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Two major storms reinforce the importance of outage preparedness

Oct 22, 2026 - The October 17 storm brought powerful winds across Alberta, with gusts reaching more than 100km/h throughout parts of our service territory. The winds damaged poles and power lines and brought trees and branches into contact with electrical equipment, contributing to widespread outages. [...]

FortisAlberta employees celebrate Rocky Mountain House bike park opening

Sep 28, 2026 - On Sept. 26, FortisAlberta employees joined members of the Rocky Mountain House community to celebrate the official opening of a new bike park and pump track. And while the weather was cool and wet, it didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of commun [...]

Working together to keep trees clear of power lines

Sep 25, 2026 - Strong winds, heavy snow and ice storms can cause branches or entire trees to fall onto power lines. Even during calm weather, vegetation growing too close can pose a risk. That’s why a key part of FortisAlberta’s comprehensive wildfire mit [...]

Local People: Brady, Power Line Technician, Provost

Sep 15, 2026 - For more than 13 years, he's helped keep customers connected by maintaining and repairing the power lines that deliver safe and reliable electricity across the region. When he's not on the job, you'll likely find him at the hockey rink, che [...]

Local People: Kyle Kuhl, Power Line Technician, Okotoks

Aug 13, 2026 - At FortisAlberta, we do more than just deliver your power. We’re your neighbours, friends and community members. Serving over 240 Alberta communities, we value connecting with customers. And in doing so, here’s a chance for you to get to kn [...]

Local People: Jesse, Power Line Technician, High River

Jul 30, 2026 - At FortisAlberta, we do more than just deliver your power. We’re your neighbours, friends and community members. Serving over 240 Alberta communities, we value connecting with customers. And in doing so, here’s a chance for you to get to kn [...]

FortisAlberta in your community this summer

Jun 23, 2026 - FortisAlberta is proud to support local events and initiatives that strengthen the more than 240 communities where we live and work. This summer, you’ll find us at rodeos, golf tournaments, and community festivals across Alberta, celebratin [...]

tree planting 2026 Environmental Grant Recipients

Jun 23, 2026 - At FortisAlberta, we know that building strong communities is essential to creating a sustainable future for all Albertans, and environmental efforts are an important part of that vision. That’s why this year we awarded 15 municipalities an [...]

FortisAlberta partners with Kids Included to build emPOWER Cars for children with mobility challenges

Jun 3, 2026 - FortisAlberta was proud to partner with Kids Included on May 28 to support the emPOWER Car Project, helping build custom mobility cars for five young children with disabilities across our service area. [...]

Local People: Will Kent, Power Line Technician, Wainwright

Jun 2, 2026 - Originally from Marwayne, Alberta, Will has been with FortisAlberta for more than four years. When he's not playing his part ensuring that FortisAlberta customers receive safe and reliable electricity, Will spends time on the golf course, m [...]

Local people: Kyle, Operations Lead, Operations West

May 27, 2026 - At FortisAlberta, we do more than just deliver your power. We’re your neighbours, friends and community members. Serving over 240 Alberta communities, we value connecting with customers. And in doing so, here’s a chance for you to get to kn [...]

A safety-first approach to family, farming and electricity

Mar 30, 2026 - Ben, a FortisAlberta employee, embodies Alberta’s entrepreneurial spirit. When he’s not leading our expert power line technicians serving the Brooks and Redcliff areas as Supervisor, Field Operations, you’ll find him tending to his cereal, [...]

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 [...]

FortisAlberta Partners with Parkland School Division to Implement Electricity Education Program

Mar 12, 2026 - FortisAlberta is proud to support the implementation of Electricity Now!, a new national education program that helps students explore how electricity powers their lives and shapes Canada’s energy future. [...]

Dive into Fun with a Family Day Free Swim Sponsored by FortisAlberta

Feb 6, 2026 - As part of our ongoing commitment to strengthen community connections, we’re excited to bring back the FortisAlberta Family Day Free Swim! Throughout the Family Day weekend, aquatic centres across our service territory will be opening thei [...]

Spreading Holiday Cheer: Community Events and Giving Back

Dec 3, 2025 - The holiday season is upon us and there's no shortage of festive events and charitable activities to get involved in across our communities. Here's a glimpse into some of the heartwarming events and initiatives happening this year: [...]

Celebrating Alberta’s Blooming Communities

Oct 22, 2025 - FortisAlberta is a proud partner of Communities in Bloom (CiB) Alberta, a non-profit program focused on enhancing the beauty, livability and sustainability of communities through citizen involvement, beautification and environmental steward [...]

FortisAlberta Celebrates the Opening of the Airdrie Public Library

Oct 6, 2025 - FortisAlberta was proud to be onsite when the Airdrie Public Library (APL) and Inspire building opened its doors to the public for the first time on Sept. 24! The new facility features more than 160,000 lendable items, doubling the size of [...]

Flying high, staying grounded: Richard Steckhahn’s dual roles in the Canadian Armed Forces and as a FortisAlberta warehouse operator

Aug 6, 2025 - Richard first joined FortisAlberta more than a decade ago as a summer student, joining us full-time in 2017. He has since helped modernize our warehouse operations by supporting the integration of the paperless system FortisAlberta now uses [...]

Growing Futures: FortisAlberta Supports Rolling Hills Ag Academy

Jul 21, 2025 - The Rolling Hills Ag Academy gives students hands-on experience with all things agriculture—caring for animals, learning about crops and immersing themselves in real-world farming tasks that tie right into their curriculum. [...]

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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