Darrel Knight has worked for the United Farmers of Alberta (UFA) his entire professional career, and he saw an opportunity to further his career and interest in the co-operative movement through a graduate program offered by the Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary’s University.
Documentary could be ‘spark’ to get people thinking about worker co-ops
June 13, 2013
A 2012 documentary film about worker co-operatives that will be showing in Calgary June 24 could be an effective tool to get people thinking about worker co-operatives, says Hazel Corcoran, executive director of the Calgary-based Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation (CWCF).
Internship program ideal for people trying to get their foot in the door
June 6, 2013
The Alberta Community and Co-operative Association’s (ACCA’s) ongoing internship program is a valuable resource that helps young people get their foot in the door and launch their career with a co-operative, business or organization.
Innovative housing development will bring together 5 co-ops
June 4, 2013
Northeast Edmonton is on the verge of seeing a new residential development that’s focused on providing affordable, sustainable, co-operative living in Alberta’s capital.
