AGM 2026 HIGHLIGHTS

The Pioneer Co-op Annual General Meeting was held on April 22, 2026. Pioneer Co-op members were informed of another fantastic year of sales, as well as a number of new investments and advancements that were achieved in 2025, and significant plans for 2026 and beyond. CEO Larry Kozun states, “We are very pleased with the support we get from our membership. Our diverse portfolio has enabled us to continue to grow our various divisions, and provide essential services to our members all across our trading area. Our earnings are made in Southwest Saskatchewan, and they stay here. We generate sustainable value; market returns and long-term profitability for Pioneer Coop members.”

Karla Clifton, Pioneer Co-op Controller has reported that the Pioneer Co-op Board of Directors approved a 2026 return to its members of $12.5 million in patronage allocation, which was a result of over $370 million in sales, another great year for Pioneer Coop! Board member Brad Pederson announced the percentages for the patronage allocation will be Food (2%), Hardware/Lumber/Plumbing (1%), Pharmacy (5%), Agro (5%), Fertilizer (1%), Service Station (4.5% - 6 cents/litre), Farm Fuel (5.75% - 6 cents/litre), Liquor (2%). Pederson also reported that Pioneer Co-op put a significant amount of money back into the community through our Member Relations Committee, which totaled over $142,000 to various groups and organizations across Southwest Saskatchewan, in addition to long term commitments to large fundraising initiatives that will affect members from all across Southwest Saskatchewan.

2025 was also a year for several major business improvements across Pioneer Co-op, which included a Cabri Cardlock Renovation, Cabri Bakery Oven and Proofer, Eastend Farm Centre Warehouse, Ponteix Exterior Renovation, Shaunavon Food Centre Refrigeration Replacement, Maple Creen Home/Agro Centre, Fertilizer Facility, Cardlock EMV Credit Card Technology, and JDE Finance Accounting System.

Kozun also discussed the Pioneer Co-op and Palliser Plains Co-op amalgamation, which was approved by both boards in 2025, and took affect on February 1, 2026. This saw the communities of Central Butte, Tugaske, Shamrock, and Craik welcomed into the Pioneer Co-op Family.

“I want to thank our Senior Leadership Team, Division Managers, Team Leaders, and Team Members. This team works tirelessly to support Pioneer Co-op. They are fully committed to ensure Pioneer Co-op is not only meeting the challenges of today but leading Pioneer Co-op to a stronger and more sustainable tomorrow. We are proud of this team of what we will accomplish together going forward. Pioneer Co-op is also very excited to be celebrating our 90th Anniversary in 2026. Be sure to stay tuned for several celebration announcements regarding the 90th in the coming weeks and months”, said Kozun.

For further information, please contact: Larry Kozun, CEO, Pioneer Co-op

(306) 778-8809 or larry.kozun@pioneercoop.ca