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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 [...]

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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