Country Power I: The Electrical Revolution in Rural Alberta came off the press in 1993 as a highly polished, glossy-covered edition chronicling the history of REAs in Alberta from their inception in the mid-forties to press time.

by Susan Meyer (special post to Peace Country Sun)                                                                                                                                                      

The Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF) "Empowering Communities Worldwide" 

 See news release below or click HERE to go to their web site.

Celebrate the cooperative spirit and the REA advantage!  

The REA Advantage

The Alberta Federation of Rural Electrification Associations Ltd. (AFREA) supports the Government and their efforts to introduce a strategy for defining and approving critical transmission systems in Alberta. There is a need to install new systems that will meet Albertan’s expectations and the growing demand on the electrical transmission system in our province.

This year's 3rd Annual Charity Golf Classic, co-hosted by the Alberta Federation of REAs and the Federation of Alberta Gas Co-ops, was not only a sell-out thanks to 172 golfers but was a profitable fundraiser as well! A cheque for $25,000 will go to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Alberta Division, to help fund rural projects and aid in further research. Statistics show that MS is more prevalent in Alberta than anywhere else in the world. Contributions to such a worthy cause are imperative in hopes of finding a "homegrown cure."

Effective September 1st drivers in Strathcona County will be fined $100 for a first offence.  Using a cell phone while driving includes: dialing, answering, talking, texting. Subsequent fines are higher. Please see the attached PDF poster for more information. This is in effect for county-controlled rural roads and in Sherwood Park.

Thank you and drive safely when visiting our home office county!