Member Co-ops & Supporters

Khalsa Credit Union was registered on February 19,1986 as a religious bond financial institution to provide financial services to the Sikh community.

A credit union is a financial cooperative organized by the people who share a common bond. It is a unique type of business owned and controlled by its members. The members pool their financial assets to provide themselves funds for loans and a wide variety of other financial services. ~ read more

The Kootenay Boundary Community Services Co-operative (KBCSC) is an organization directed by its members to provide resources and services to people in the southeastern part of British Columbia known as the West Kootenay and Boundary regions. Its mission is to work to strengthen its members and address issues of social well-being in the Kootenay-Boundary region. ~ read more

What makes our members walk through the doors of The Kootenay Co-op … again and again and again? They see a thriving, natural food co-op, much more impressive than one would expect in a City of 10,000 people.

Over the last 29 years the Co-op has worked with members, customers, service organizations, suppliers, staff and board to create a store we are proud of. In this way, we continue to learn and grow and foster the commitment of our members and the larger community. Fortunately for us all, this is really only the beginning of something truly amazing ~ read more

A group of individuals from the Castlegar, BC area came together in 2002 to address concerns for the future: their adult (55+) years.

In seeking a solution, this group envisioned a close-knit, cooperative community that would address these needs. They found and purchased a property large enough to accommodate choices of homes such as bungalows, duplexes, townhouses, an apartment block, including a recreational area, as well as a complete care centre. To help fund this project, it is intended that additional lots be set aside and sold as funds are needed to complete various aspects of the project.  ~ read more