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Larger farm equipment increases the risk of overhead power line contact

Apr 1, 2026 - Over the past decade, equipment such as combines, air seeders, sprayers and grain augers has increased in height as farmers look for ways to improve efficiency and productivity. Across Alberta and throughout FortisAlberta’s service territory, that change is leading to more frequent and more dangerous encounters with overhead power lines. Many of today’s machines are simply taller than what exist [...]

Built for the backcountry: Life on our travelling crews

Mar 25, 2026 - FortisAlberta’s travelling crews spend their careers in motion, following projects across the province. With every move comes a new set of challenges and a new chance to build something that lasts. For Dave Sorestad, that’s exactly the ap [...]

Building a Brighter Alberta: Community Successes from Save Energy Grants

Nov 24, 2025 - Alberta’s communities are leading the way in energy innovation, thanks in part to the FortisAlberta Save Energy Grant program. Local organizations are making a real difference by saving energy, reducing emissions and strengthening the resil [...]

Another wild winter: A closer look at grid alerts

Mar 5, 2024 - As Alberta hit record-setting low temperatures this winter, many customers had questions about Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) grid alerts and what their impacts might be. Grid alerts are just one of the tools that the AESO uses to [...]

Hard at work, whatever the weather: The role our Forestry team plays in keeping your lights on

Mar 5, 2024 - Our Forestry department plays a crucial role in maintaining 129,000 kilometres of power line throughout the year. In warmer months, brushing, mulching and line patrols ensure we uphold the high standard of reliable service you’ve come to ex [...]

FortisAlberta received electricity Canada’s Sustainable Electricity Company™ Designation FortisAlberta receives Electricity Canada Sustainable Electricity Company™ Designation

Apr 27, 2022 - On April 21, 2022, FortisAlberta was honoured to receive Electricity Canada’s Sustainable Electricity Company™ designation. At an event held in Airdrie, we were joined virtually by Michael Powell, Vice President of Government Relations at E [...]

family-cooking Save Energy Tips for your holiday celebrations

Mar 15, 2021 - For many of us, the Passover and Easter holiday season are a time for preparing large meals for our families. This can also mean that it is a time for using a lot of energy in and around your home, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some t [...]

valentines candle Be My Energy Efficient Valentine!

Feb 8, 2021 - FortisAlberta recognizes that your typical romantic night for two may have become more complicated given the restrictions in place due to the pandemic. We have some great ideas to help you save energy and enjoy Valentine’s Day with all 3, 4 [...]

earth-rangers1 We recently partnered with Earth Rangers!

Apr 23, 2019 - We're proud to partner with Earth Rangers, a kid’s conservation organization committed to educating youth about the environment and protecting biodiversity. Founded as a small community organization in 2004, Earth Rangers has since grown to [...]

save-energy-group-pic Save Energy Grant presented to Cochrane High School

Mar 27, 2019 - In 2018, FortisAlberta launched its Save Energy Grant program to assist with a variety of energy efficiency initiatives across our service territory. These grants will range from $1,000 to $5,000. [...]

seg-bank FortisAlberta launches Save Energy Grants program

Mar 8, 2018 - The company is launching Save Energy Grants to support municipalities including schools and businesses within its service territory with energy efficiency initiatives. The total program budget for FortisAlberta’s Save Energy Grants is $50,0 [...]

Think Before You Dig

Think Before You Dig

Whether you’re gardening, planting a tree or putting up a fence, you can avoid a serious electrical incident by submitting a locate request.

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