Alberta IYC committees fostering co-op collaboration
Relationships a key benefit, says advisory committee chair By Jennifer Neutel Karina Farr’s passion for co-operatives is at the core of her contributions in Alberta’s United Nations-declared International Year of Co-operatives (IYC) activities, and she says she looks forward to being involved in Winnipeg’s events as she prepares to move provinces. … Read More
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