UFA opens first Saskatchewan farm store in Emerald Park

By AI, Created 11:02 AM UTC, May 20, 2026, /AGP/ – UFA Co-operative is marking the opening of its first full-service farm retail location in Saskatchewan with a VIP event today in Emerald Park, just east of Regina. The new store expands UFA’s footprint in the province and adds a public grand opening planned for May 21.

Why it matters: - UFA’s Emerald Park location is the co-operative’s first full-service farm store in Saskatchewan. - The opening gives producers a new source for farm supplies, building materials and crop input solutions near Regina. - UFA is pairing the store launch with a community donation and a public grand opening, signaling a long-term push in the province.

What happened: - UFA Co-operative is hosting a VIP event today at its Emerald Park Farm and Ranch Supply store. - The store is now open at 850 North Service Road in Emerald Park, about nine kilometres east of Regina. - The event formally recognizes the opening of UFA’s first full-service farm retail location in Saskatchewan. - UFA also plans a public grand opening for May 21. - The celebration includes a $5,000 donation to Regina Education and Action on Community Hunger (REACH).

The details: - The five-acre site includes 18,600 square feet of purpose-built facilities. - The property includes a modern Farm Store, a Building Materials facility, a Cold Storage building and a Chemical Building. - The Chemical Building supports select crop input solutions, storage and handling. - The store offers farm supplies, building materials and crop input solutions tailored to Saskatchewan agriculture. - The site has highway visibility and access from two Highway 1 overpasses. - Senior Store Manager Chelsey Sali, Store Manager Haseeba Toor and Yard Manager Rick Zorn lead the local team. - Expected guests include Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Hon. David Marit, UFA President and CEO Fred Thun, UFA Board Director Kevin Hoppins and comedian and ag influencer Dickson Delorme, also known as Quick Dick McDick.

Between the lines: - UFA is using the opening to reinforce its role as a co-operative partner to Saskatchewan producers, not just a retailer. - Fred Thun said the Emerald Park investment reflects UFA’s strong financial position and confidence in local producers and communities. - The location near a major highway suggests UFA wants the store to serve both local customers and regional traffic efficiently. - The REACH donation ties the business expansion to a visible community benefit.

What’s next: - UFA will hold the public grand opening on May 21. - The company plans to build relationships with Emerald Park and Saskatchewan customers over the long term. - UFA will continue positioning the store as a base for serving producers in the Regina area and beyond.

The bottom line: - UFA’s Emerald Park store gives the co-operative its first Saskatchewan foothold in full-service farm retail, and the company is launching it with community outreach, political attention and a clear long-term growth signal.