With the snow melting, EQUS crews are preparing to begin our seasonal planned programs including pole change and testing, vegetation management, and scheduled construction work. This regular, scheduled maintenance helps ensure our distribution system remains reliable and safe.

By routinely testing and changing poles we can proactively identify potential issues and minimize outages and hazards for our members. Sustainable management of trees and shrubs near EQUS powerlines minimizes the risk of injury and property damage due to storms and wildfires.

This work means that EQUS staff may be accessing EQUS infrastructure on or near your property. EQUS staff and vehicles will always be easily identifiable and all contractors are given identification.

We recognize that rural property crime is a major concern in our communities, and we understand that our members may have additional security measures in place. If you have security on your property that could impede access for our team, please call us
at 310.EQUS (3787) and let us know!

2026 Program Areas:

Vegetation Management

North Area: Entwistle, Darwell
Central Area: Sundre, Innisfail West, Blackfalds
Claresholm Area: Mossleigh/Brant
Medicine Hat Area: Vauxhall, Bow Island

Pole Replacement

North Area: TWP 560-570
Central Area: Penhold East
Claresholm Area: West of Claresholm & Brant
Medicine Hat Area: Vauxhall, Taber, Hoping

Pole Testing

North Area: North of TWP 570
Central Area: Innisfail West
Claresholm Area: West of Nanton
Medicine Hat Area: Vauxhall