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Each year in Alberta, over 800 power line contacts are reported. Already this year, EQUS has responded to multiple incidents in which vehicles and equipment have come into contact with our power lines and poles. The majority of these incidents have involved agricultural equipment. As farm equipment continues to grow upwards and outwards, so does […]

Pictured: Onoway Vegetation Team members Jason Broadbent, Russell St.Germaine, and Andy Westlin (in the bucket). We’re introducing some of the friendly faces that are powering the future of EQUS. Our team members bring their skills, knowledge, expertise, and values to their work every day. Their dedication and hard work are what keeps the lights on

Congratulations to the recipients of Operation Round Up funding from the fourth quarter of 2022! The Operation Round Up Committee reviewed many excellent applications and awarded the final round of funding for the year to two deserving organizations. We are pleased that EQUS members can support these great projects in our rural communities: Innisfail Curling Club, $4,880 – Funding to

Thanks to funding from EQUS members, residents of the Linn Valley area are enjoying their community skating rink with better ice and a longer skating season this year! The Linn Valley Community Association received Operation Round Up funding in 2022 to purchase a liner for their outdoor community ice rink near Red Deer. The liner allows the

We’re excited to introduce the new EQUS Member App with all the features you need and want, now more user-friendly and convenient than ever! This app is accessible from your smartphone, tablet, or computer and provides all EQUS members a convenient and accessible way to manage your account. With the new EQUS Member App you

EQUS and the Alberta Conservation Association are supporting ferruginous hawks in southern Alberta. As an Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) ‘Partner in Conservation’ EQUS is proud to support the MULTISAR (multiple species at risk) program in providing nesting sites for Ferruginous Hawks in southern Alberta. These migrating birds are considered to be an at-risk species in

Congratulations to the recipients of Operation Round Up funding from the third quarter of 2022! The Operation Round Up Committee reviewed many excellent applications and awarded funds to three deserving organizations. We are pleased that EQUS members can support these great projects in our rural communities: ABC Playschool (Darwell), $1,790 – Funding for classroom enhancements,

Thank you to all the EQUS members who took the time to complete and return their annual member surveys over the past three months. We appreciate the feedback that was received, as it helps us ensure that our services are meeting and exceeding the expectations of our members. We are always happy to hear from

EQUS’ 2022 Scholarships have been awarded to four deserving students from our membership. 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

Congratulations to the recipients of Operation Round Up funding from the second quarter of 2022! The Operation Round Up Committee reviewed many excellent applications and awarded funds to five deserving organizations. We are pleased that EQUS members can support these great projects in our rural communities: Linn Valley Community Association, $4,750 – Funding to make upgrades