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Thank you to the Onoway Chamber of Commerce and its members for choosing EQUS as the recipient of the Rural Business Award at their 2021 Business Excellence Awards, held December 17. The Rural Business Award recognizes a business that operates in the County and supports the community. At EQUS, the work that we do is […]

Operation Round Up is a program that provides grants to initiatives that support rural youth and seniors using funds raised from participating EQUS members rounding their monthly bills up to the nearest dollar. Operation Round Up funds are awarded by a committee that consists of the EQUS CEO, one representative from the EQUS Board of

The kids of the Rich Valley Vikings Hockey Club were just happy to finally be back on the ice after a COVID hockey hiatus, but there was an extra special surprise waiting for them when they showed up at the Rich Valley Arena earlier this month.  Like other Alberta hockey clubs, the Vikings saw their

Through their contributions to Operation Round Up, EQUS members were able to help the Boys and Girls Club of Red Deer and District purchase a trailer that will be used to transport equipment and supplies for campers and pop-up programs taking place in 11 central Alberta communities. The club provides free community programs and activities

With winter once again upon us, now is a great time to consider some simple changes and upgrades that can help you save money on your utility bills, and increase the energy efficiency of your home. You don’t have to invest big money to create energy efficiency in your home – small changes to your

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, each of whom submitted a personal essay as well as

For rural Albertans, innovation is driven by necessity. EQUS has been powering that innovation since Alberta farmers planted the first power poles over 70 years ago. Today, we’re powering our members to share their rural innovations across the province, and around the world. For Ponoka County EQUS members Jim and Jackie Anderson, finding a way

Students and parents in Rimbey are enjoying new concrete picnic tables in the courtyard at Rimbey Junior Senior High School thanks to EQUS members and community volunteers.  The Rimbey Junior Senior High School Foundation was awarded Operation Round Up funds for their Courtyard Beautification project which included the installation of four concrete picnic tables, three of

Each year, EQUS staff come together to show their community spirit by donating school supplies and backpacks to schools in the EQUS Service Area, ensuring that rural students are prepared for their new school year.  This year, the EQUS team chose three schools in our North Service Area to support: Entwistle School, Grasmere School, and

Congratulations to the recipients of Operation Round Up funding for the second quarter of 2021. We are pleased that EQUS members can support these community projects.  Operation Round Up is a program that provides grants to initiatives that support rural youth and seniors using funds raised from participating EQUS members rounding their monthly bills up