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 Each year, EQUS proudly supports the educational goals of our members and their families through our annual scholarship program. Since its launch in 2015, the program has awarded $46,000 to students pursuing postsecondary and trades education. This year, four scholarships of $1,500 each are available to eligible applicants. The EQUS Scholarship Program recognizes more than […]

Please be advised a Canada Post strike is expected to occur on Friday, May 23 at 12:00 a.m. We understand this may cause some challenges for our members, and EQUS is here to support you. Because of the postal disruption, our team is unable to send any communication by mail. This means you will not

EQUS, in partnership with Red Deer County, is proud to announce the introduction of the new FLO Ultra EV charger along Queen Elizabeth Highway 2. Located at Red Deer County’s Junction 42 Business Park, just south of Red Deer near Penhold, this installation is set to transform the electric vehicle (EV) landscape in Central Alberta

Spring seeding season is just around the corner, and we know how demanding these long days in the field can be. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our member-exclusive EQUS Meals in the Field giveaway! We want to thank our hardworking farmers who keep our communities fed by bringing a delicious meal right to your

As part of EQUS’ commitment to knowledge, it’s important to keep our members informed on the latest rate changes that may affect your energy bill. The following article is designed to help you better understand new details about the Province’s Rate of Last Resort (formerly known as Regulated Rate Option) and EQUS’ Co-operative Energy Rate.

EQUS is here to support our members during the national postal strike. During the postal disruption, EQUS cannot send any communication by mail. This includes member bills and notices. Payments are still required on the specified due date, and late penalties may apply. How to manage your EQUS bill: The best way for members to

It was an early Sunday morning in Cardston, Alberta. The streets were quiet as the town’s residents hadn’t yet begun to stir – sunrise was still hours away. The clock struck 6:00 a.m. signaling that it was time to get to work. There, on the corner of 1st Avenue and 4th Street West, a few

In October 2024, some EQUS members may have noticed a new property tax displayed on their monthly bill, labelled as ‘linear tax’. We’ve put together the following information to help answer some common questions about this tax that may be displayed annually on your EQUS bill. What is linear tax? Linear tax is a type

Each year, EQUS invites students from our membership to apply for a chance to receive one of four, $1,500 scholarships. These awards are granted based on a combination of academic achievement, personal endeavors, and community and volunteer activities. We had many strong applicants this year with a wide variety of post-secondary ambitions, enrolled in schools

Each October, we celebrate co-operatives, like EQUS, across the country and the contribution that co-ops make to our communities. In 2022, EQUS celebrated 75 years of co-operative electricity distribution in rural Alberta with another year of record growth for our system. Since 1947, the Rural Electrification Associations that have come together to form EQUS have