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Oct 15, 2024 - As we settle into the 2024-2025 academic year, FortisAlberta is proud to support students across the province in achieving their academic goals. Our Community Investment program is guided by the principle that our success is dependent on th [...]

Oct 4, 2024 - Serving more than 240 communities throughout Alberta, there’s a lot of opportunity to get to know our customers. But we also want you to get to know us. That’s why we’re excited to continue our look at those who keep the lights on. Chris h [...]

Sep 23, 2024 - FortisAlberta’s Communities in Action program was established to enhance community projects in our service territory, close to the hearts of our FortisAlberta employees. Each year, two grants are awarded to community projects brought for [...]

Jul 30, 2024 - 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 18 municipalities w [...]

Jul 22, 2024 - 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 [...]

Jul 18, 2024 - 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 [...]

Jun 7, 2024 - To be more responsive to the increased volume of interconnection requests, FortisAlberta recently launched a new application called PowerClerk. The app will simplify the submission process, ensuring application accuracy, completeness, and a [...]

Jun 5, 2024 - Employees from FortisAlberta recently attended a ribbon cutting event in the Town of Viking as the Town unveiled their new seasonal raw water pumping station. The completion of this project involved many FortisAlberta employees and departme [...]

May 16, 2024 - 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 our customers. And in doing so, here’s a chance for you to get [...]

Apr 2, 2024 - April is Safe Digging Month and we’d like to remind Albertans to be safe before you start to dig, construct, farm, haul or landscape. If you plan to dig, you must locate any buried facilities such as utilities and pipelines by requesting a [...]

Mar 11, 2024 - Residing in Lethbridge, Warren has been with us for 17 years. Warren’s connection to southern Alberta goes beyond where he grew up. Given the area’s role in Alberta agriculture and being one of Canada’s largest irrigation farming territorie [...]

Mar 8, 2024 - Born and raised in Ponoka, Matt has been with FortisAlberta for two years, working out of our Wetaskiwin office. While he keeps your lights on, Matt’s commitment to the central Alberta communities he grew up around extends beyond the office [...]

Mar 7, 2024 - Introducing Ryan. Born in Wainwright and residing in Red Deer, Ryan has been with us for more than 23 years. Ryan’s impact at FortisAlberta has been felt far beyond our service area, having taken part in four separate hurricane or tropical [...]

Mar 7, 2024 - Chris has been with FortisAlberta for 12 years. On the day-to-day, as crew lead, he oversees new service builds for irrigation, farm, residential and farm connections throughout our southern Alberta service area. Chris is also someone who l [...]

Mar 7, 2024 - Introducing Ben Herman. Ben has been with FortisAlberta for 14 years. He currently resides in Medicine Hat. In addition to his role at FortisAlberta, Ben knows a thing or two about southern Alberta's agricultural industry as part of a large [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Feb 23, 2024 - In the aftermath of the fires, flooding and severe weather that caused so much damage to Alberta communities in 2023, our focus on the safety of Albertans and habitat preservation across our service territory is more important than ever. W [...]

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