The Town of Vermilion will be recognizing Co-operatives in October.
The proclamation was made by the town at the Aug. 12 regular council meeting.
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Cornerstone Co-op in Vermilion has been a part of the community for 91 years and has over 33,000 member-owners.
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2025 as the International Year of the Co-operatives.
“It’s not every year we would do this,” said Shannon Harrower, Town of Vermilion CAO. “This is the year of the international recognition of the co-operatives.”
Councillors around the table supported the proclamation, recognizing local efforts of the Co-op.
“When you think of how Co-op’s put into our communities,” said Coun. Robert Snow. “I can’t think of many non-profits that haven’t been impacted by them.
“This is the least we could do to show our appreciation of them working with our community.”
Coun. Kevin Martin echoed the sentiment, noting they’re always in the community giving back.
“They support all communities that they’re involved with,” he said “Anything you talk to they’re a part of.”
The proclamation marks Oct. 12-18 as Co-op week.
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