Tips from the Line

Building Wellness on the Farm is the theme of Ag Safety Week 2020. The theme recognizes that safety goes beyond equipment maintenance, safe use of materials and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Why should you never approach a downed powerline? What are behaviors to avoid around electrical structures like pad mount transformers? What should you do if you are in a car that hits a power pole?

Cooperative businesses provide more than goods and services. They are also a source of rural opportunity.

Two-thirds of Albertans have at least one cooperative membership, yet many coop members will have difficulty explaining what a coop is.

On January 31, 2020 the Farm Freedom and Safety Act came into effect, replacing the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act enacted by the previous Alberta government.

Alberta farmers are increasingly tech-savvy, using computer programs to calculate the need for soil additives, determine the best feed mix for dairy cattle, and regulate the environment in poultry barns, to name just a few applications.

Albertans work outdoors in the winter, shoveling sidewalks, clearing driveways, feeding and watering animals, and working on jobsites. Safety experts agree on basic precautions while working outdoors in cold weather.

Monthly bills sent out by Battle River Power Coop contain a breakdown of charges, found in the centre portion of the bill.

The Regulated Rate Option (RRO) is really a default rate for energy usage. Any energy consumer in Alberta who does not have an energy contract with a retail energy provider is on an RRO.

Electricity usage in Alberta is highest during the winter months when daylight hours are short, temperatures are low, and we bring cheer to long December evenings with festive displays of lights. Reduce your electricity cost and save energy with these tips.