Tips from the Line

‘Tis the season to entertain guests, prepare wonderful food and put up festive decorations. Stay fire-safe this holiday season while you cook, bake and light up the tree.

According to statistics published by the Government of Alberta, more than half of collisions on rural highways involve an animal, either wild or domestic.

On November 6, Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer released the Alberta government’s plan to combat rural crime during a press conference in Wetaskiwin.

Winter is fast approaching, a time to think about ways to save energy and money as the temperature drops.

The cooperative business model can be adapted to specific circumstances, products, services and regions.

The seven cooperative principles are central to defining cooperative businesses.

Coop Week is October 13 to 19, with an emphasis on the sixth cooperative principle, cooperation among cooperatives, or InterCo-Operation.

In recognition of the unlimited potential for the national network of cooperatives and mutuals, the theme of Coop Week 2019 is InterCo-Operation.

The Alberta Electrical Utility Code has mandatory requirements for clearance between powerlines and buildings, signs, antennas, satellite dishes, and other structures.

Classes will soon resume in most Alberta school jurisdictions and school buses will once again be a frequent sight on Alberta roads. Be aware that buses will be stopping on rural roads and that speed limits in school zones are in effect.