2009 / 2008 / 2007 / 2006

River Village Co-operative Market Inc. - Bruce County

(Left to right: Huron-Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell; Wendy McKague; Pat Wheeler; Ken Scott;
Bob Ireland; Bob Steffen)

There's a strong sense of community in Teeswater. When the town's only grocery store closed its doors, the locals got together and decided to form a co-operative that would continue to serve and revitalize the community, and give farmers a local outlet to sell their goods. As a result, farmers and town residents formed the River Village Co-operative Market Inc. In fact, some residents now live in other cities, but continue to support the store with their membership. They all share one thing in common - they want the community to survive. And they've combined their ideas and resources to contribute to its success.