Co-op donates $50,000 to La Salle Playground

(June 16, 2025) The Co-op Community Playground in La Salle, Manitoba is one of 14 projects selected to receive a portion of the $1 million Co-op Community Spaces funding in 2025. This year Homestead Co-op and Domain Co-op are proud to announce the Co-op Community Playground is receiving $50,000 in support of this project.

“We know that this playground was designed by the La Salle School Parent Advisory Council with the unique needs of our La Salle community in mind,” said Trent Schidlowsky, General Manager of Homestead Co-op. “Partnering with community groups on important projects like this is a natural fit. We are creating beautiful spaces for our children and community to enjoy now and for years to come.”

About Co-op Community Spaces

Co-op Community Spaces is designed to help protect, beautify and improve spaces across Western Canada. Since 2015, Community Spaces has invested a total of $14.5 million in 203 projects in three categories: recreation, environmental conservation and urban agriculture. FCL administers Community Spaces on behalf of more than 150 local Co-ops operating in 650 communities.

The Only Inclusive Playground in the Area

“It’s been wonderful to see the direct input and involvement of those this playground will most benefit, with the main objective being to install a playground that everyone can enjoy and experience to its fullest, despite age or ability,” said Colin Thomson, General Manager of Domain Co-op.

“The La Salle School Community is deeply grateful for this generous donation toward our accessible playground project. The support from Co-op Community Spaces will help create a welcoming and inclusive space where children of all abilities can play, explore and have fun together. Thanks to Co-op, for helping us build a community playground where everyone belongs,” said Kim Daley with the La Salle School Parent Advisory Council.

Year of the Co-operative

With the United Nations declaring 2025 the International Year of the Co-operative, this year’s program carries greater purpose and significance than ever before. Through initiatives like Community Spaces, Co-op is proud to celebrate the meaningful contributions co-operatives – such as our Co-op – make to communities at home and around the world.
For more information about Co-op Community Spaces, visit www.communityspaces.ca

About Homestead Co-op

Homestead Co-op is a retail co-operative that has proudly served Southern Manitoba for over 95 years. Today, Homestead Co-op serves more than 26,000 members — and many more customers — in Austin, Carman, La Salle, MacGregor, Oakville, Portage la Prairie & Treherne. Last year, Homestead Co-op donated almost $155,000, supporting over 170 local organizations within their communities.

About Domain Co-op

Domain Co-op has been committed to serving the communities of Domain, La Salle and surrounding areas since 1929. Domain Co-op is proud to serve its valued members and customers and is dedicated to giving back to our communities by supporting local projects and events.

For more information about the La Salle Accessible Playground Project:
Kim Daley
Chair, La Salle School Parent Advisory Council
Phone: 204-771-7453
Email: kiavjo@gmail.com

For more information about the Co-op Community Spaces Program:
Shannon Vaughan
Marketing and Communications Manager
Homestead Consumers Co-op
Phone: 204-384-8779
Email: shannon.vaughan@homestead.crs