faraway places; they are returned to our local members. Last year, we distributed $37.8 million in equity and cash to our membership." Not only do profits stay local, Red River Co-op provides further support through its community investment program, which awarded more than $180,000 in donations to charities and non-profits in 2019. The co-operative runs additional annual programs to further support the community, including Fuel Good Day which saw a $50,000 donation go to the Bear Clan this fall, and Community Spaces where the Selkirk Curling Rink was awarded with $70,000 for their roof renovation project. The retail co-operative operates 35 full- service gas bar locations with convenience stores, and many with car washes. "We are proud to have exceptional customer service at the core of everything we do and are one of the few fuel companies left that still employ people to pump your gas and wash your windows," Wiebe said. "We also provide bulk fuel delivery to commercial and farm accounts, and operate five commercial cardlocks." RED RIVER CO-OP THRIVING WITH A LOCAL VISION BY JENNIFER MCFEE Red River Co-op is built on the vision of being truly local — and a promise to stay that way. PHOTOS BY DARCY FINLEY RED RIVER CO-OP OPERATES ON THE VALUES OF INTEGRITY, TEAMWORK AND RESPECT.