Spreading the joy of the holiday season

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: 

Lights of Joy  
Beginning in 2020, employees helped string outdoor holiday lights at 26 senior homes throughout our service territory. After all, who’s better for the job than power line workers equipped with a bucket truck?   

Since then, the tradition has grown, and our employees look forward to being part of this volunteer initiative every year. In addition to senior homes, we also light up parks, community centers, hospitals, fire halls and more.  

As well as lighting up the holiday season, we have been making financial contributions to organizations who need it most during this season. We are contributing $143,400 to over 70 food banks across Alberta so that families in need have access to essential food supplies. We are also supporting the women’s shelters within our service territory with an investment of $24,330.   

Holiday parades  
Alongside Lights of Joy, you can spot our trucks (and employees in blue Santa hats) in holiday parades this winter. We’ll see you in Airdrie, Athabasca, Brooks, Coaldale, Fort Macleod, Lac La Biche and Westlock 

Every year, we’re proud to help local communities create holiday magic at events like: 

• Airdrie Festival of Lights
• Bellecrest Community Millions Lights Display
• Devon Christmas in the Park
• ECHO Lacombe - Light Up Lacombe
• Leduc Chamber Holiday Luncheon
• Mayerthorpe Christmas Lite Up
• Millet Winter Festival
• Morinville Lite up the Nite
• Red Deer Regional Health Foundation - Festival of Lights
• Rich Valley Winter Carnival
• Rotary Club of Canmore Festival of Trees
• Senior Secret Santa
• Sheep River Health Trust - Avenue of Trees
• St. Albert Sturgeon Hospice Holiday Lighting
• Strathmore Ag. Society Celebration of Lights
• Strathmore Storefront School Christmas Care Package
• Yellowhead Central Santa Anonymous