Allan Olson Cooperative Spirit AWARD

ALLAN OLSON

 

Allan Olson was a lifelong educator and farmer in Parkland County. He was instrumental in the early success of West Parkland Gas Co-op by agreeing to have some of the first line construction in the early 1970s cross his quarter section in Carvel. He was elected to the West Parkland Gas Co-op Board of Directors in 1974. He was then appointed as Chairman of the Board in 1975, where he served until 1999. His service and dedication exemplify the core cooperative values, principles, and mission of West Parkland Gas Co-op.

Award

 

West Parkland Gas Co-op is pleased to offer the Allan Olson Cooperative Spirit Award; a $1000 scholarship to be awarded to two qualified applicants* enrolled in the second year of post-secondary studies at an accredited post-secondary institution in the province of Alberta.**
The successful applicant will submit:

  • A biography
  • A transcript from year one of their program of study
  • A 1,000 to 1,500 word essay describing what cooperative spirit means to them and how they have applied those values within their community
  • Completed scholarship application

The deadline for submission is August 31st, 2026.

ALLAN OLSON SUBMISSION

Application packages may be emailed to keatyn@westparklandgas.com, or dropped off at the West Parkland Gas Co-op office located at 52521 Glory Hills Road in Stony Plain.
* A qualified applicant is the child (natural, legally adopted, step, or ward in legal guardianship) of an active member of West Parkland Gas Co-op or an active member themselves or a spouse/common law partner of an active member.
** Accepted post-secondary institutions in Alberta are cited on the scholarship application form