Wishing all of our Members a safe and fun Halloween! For information on Halloween Safety, please visit the following link. https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/home-safety/halloween-safety.html

Have you ever wondered how much power your space heater really uses? By using this simple formula, you can calculate the approximate consumption of your space heater. Watts / 1000 x Hours x Days in Month= kWh 1500 / 1000 x 24 x 31 = 1116 kWh If you have a space heater plugged in for 24 hours a day, for 31 days in a row, it would cause an overall increase in your consumption by 1,116 kwh.

Keep the following tips in mind, to possibly reduce your overall kitchen consumption. Be efficient with refrigeration: Keep your fridge and freezer at their ideal temperature. For your fridge this is between 2°C and 3°C and your freezer should be at -18°C. Unplug your second fridge: Unplug that second fridge or freezer that only has a couple of items in it, and find room in your current one to cut your consumption in half. Use the microwave: A microwave takes 15 minutes to do the same job as 1 hour in an oven. Use a microwave instead of your oven, to reheat leftovers or to speed up your overall cook time by defrosting meat and or vegetables.

**Please note that power has been restored at the below noted locations.** Please note that we are currently experiencing a transmission line power outage in the Barrhead and Thunder Lake area that is affecting members within the following LSD's; 57-04-W5 58-04-W5 59-04-W5 60-04-W5 57-05-W5 58-05-W5 59-05-W5 60-05-W5 58-06-W5 59-06-W5 We appreciate your patience and understanding while power is being restored.

Please note that we are currently experiencing a transmission line power outage in the Barrhead and Thunder Lake area that is affecting members within the following LSD's; 57-04-W5 58-04-W5 59-04-W5 60-04-W5 57-05-W5 58-05-W5 59-05-W5 60-05-W5 58-06-W5 59-06-W5 We appreciate your patience and understanding while power is being restored.

Duct tape is handy for a lot of things, but is not meant to effectively fix drafts. Researchers believe the adhesive is why duct tape fails as a sealant. When heating systems reach certain heats, the glue holding duct tape causes the tape to fall off leaving areas vulnerable to energy waste. Fix your drafts with caulking, weather stripping and or insulation and save your duct tape for other projects!

Sign up for pre-authorized withdrawal account payments today and never worry about making another late payment again. By filling out the below form, you can easily set your account up to have your payments automatically withdrawn from your bank account on the 20th of each month.

In the event of a power outage, one of the first things you should do, is check your breaker at the transformer pole to ensure it is UP and in the ON position. In the event that you check your breaker and it is DOWN and in the OFF position, all you may have to do in order to restore power is turn the breaker back into the ON position by flipping it UP. If you have checked your breaker and it is in the ON position, but you still have no power, please contact our Emergency Line 1-877-749-3655. Please ensure you have your Name and Legal Land Location available to ensure that we are able to respond to your outage.

Have you ever wondered how electricity gets to you and your home? The below four steps explain how the process works! 1. GENERATION: Electricity starts at a generator which can be powered by wind, water, or the burning of fossil fuels. 2. TRANSMISSION: The generated power travels through cables called transmission lines. These lines are part of the provincial power grid. 3. DISTRIBUTION: The electricity gets converted at a substation to a lower voltage and travels along REA owned distribution lines. 4. CONSUMPTION: The electricity passes through a customers transformer mounted on a pole to convert the voltage so it can be safely used in the home.

Fall is a very busy time of the year for moving agricultural equipment, and unfortunately can sometimes result in making contact with the line and or power poles. If you are unsure of the height of your equipment and the height of the lines along your route. If you are ever in doubt about the route you are taking, please contact our office and we can help you plan safe passage. If you have made contact with any of Wild Rose REA Ltd.'s facilities, please contact our 24 Hour Call Center immediately to report the contact. Don't forget to ask yourself... Where's The Line?

Did you know that drafts are one of the biggest causes of wasted energy in your home, and getting rid of them can reduce your overall consumption? The below methods can help identify pesky drafts in your home: Shut all windows, exterior doors, and fireplace flues, but leave all interior doors open. Turn on all exhaust fans that blow air outside, i.e. your clothes dryer, bathroom fans, or stove vents. Light an incense stick and pass it around the edges of common leak sites (electrical outlets, switch plates, door/window frames, attic hatches, vents, and pretty much anywhere else where two different materials meet). Wherever the smoke wavers or is sucked out of or blown into the room, there is

If you are part of a rural club or organization, you could be eligible for the Wild Rose REA Ltd. 2019-2020 Rural Roots Award. ​This award was established in 2016 by Wild Rose REA Ltd. It was created to support the development of rural clubs, societies, community groups and or programs within our service area and highlight the enhancements these groups make within our community. Awards of $500.00 are granted annually. Applications are available online and from our office. For more information call: 780-349-3655 www.wildroserea.com/rural-roots

Are you currently pursuing post secondary education, or will be enrolling within this upcoming year? If you are.then the Wild Rose REA Ltd. Scholarship might be for you! This scholarship was established in 2013 by Wild Rose REA Ltd. It was created to recognize the academic accomplishments of children of Wild Rose REA Ltd. members and to assist and encourage further education for the betterment of the community. Scholarships of $500.00 are granted annually. Applications are available online and from our office. For more information call: 780-349-3655. https://www.wildroserea.com/scholarships-awards

If you have any questions or if you see vegetation close to an overhead power line, please help us by calling our office @ 780-349-3655 during regular business hours or, the 24 Hour Emergency Call Center @ 1-877-749-3655 with the land location and details of the problem area along with contact information where you can be reached. With safety in mind, under no circumstances should you try to remove the vegetation yourself.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our Members! Please note that the Wild Rose REA Ltd. office will be closed on Monday October 14, 2019 for Thanksgiving Day. The WRREA office will re-open at 8:00 AM on Tuesday October 15, 2019.

Please note that the Wild Rose REA Ltd. office will be closed on Monday October 14, 2019 for Thanksgiving Day. The WRREA office will re-open at 8:00 AM on Tuesday October 15, 2019. We wish all of our Members a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

***Please note that power has been restored at the below noted locations*** Please note that we are currently experiencing a power outage in the Manola area that is affecting members within the following LSD's; Sections 2,3,4,9,10,11,14,15, & 16 of 59-02-W5 We appreciate your patience and understanding while power is being restored.

Please note that we are currently experiencing a power outage in the Manola area that is affecting members within the following LSD's; Sections 2,3,4,9,10,11,14,15, & 16 of 59-02-W5 We appreciate your patience and understanding while power is being restored.

Sign up for pre-authorized withdrawal account payments today and never worry about making another late payment again. By filling out the below form, you can easily set your account up to have your payments automatically withdrawn from your bank account on the 20th of each month.

Please ensure our office has your most recent contact information on file. This includes phone numbers, mailing address and email address. If we do not have accurate information, we will not be able to inform you of important details such as a planned power outage. To update your contact information, please contact our office at 780-349-3655 or email billing@wildroserea.com