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Albertans work outdoors in the winter, shoveling sidewalks, clearing driveways, feeding and watering animals, and working on jobsites. While our attention is drawn to…

Monthly bills sent out by Battle River Power Coop contain a breakdown of charges, found in the centre portion of the bill. Each category has its own purpose:. ENERGY:…

The Regulated Rate Option (RRO) is really a default rate for energy usage and applies only to the ENERGY portion of the monthly electricity bill. Any energy consumer…

Electricity usage in Alberta is highest during the winter months when daylight hours are short, temperatures are low, and we bring cheer to long December evenings…

‘Tis the season to entertain guests, prepare wonderful food and put up festive decorations. Stay fire-safe this holiday season while you cook, bake and light up the…

According to statistics published by the Government of Alberta, more than half of collisions on rural highways involve an animal, either wild or domestic. The most…

Decorate with Child Safety in Mind. Children and the holiday season go together like skates and ice or cookies and milk. The stories, family gatherings and traditions…

On November 6, Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer released the Alberta government’s plan to combat rural crime during a press conference in Wetaskiwin. The announcement…

Winter is fast approaching, a time to think about ways to save energy and money as the temperature drops. One of the simplest energy-saving measures is to inspect…

A cooperative, as defined by Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada is, “an organization owned by the members who use its services (a consumer co-operative or credit…

The seven cooperative principles are central to defining cooperative businesses. Continuing the blog from October 11, coop principles 4 through 7 are outlined below:.…

Coop Week is October 13 to 19, with an emphasis on the sixth cooperative principle, cooperation among cooperatives, or InterCo-Operation, as expressed in the 2019…

In celebration of Coop Week, October 13- 19, Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada coined the phrase, “a national network of unlimited potential!” to accompany the 2019…

The Alberta Electrical Utility Code (AEUC) has mandatory requirements for clearance between powerlines and buildings, signs, antennas, satellite dishes, and other…

Classes will soon resume in most Alberta school jurisdictions and school buses will once again be a frequent sight on Alberta roads. Children will be waiting for…

To understand Alberta’s electricity market, and the differences that exist here compared to other jurisdictions in Canada, a little history is helpful. The Electric…

Central Alberta in the summer of 2019 has experienced higher than average rainfall, in some places double the long-term average. Be aware that an emergency situation,…

Alberta communities in various parts of the province have been at the centre of significant emergencies thus far in the summer of 2019. The northern part of the…

The key to keeping your house cool in summer is to reduce indoor heat sources and make sure that outside heat stays outside. The following tips and tricks are a…

Electricity delivery is a complex system that starts with power generation, progresses through transmission structures and then distribution lines before delivering…

Following the rural tradition of working together, farmers in rural Alberta cooperatively brought electricity to their farms. The result was the beginning of the…

Generators are a practical source of backup power in the event of a power outage and they are available in a variety of sizes and types. Generators commonly used for…

Devices like power strips and smart thermostats offer consumers a cost-effective means to lessen the environmental footprint and save electricity costs without…

Countries all over the world are transitioning to renewable power sources for an increasing amount of their electricity needs. A couple of case studies shed light on…