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EQUS is pleased to share that we’ve made some changes to how we structure our irrigation rates, making them more competitive for our members! As a member-owned co-operative, our goal is always to ensure we’re delivering the highest quality of service to our members at the most competitive prices. We’ve made some changes to our […]

Congratulations to the recipients of Operation Round Up funding from the first quarter of 2022! The Operation Round Up Committee reviewed many excellent applications and awarded funds to seven organizations. We are pleased that EQUS members can support these great projects in our rural communities: Didsbury Elks Lodge, $2,649 – Funding to purchase new benches

Welcome the newest member of the EQUS Fleet! At EQUS we’re big believers in leading by example when it comes to bringing innovative technology to our rural communities, which is why we’re thrilled to introduce the newest addition to our fleet: an all-electric 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5. Bringing an electric vehicle into our fleet provides

As we get into summer and back to working in our yards and fields, it is important to stay safe and know where the power lines are. 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

Rural Albertans have always been innovative problem solvers, and we know this is especially true when it comes to finding the most efficient and sustainable ways to power their homes, farms and businesses. At EQUS we believe in leading by example which is why EQUS currently has three of our five facilities generating clean, green electricity from

Write it down! We have a new phone number for everything EQUS. We know our members have come to expect a high standard of personalized service from the team at EQUS, and we value the opportunities we have to connect with EQUS members, so we’ve made it easier than ever to get in touch! EQUS

At EQUS, we believe in the importance of involving youth in the co-operative values that guide us. Each year EQUS sponsors four youth from our membership who are interested in learning about the co-operative values, principles, and business model to attend the Alberta Community and Co-operative Association (ACCA) Youth Leadership Camp. The program provides an

The club has received $5,000 in funding to refurbish the floors at the Magnolia Community Hall. The hall has hosted community members in the Evansburg area for over 40 years with annual events such as harvest dinners, Santa visits, holiday potlucks, weddings, ball tournaments, and recently, weekly pickleball! The new floors will provide a safer

Thanks to funding from EQUS members, the kids of the Gull Lake Centre’s youth leadership program have some brand new canoes for their summer adventure trips! The Gull Lake Centre applied for and received Operation Round Up funds to purchase canoes to be used by participants in their annual leadership camps. The camps are attended