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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

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