Media Advosory - MEC offers free shipping to support Albertans hit by flooding

Two-week free-shipping offer will help members obtain needed supplies

VANCOUVER, June 24, 2013 /CNW/ - Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) will provide free shipping to its 600,000 Alberta members for two weeks to help them access clothing, gear and emergency supplies that may be needed due to the extensive flooding in the province. The move will allow people to avoid travelling to the outdoor retailer's popular store in downtown Calgary and still obtain helpful supplies like first-aid kits, flashlights, water filtration kits, dehydrated food and portable stoves.

• MEC's free shipping offer is available June 24 - July 8, for orders placed on www.mec.ca or over the phone [phone])
• All MEC members who live within Alberta are eligible to receive free shipping
• Free shipping will be provided for web or phone orders of any dollar value

After being closed over the weekend as part of the evacuation of downtown Calgary, MEC's store (at 830 10th Avenue SW) reopened today on reduced hours, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Store hours will be updated daily at www.mec.ca/calgary .

SOURCE: Mountain Equipment Co-op

Nicolas Sirois / Public Relations Coordinator / 604.707.3369 (direct) / [email protected]

Tim Southam / Public Affairs Manager / 604.707.4480 (direct) / 604.561-4528 (mobile) / [email protected]